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.

Credit for prior studies

Candidates articulating from an executive certificate, graduate certificate or graduate diploma in the Department of Management will be eligible for credit for a maximum of eight units (48 points) for study undertaken in the last five years.

Other candidates may be eligible for credit for a maximum of four units (24 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 eight core units (48 points):

BTX5130 International law and policy
ECF9210 Introduction to international economics
MGX5670 Leadership
MGX5710 The contemporary world
MGX5730 International trade policy
MGX9110 Diplomacy and statecraft
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*
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
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.

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

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

A minimum of four 5000-level units must be studied.

* Units are offered on-campus only.

Contact details

Program manager

Dr Nick Bisley

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