Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2001: Subjects indexed by faculty
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Graduate Certificate in Management


Course code: 1631 * Course abbreviation: GradCertMgt * Course directors: Dr Julie Wolfram Cox * Offered in evening and/or Friday/Saturday teaching modes at Caulfield campus * Normally completed in two semesters of part-time study or one semester of full-time study
This four-subject course provides management and organisation-related topics for graduates who are ready to focus on developing their leadership skills and abilities. The course content focuses on an appreciation of the management role and the crucial contribution that managers make to organisational effectiveness. The course examines major theories and concepts concerning the behaviour and performance of individuals and groups in organisations.
There is particular emphasis on the manager as change facilitator. Students are encouraged to recognise the importance of effective change management and to demonstrate an understanding of various change models and frameworks, their relevant foundations, strengths and weaknesses, and to apply these to real-life situations.
Applicants require a pass degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants without a first degree who have a minimum of six years appropriate employment experience should refer to the section on executive certificates. Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of two credit exemptions for subjects considered to be equivalent to particular subjects in the course of study. Refer to the course directors for further details.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of Management as to the 2001 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Management may apply for the Graduate Diploma in Management or the Master of Management and would be eligible for exemption from four subjects.

Course structure

The course consists of two core subjects and two electives.
(a) Two core subjects:

(b) Two electives chosen from 9000-level graduate subjects taught by the Department of Management, other departments in the Faculty of Business and Economics, or other faculties of Monash University, subject to course director approval.

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