Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

The focus of the Master of Management is directed toward the development of management capabilities in the context of changing and dynamic organisational environments. The program is aimed at career professionals with work experience, who hold an undergraduate degree and who seek to strengthen their career progression, enhance their management knowledge and skills, and therefore improve opportunities for themselves and their organisations. The program is suitable for those who have experience in their field and who occupy or aspire to management positions in business, government, community, service and non-profit organisations. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive, intellectually demanding and up-to-date understanding of management concepts.

The Master of Management aims to produce graduates who will:

(a.) be critical and creative scholars who:

• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively

(b.) be responsible and effective global citizens who:

• engage in an internationalised world
• exhibit cross cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

(c.) have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

(d.) have advanced knowledge to masters level in management.

An optional research pathway is available.

Details of educational requirements for professional recognition can be found at http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/asg/cds/publications/pg-professional-recognition.html.

The course structure has two main components:

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

Students must complete:

(a.) six core units (36 points) as follows:

• MGX5670 Leadership
• MGX5680 Managerial problem solving and decision making
• MGX5690 Services and operations management
• MGX9600 Managing people and organisations
• MGX9720 Managing organisational change
• MGX9761 Strategic management

(b.) two units (12 points) from the following list with at least one 5000-level unit:

• MGX5261 Human resource management issues
• MGX5300 Governance
• MGX5360 Strategic management in the public sector
• MGX5370 Policy analysis
• MGX5440 Public sector financial management
• MGX5551 Strategic human resource management
• MGX5610 Work and employment relations in a global context
• MGX5631 International human resource management
• MGX9220 Work and employment relations
• MGX9230 Public policy
• MGX9270 Public management
• MGX9850 Human resource management

(c.) four graduate-level units (24 points) subject to the following conditions:

• a maximum of two elective units (12 points) may be taken from other faculties
• students interested in pursuing PhD studies can choose the three-unit Research report elective option.

Additional degree requirements:

• students can study a maximum of four 9000-level units (24 points).

Research report elective option

The research report option may provide an alternative pathway for students from a course work masters programs into a PhD program. The research report elective option consists of a three unit combination totalling 24 points, and comprises the following units:

• MGX5000 Introductory management research methods (6 points)
• MGX5901 Research report (introduction) (6 points)
• MGX5900 Research report (12 points)

Students intending to enrol in the research report require permission. Students must have completed a minimum of 24 points of coursework study, including MGX5000 and achieved a minimum average of 70 per cent, to progress to the research report. Students should discuss this option with their course director prior to enrolling.

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

This degree may serve as a pathway to a higher degree by research. Students considering a research degree are advised to consult a course coordinator prior to making an application.

Students wishing to exit the Master of Management early may apply to graduate with one of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 points of study
• Graduate Diploma in Business after successful completion of 48 points of study

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