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Master of Diplomacy and Trade

Course code: 2643 + Course abbreviation: MDipl&Trade + Total credit points required: 72 + 3 semesters full-time, 6 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield), off-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This course provides formal academic study across a range of disciplines relevant to the needs of organisations operating in the global environment. It provides high-level training in the fields of international business, diplomacy, economics, law and contemporary politics. The course is aimed at individuals who presently work, or who hope to work, in both the public and private sectors and who wish to increase their understanding of the international environment in which they operate. It is designed for individuals working in the government sector engaged in the implementation and provision of policy advice in the areas of foreign affairs, trade and business related issues. In the private domain, the course is designed for individuals who are operating, or looking to work, in an international capacity in both the corporate or not-for-profit sector.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to have completed:

  • a pass degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, or
  • an executive certificate from this faculty with an average of credit or above.

Advanced standing

Candidates may be eligible for advanced standing for a maximum of six units considered to be equivalent to particular requirements in the course of study. Advanced standing is restricted to study completed in the last five years. The program manager assesses advanced standing.

Course structure

(a) Students must complete eight core units (48 points):

  • ECF9210 Introduction to international economics
  • MGX5670 Leadership
  • MGX5710 The contemporary world
  • MGX5730 International trade policy
  • MGX9110 Diplomacy and statecraft
  • MGX9130 International law and policy
  • MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
  • MGX9660 International business theory and practice

(b) Students must complete four elective units (24 points) from the following recommended units:

  • MGX5171 Managing the multinational enterprise: cases and issues*
  • MGX5181 International business strategy*
  • MGX5301 E-government: services, agencies and technology
  • MGX5360 Strategic management in the public sector
  • MGX5440 Public sector financial management
  • MGX5460 Cross cultural communication and negotiations*
  • MGX5461 Contemporary issues in globalisation
  • MGX5631 International human resource management
  • MGX5750 International environmental law and policy*
  • MGX5760 International institutions and organisations
  • MGX5770 Business and government
  • MGX5780 Principles and practices of the World Trade Organisation*
  • MGX9150 Contemporary Asia
  • MGX9230 Public policy
  • MGX9270 Public management
  • MGX9300 Governance
  • MGX9330 Privatisation
  • MGX9370 Policy analysis
  • MGX9500 International management process*
  • MGX9670 International public policy and management*
  • Or graduate-level units taught by the Department of Management. In place of two electives taught by the Department of Management, students may enrol in units taught outside the department.
    Elective selection must meet overall course objectives and receive program manager approval.

Students should complete four 9000-level graduate units before commencing 5000-level units.

Masters students need to study a minimum of four 5000-level units or equivalent.

    * Units are offered on-campus only.

Contact details

Program manager

To be advised

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