Master of Management

The focus of this course is directed toward the development of management capabilities in the context of changing and dynamic organisational environments. It 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 course 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 and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive, intellectually demanding and up-to-date understanding of management concepts.

These course outcomes are aligned the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 9, the Bologna Cycle 2 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

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

1. be critical and creative scholars who:
• produce innovative solutions to problems
• apply research skills to business challenges
• communicate effectively and perceptively
2. be responsible and effective global citizens who:

engage in an internationalised world

• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values

3. 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

4. have advanced knowledge to master's level in management.

The course is structured in two parts. Part A. Mastery knowledge and Part B. Application studies. All students complete Part A. Depending upon prior qualifications you may receive credit for part A or part B or a combination of the two.

Part A. Mastery knowledge

These units will provide you with a comprehensive study of core management disciplines and the impact they have on multi-discipline decision-making in organisations. These units will develop your capacity as a critical and creative professional who is able to apply your knowledge of a specialisation to provide discipline-based solutions to management.

Part B. Application studies

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. You will consider the role of the manager and the application of management theory within organisations, whatever your context. Various models of leadership and management will be considered including emerging views that address complexity in contemporary organisations.

The course comprises 72 points structured into two parts: Part A. Mastery knowledge (48 points) and Part B. Application studies (24 points).

• Students admitted at Entry level 1 complete 72 points, comprising Part A and Part B.
• Students admitted at Entry level 2 complete 48 points, comprising Part A.

Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options.

The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/maps/map-b6009.pdf) will assist you to plan to meet the course requirements, and guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Units are 6 credit points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Mastery knowledge (48 points)

Students complete:

a. Six units (36 points):

• MGF5670 Leadership
• MGF5680 Managerial problem solving and decision making
• MGF5690 Services and operations management
• MGF5960 Managing people and organisations
• MGF5972 Managing organisational change
• MGF5976 Strategic management

b. Two of the following units (12 points):

• MGF5300 Governance
• MGF5360 Strategic management in the public sector
• MGF5370 Policy analysis
• MGF5440 Public sector financial management
• MGF5610 Work and employment relations in a global context
• MGF5923 Public policy
• MGF5927 Public management
• MGF5261 Human resource management issues
• MGF5551 Strategic human resource management
• MGF5631 International human resource management
• MGF5920 Work and employment relations
• MGF5985 Human resource management

Part B. Application studies (24 points)

Students complete either a. or b. below:

a. Four units (24 points) of elective units at either Level 4 or 5 from the Faculty of Business and Economics or across the University so long as you have the pre-requisites and there are no restrictions on admission to the units*

b. Three research pathway units (24 points):

• MGX4000 Introductory management research methods
• MGX5901 Research report (introduction)
• MGX5900 Research report (12 points)

Note: Students intending to enrol in the research report require permission. Students must have completed a minimum of 24 points of coursework study, including MGX4000 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.

Students can choose to complete a program of study (24 points) that may provide a pathway to a higher degree by research.

Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award during their enrolment in the Masters course:

• Graduate Certificate in Business after successful completion of 24 credit points of study with a minimum of 18 credit points at level 4 or above.
• Graduate Diploma in Business after successful completion of 48 credit points of study with a minimum of 36 credit points at level 4 or above.