MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Business & Economics Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Caution
Copyright © Monash University 1996
ISBN 1320-6222
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
OUTLINE OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES -GippslandPart 1
CONTENTS
- Diploma of Business (General Administration) by distance education -DipBus(GenAdmin)
- Diploma of Business (Productivity Management) by distance education -DipBus(ProdMgt)
Responsibility for subject choice
Students are advised that, while the faculty will endeavour to give every
possible assistance and advice concerning subject choice, the onus is on the
student to ensure that the subjects selected meet the course regulations and
requirements. This is not the faculty's responsibility and the faculty does not
take any responsibility for error in subject selection.
Texts
An up-to-date list of prescribed and recommended texts will be available from
the School of Business and Electronic Commerce* office.
Course code: BAGADG
Course director: Ms Alison Dean
The course
This course provides a tertiary education channel for supervisory and
administrative personnel whose knowledge is largely experienced-based. While
providing depth in administration and service, it also reflects the need for a
broad knowledge base in business.
Objectives
On completion of this course students will:
+ have developed an understanding of management theory and practice;
+ have the ability to use a variety of tools for planning, implementing
and controlling processes and functions in changing organisational
environments;
+ have cultivated the insight and analytical skills necessary to
critically appraise and improve organisational practices; and
+ have fostered the development of positive business ethics, a desire for
quality work outcomes and an awareness of business and technological change.
Course structure
The course consists of eight subjects of study over two years by distance
education. The normal study load for distance education students is two
subjects per semester. The normal subject sequence is shown below and where
students may require a variation to this program individual course advice must
be sought.
Year one
Semester one
+ GBU7005 Management practices
+ GBU7007 Managing administrative functions
Semester two
+ GBU7006 Financial management
+ GCO1859 Computer applications in business
Year two
Semester one
+ GBU7010 Managing service functions
+ GBU7008 Public sector management* or
+ GBU7014 Marketing*
Semester two
+ GBU7004 Human resource practices
+ GBU7003 Workplace project* or
+ GBU7015 Business applications*
+ Elective subjects
* Subject to final university approval.
Entrance requirements
(a) Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
Satisfactory completion of the VCE with English, units 3 and 4, and it is
desirable that students possess an average pass grade in Year-11 maths.
(b) Comparable qualifications
Applicants may also satisfy entrance requirements on the basis of
qualifications deemed to be the equivalent of the above VCE TAFE qualifications
(eg the first year of a TAFE associate diploma or a TAFE qualification that
satisfies the first year of a TAFE associate diploma) or comparable Year-12
qualifications including International Baccalaureate or approved tertiary-level
study completed in Victoria, other States of Australia or overseas.
(c) Special admission - mature age
Those who have reached at least twenty-three years of age in the year of
application and who have either not satisfied the above entrance requirements
or have done so more than three years prior to their application, may apply for
entry. Applicants applying in this way will be required to sit an admissions
test and undertake other assessments which may be prescribed.
(d) Open Learning
Successful completion of at least two open learning subjects.
Technology requirements
It is recommended that students should have access to a personal computer.
(Please note that the School of Business and Electronic Commerce* operates in
an IBM-compatible windows environment.) It is also recommended that students
have access to a modem to facilitate email communication with teaching staff.
* Subject to final university approval.
Credit for work done elsewhere
A student will be exempted from any subject where an equivalent subject has
already been completed at post-secondary level. In such cases a student must
select an additional elective subject(s) in substitution for the subject(s)
exempted. Application for credit for partially completed courses will be
determined on an individual basis.
It is essential that subjects submitted for credit and exemption fit the
philosophy and principles of this diploma course of study. Subjects studied
more than ten years ago are regarded as beyond a reasonable time limit for
applicability and generally will not be considered for credit/exemption.
Fees
HECS
The Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) requires contributions to be
made by students towards the cost of their higher education studies commenced
after 1 January 1989. The amount to be contributed depends on the study load
(subjects) undertaken each semester, and is payable whether or not a pass in
each subject is achieved. An additional fee will also apply for amenities and
library services. More detailed information relating to HECS can be obtained
from the Student Administration Office, Monash University, Gippsland campus,
Churchill, Victoria 3842.
Industry partnerships
The Federal Government provides funds to assist industry to improve
productivity through the development of skills in education-industry
partnerships, and at the same time enable employees to engage in tertiary
education. The School of Business and Electronic Commerce* is able to access these funds by forming
partnerships with employers to facilitate employee participation in the
Associate Diploma programs. Costs are shared and, in this arrangement, the
School of Business and Electronic Commerce* flexibility in delivery mode. In
particular, on-campus or on-site lectures and tuition, distance education or a
combination of these can be negotiated.
Application procedures
Application forms for course admission may be obtained from the School of
Business and Electronic Commerce* office by telephoning (051) 226 380 or (03)
9902 6380. Application forms should be forwarded to the Manager, Student
Administration, Monash University, Gippsland campus, Churchill, Victoria
3842.
