Course code: 0517 + Caulfield campus + HECS fees applicable + Attendance not required
The overall aim of this degree course is to raise the level of management skill and competence in all aspects of retail management. The content, structure and presentation of the course are designed to equip students with the skills to manage a retail business in an increasingly complex and challenging environment. The specific objectives of the course are to:
This course is recognised by the Australian Retailers Association. Graduates employed in the retail industry are eligible to apply for graduate membership.
Satisfactory completion of the VCE with a study score of at least 25 in both English and in mathematics (any) and a study score of 20 or above in any two other VCE studies.
Satisfactory completion of qualifications deemed to be the equivalent of the above VCE. TAFE qualifications (eg the first year of a TAFE advanced diploma (formerly associate diploma) or comparable Year 12 qualifications including the International Baccalaureate or approved tertiary-level study completed in Victoria, other states of Australia or overseas may satisfy entry requirements.
This course is open to mature-age applicants (23 years and over) who have passed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or equivalent, including English and mathematics and have relevant retail work experience. Applicants who have not successfully completed VCE or equivalent may satisfy entry requirements by completing at least two Monash non-award single units or open learning (OLA) units. Those seeking special admission should contact the course administrator at the address shown below.
As assignments will have a practical bias, it will be necessary for applicants to either be employed by a retail company and have their applications supported, or to show evidence of access to a retail company for the purpose of assignment work.
There are no requirements to attend classes.
The
degree comprises 24 semester units divided into four segments of six units
each, and offers students a broad range of business and retail specialised
units. It will normally take three years of full-time or six years of part-time
study to complete.
As a Bachelor of Business at tertiary level, many of the early units are not
retail specific as they are common to other Bachelor of Business programs,
except that assignments will have a retail flavour. Students will be required
to do the basic study supplied by workbooks and complete a range of projects.
Most units also have examinations. To get the most out of the course and
achieve high standards, students will also need to buy the necessary companion
texts and use their own initiative to draw on other resources as well as
personal experience.
Students are required to submit two written assignments (in most cases) for assessment and sit a final examination for each unit.
Prospective students should complete the 'Application for advanced standing' form and send it, together with supporting documentation, to the course administrator.
For more detailed information, contact Mr Michael Morrison, course coordinator, Department of Marketing, telephone (03) 9903 1592, fax (03) 9903 2900, or email michael.morrison@buseco.monash.edu.au.
Applications are to be lodged with the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). Closing date for applications is 28 September 2001. Late applications are due by 16 November 2001 (a late fee applies). Telephone 1300 364 133.
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