Course code: 1741 · Course director: Dr Ali Haidar · Offered by
distance education from the School of Business and Electronic Commerce,
Gippsland campus · Normally completed in four semesters of part-time
study
The Graduate Diploma of Business (Management) is designed primarily for
graduates who wish to increase their knowledge of management theory and
practice. The course makes extensive use of case studies, in-house situations
and workplace projects with a particular focus on Australia's current economic
and social climate.
Applicants require a pass degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised
tertiary institution plus a minimum of three years relevant employment
experience, or an executive certificate offered by this faculty completed with
an average grade of credit or above. Candidates may be eligible for a maximum
of four credit exemptions for subjects considered to be equivalent to
particular subjects in the course of study. Refer to the course director for
further details.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the School of Business
and Electronic Commerce as to the 2000 course fee. Course fees are set and
reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Business
(Management) at the required standard may be eligible for admission to the
Master of Management degree offered by the Department of Management, Caulfield
campus, or the MBA program offered by Monash Mt Eliza Business School. In some
instances, students may be eligible for admission to a masters degree by
research.
Normally,
subjects are completed at a rate of two subjects in each of four successive
semesters and each subject involves an average of 12 hours of study per week.
Flexibility is ensured by permitting completion of two elective subjects in
areas of professional focus.
There are six core subjects and two electives normally completed over two years
of study.
usually followed by:
In addition, students will choose a maximum of two elective subjects from graduate-level subjects, including those listed below:
These and any other complementary graduate level, distance education elective subjects may satisfy the objectives and standards of this award and are selected, subject to availability, with the advice of the course director.