Further inquiries
Information on this course may be obtained by contacting the School of Business
and Electronic Commerce* telephone (03) 9902 6380 or (051) 226 380.
For more specific details on the course, contact the course advisers, telephone
(03) 9902 6642 or (051) 226 642.
* Subject to final university approval.
Course code: BAPMDG
Course director: Ms Alison Dean
The course
The Diploma of Business (Productivity Management) is an initiative of the Prime
Minister's Department and the Australian Productivity Council. It reflects the
current Australian emphasis on developing competitive advantage in
international markets. The course aims to develop in supervisory and line
management non-graduates, whose knowledge is largely self-developed, the
ability to recognise and implement improvement opportunities within
organisations.
Objectives
On completion of this course students will:
+ be capable of contributing to improved organisational productivity;
+ have developed an understanding of management theory and practice;
+ have the ability to use a variety of tools for planning, implementing
and controlling processes and functions in changing organisational
environments;
+ have cultivated the insight and analytical skills necessary to
critically appraise and improve organisational practices; and
+ have fostered the development of positive business ethics, a desire for
quality work outcomes and an awareness of business and technological change.
Course structure
The course consists of eight subjects of study over two years by distance
education. The normal study load for distance education students is two
subjects per semester. Details of the subjects studied in each stream and the
usual sequence are shown below. For various reasons, students may need to vary
this sequence. In these cases, individual course advice is provided.
Year one
Semester one
+ GBU7001 Managing for productivity
+ GBU7005 Management practices
Semester two
+ GBU7006 Financial management
+ GCO1859 Computer applications in business
Year two
Semester one
+ GBU7002 Managing operations
+ GBU7008 Public sector management# or
+ GBU7014 Marketing
Semester two
+ GBU7004 Human resource practices
+ GBU7003 Workplace project# or
+ GBU7015 Business applications#
+ Elective subjects
# Subject to final university approval.
Entrance requirements
(a) Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
Satisfactory completion of the VCE with English, units 3 and 4, and it is
desirable that students possess an average pass grade in Year-11 maths.
(b) Comparable qualifications
Applicants may also satisfy entrance requirements on the basis of
qualifications deemed to be the equivalent of the above VCE TAFE qualifications
(eg the first year of a TAFE associate diploma or a TAFE qualification that
satisfies the first year of a TAFE associate diploma) or comparable Year-12
qualifications including International Baccalaureate or approved tertiary-level
study completed in Victoria, other States of Australia or overseas.
(c) Special admission - mature age
Those who have reached at least twenty-three years of age in the year of
application and who have either not satisfied the above entrance requirements
or have done so more than three years prior to their application, may apply for
entry. Applicants applying in this way will be required to sit an admissions
test and undertake other assessments which may be prescribed.
(d) Open Learning
Successful completion of at least two open learning subjects.
Technology requirements
It is recommended that students should have access to a personal computer.
(Please note that the School of Business and Electronic Commerce+ in an
IBM-compatible windows environment.) It is also recommended that students have
access to a modem to facilitate email communication with teaching staff.
Credit for work done elsewhere
A student will be exempted for any subject where an equivalent subject has
already been completed at post-secondary level. In such cases a student must
select an additional elective subject(s) in substitution for the subject(s)
exempted. Application for credit for partially completed courses will be
determined on an individual basis.
It is essential that subjects submitted for credit and exemption fit the
philosophy and principles of this diploma course of study. Subjects studied
more than ten years ago are regarded as beyond a reasonable time limit for
applicability and generally will not be considered for credit/exemption.
Fees
HECS
The Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) requires contributions to be
made by students towards the cost of their higher education studies commenced
after 1 January 1989. The amount to be contributed depends on the study load
(subjects) undertaken each semester, and is payable whether or not a pass in
each subject is achieved. An additional fee will also apply for amenities and
library services. More detailed information relating to HECS can be obtained
from the Student Administration Office, Monash University, Gippsland campus,
Churchill, Victoria 3842.
Industry partnerships
The Federal Government provides funds to assist industry to improve
productivity through the development of skills in an education-industry
partnerships, and at the same time enable employees to engage in tertiary
education. The School of Business and Electronic Commerce# able to access these funds by forming
partnerships with employers to facilitate employee participation in the diploma
programs. Costs are shared and, in this arrangement, the School of Business and
Electronic Commerce# flexibility in delivery mode. In particular, on-campus or
on-site lectures and tuition, distance education or a combination of these can
be negotiated.
Application procedures
Application forms for course admission may be obtained from the School of
Business and Electronic Commerce# office by telephoning (051) 226 380 or (03)
9902 6380. Application forms should be forwarded to the Manager, Student
Administration, Monash University, Gippsland Campus, Churchill, Victoria
3842.
Further inquiries
Information on this course may be obtained by contacting the School of Business
and Electronic Commerce#. For more specific details on the course, contact the
course advisers, telephone (03) 9902 6642 or (051) 226 642.- Gippsland,
telephone (03) 9902 6380 or (051) 226 380.
# Subject to final university approval.
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