Graduate Diploma in Business Management GradDipBusMgt

• Important information
• General
• Course objectives
• Entrance requirements
• Fees
• Duration
• Mode of offering
• Credit for work done previously
• Course structure
• Progression to further studies

Important information

Course code: 0319

Course directors: Ms Leah Kaye and Mr Michael Morrison

General

This eight-subject course has been designed to enhance and develop management skills in systems thinking, organisational learning, strategy, finance, marketing and managerial competencies. Students will be able to develop an understanding of managerial roles required to manage individuals and organisations in dynamic environments.

Course objectives

On completion of the course students will:

• have gained the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the systemic nature and underlying dynamics of organisations;
• have an understanding of the leadership skills required to manage change and build learning organisations;
• understand the need for effective management and how best to manage their own development as managers.

Entrance requirements

Applicants require a pass degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution plus a minimum of two years relevant employment experience or an executive certificate offered by this faculty with an average grade of credit or above.

Fees

This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of Business Management as to the 1997 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.

Duration

The Graduate Diploma in Business Management is normally completed in four semesters of part-time study.

Mode of offering

Classes are offered in evening, weekend, or block teaching modes on-campus at Caulfield campus.

Credit for work done previously

Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of four credit exemptions for subjects considered to be the equivalent of particular subjects in the course of study. Please refer to the course director for further details.

Course structure

The course for the graduate diploma consists of eight subjects:

(a) Four core subjects:

• MGM9210 Introduction to systems thinking
• MGM9940 Managerial competencies
• MGM9601 Managing people and organisations
• MGM9761 Strategic planning and management

(c) Two further subjects taught by the Department of Business Management or other departments within the Faculty of Business and Economics, or, in approved instances, from other faculties within Monash University.

Course director approval is required for subject choice other than core subjects.

Candidates intending to pursue a research option in the Master of Management will be required to complete a research methodology subject of either MGC4000 (Research design, measurement techniques and data collection strategies), or MGM5430 (Business research methods).

Progression to further studies

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Business Management with an average grade of credit or above may apply for admission to either the Master of Management (Organisational Systems) or Master of Management (Operations Systems).

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