Graduate Diploma of Business (Management)

Course code: 1741 + Course abbreviation: GradCertBus(Mgt) + Total credit points required: 48 + 4 semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

Off-campus (Gippsland – P/T only)

Course description

This course is designed primarily for graduates who wish to extend their knowledge of management theory and practice and provides an introduction to the functions of general management. Electives offer opportunities for students to specialise in global business, services management, organisational behaviour and change management practices.

Credit for prior studies

Candidates articulating from an executive certificate or graduate certificate in the Department of Management will be eligible for credit for a maximum of four units (24 points) for study undertaken in the last five years.

Other candidates may be eligible for credit for a maximum of two units (12 points) if previous study is considered to be equivalent to particular units in the course of study. Credit is restricted to study undertaken in the last five years and must be approved by the program manager.

Course structure

(a) Students must complete four core units (24 points):

MGG9352 Management processes and systems
MGG9370 Management theory and practice
MGG9371 Strategic management
MGX9850 Human resource management

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

AFG9070 Financial management
BTG9270 Business law
MGX5461 Contemporary issues in globalisation
MGX5551 Strategic human resource management
MGX5560 Case studies in services management
MGG5810 Cultural values and management practices
MGG5820 Management development for global business
MGX9220 Industrial and workplace relations
MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
MGX9720 Managing change

or graduate-level units taught by the Department of Management, other departments in the Faculty of Business and Economics, or other faculties of the university.

It is recommended that students consult with the course director to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Articulation

Students should be aware of the compulsory unit requirements of the Master of Business Management should future articulation into this course be a consideration.

Contact details

Program manager

Dr Ali Haidar

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