Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Course

3702 - Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Leadership

This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Education

Managing faculty	Education
Abbreviated title	PgradDipOrgLead
CRICOS code	043569C
Total credit points required	48
Standard duration of study (years)	1 year FT, 2 years PT
Study mode and location	On-campus (Clayton) Off-campus (Clayton)
Admission, fee and application details	http://www.monash.edu/study/coursefinder/course/3702
Contact details	Telephone +61 3 9905 2888 or email claytoncourseinfo@monash.edu.
Course coordinator	http://education.monash.edu.au/courses/advisors.html#course3702

Description

This course is designed for professionals working in a range of human service and corporate sector organisations who wish to gain an all-purpose organisational qualification in organisational leadership.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will have:

gained knowledge and understanding of recent research and/or professional developments related to their program of study
engaged and interacted with students from diverse professional backgrounds
completed assignment tasks which demonstrate the ability to engage at an advanced academic level with topics relating to the specific unit being studied.

Structure

This course comprises four 12-point core units.

Requirements

Students complete:

EDF6821 Power, authority and decision-making
EDF6822 Leadership and organisation
EDF6823 Management and change
EDF6828 Resource management

Progression to further studies

Candidates who successfully complete this course may complete a relevant masters degree by undertaking a further two units (including a research core unit).

Award(s)

Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Leadership