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Master of Management (Organisational Systems) MMgt(OrgSys)


Important information

Course code: 1171

Course director: Mr Tim Haslett

General

All organisations are being subjected to large scale changes resulting from fundamental advances in technology, the globalisation of business and a shifting world order. These developments are forcing changes not only in the shape of organisations, but in the way managers need to think and operate.

New approaches have emerged which can help us to better understand our new circumstances. At the heart of these approaches are three key concepts - systems thinking, organisational learning and action learning. These concepts form the basis of this masters program.

Course objectives

On completion of the course students will have:

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 Master of Management (Organisation Systems) is normally completed in four semesters of part-time study.

Mode of offering

Part-time classes are offered in evening or block teaching mode at Caulfield campus.

Entrance requirements

Applicants need to have completed, with an average grade of credit or above, either an honours degree in the discipline, or the Graduate Diploma in Business Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants also require a minimum of two years organisational experience, preferably in supervisory or management positions.

Credit for work done previously

No credit for work done previously is available in this masters degree.

Course structure!

The course consists of eight units including six coursework and an integrating research thesis:

The coursework is designed to consolidate and extend studies in organisational behaviour and learning, operations management, strategic management and systems thinking included in the preliminary program. An elective is included to encourage students to explore the application of systems thinking outside of the normal management disciplines.

The research thesis of 8000 words is to be organisation-based. Consequently, applicants are required to obtain support for this component from their employers, or from some other suitable organisation.


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