0319 - Graduate Diploma in Management

This course has been especially designed to provide business personnel with an in-depth understanding of current management theory and practices, and to develop the skills and abilities required to lead and manage organisations in unpredictable and rapidly changing environments. A major feature of the course is the application of theoretical concepts and models to organisational realities. At one level, the course focuses on the strategic organisational issues of complexity, change, learning and strategy to enable active adaptation in dynamic environments. On another level, it adopts a micro perspective and explores the importance of learning and self-management, specific managerial competencies, leadership and stakeholder relationships. There is particular emphasis on the manager as change facilitator. Students are encouraged to recognise the importance of effective change management and to demonstrate an understanding of various change models and frameworks, their relevant foundations, strengths and weaknesses, and to apply these to real-life situations.

The learning goals associated with this course are to:

• develop an in-depth knowledge of current management theory and practices
• apply theoretical concepts and models to organisational realities
• examine organisational adaptation from the perspective of strategy, change and learning
• develop the skills and abilities required to manage organisations in unpredictable and rapidly changing environments
• develop skills in self-analysis, learning and self-management.

The course structure has two main components:

• a set of core units in management
• four open electives.

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

• MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
• MGX9720 Managing organisational change
• MGX9761 Strategic management
• MGX5870 Organisational and business dynamics

(b.) students must complete a further four graduate units (24 points) subject to the following conditions:

• a maximum of two elective units (12 points) may be taken from other faculties.

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

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Management may be eligible for admission into the Master of Management.

Details of educational requirements for professional recognition can be found at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/postgrad/bus-06.html

Students wishing to exit the Graduate Diploma in Management early may apply to graduate with the Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Management