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Master of Management

Course code: 0105 + Course abbreviation: MMgt + Total credit points required: 72 + 3 semesters full-time, 6 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This course reflects the external and internal challenges and demands currently faced by managers. Exponential growth in new technologies, intense global competition, the elimination of industry boundaries and the opening of previously closed global markets have characterised the commencement of the new millennium. As a consequence, the skills necessary to deal with this complex and varied range of factors are necessarily complex and varied themselves.

The course content focuses on flexibility and agility at an individual and organisational level. It does so firstly by exploring the fundamentals of individual, group and organisational behaviour and performance, organisational dynamics, and the importance of self-awareness, learning and self-management. Through its management discipline, the course then moves into the realms of leadership, change, learning and strategy. Here students develop an understanding of leadership theory and practice, the means by which change is initiated and supported, the methods for creating, disseminating and applying knowledge, and the theory and application of holistic, systemic and non-linear thinking. The final phase of the course focuses specifically on the knowledge and skills required to integrate the demands of maintaining internal stability within the organisation and adaptive capability in the external environment.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to have:

completed a bachelors degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent qualification as determined by faculty board with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience
obtained an average grade of credit (minimum of 60%) or above in an executive certificate offered by the Faculty of Business and Economics.

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):

MGX5010 Mapping the business landscape
MGX5510 Organisational learning and knowledge management
MGX5670 Leadership
MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
MGX9720 Managing change
MGX9761 Strategic management
MGX9940 Managerial effectiveness
MGX9970 Organisational and business dynamics

(b) Students must complete four elective units (24 points) as follows:

Four units including a minimum of one 5000-level-unit (24 points) from graduate 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 program manager approval.

Students must study a minimum of four 5000-level units or equivalent.

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

Contact details

Program manager

Ms Nell Kimberley

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