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Courses Handbook 2013

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2013.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2012.

313691 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Procurement

GradCertProc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 074566E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0 Years

Introduction

This course is designed to develop knowledge of procurement theory and practice with a curriculum focussed on understanding and engaging with business in the global environment. It is an important entry point for those wishing to pursue a Master of Business Administration (Strategic Procurement).

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least three years subsequent, relevant work experience. Applicants without an undergraduate course will be considered on the basis of significant work experience (at least eight years) at a recognisable level of responsibility. Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course may be completed in 0.5 years full-time or the equivalent in part-time study and can also be completed fully online. International students on student visas are not permitted to study fully online.

Course Organisation

The Graduate Certificate in Procurement is awarded on satisfactory completion of three compulsory units (Organisational Behaviour 550, Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501, Legal Environment 561) and an optional unit which is listed within a choice business and procurement units. Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Business Administration (Strategic Procurement) should consult with the course advisor. This graduate certificate is available fully on-line. Refer to the timetable available at www.gsb.curtin.edu.au

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Trimester 1
301316 v.2   Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501 3.0 25.0
312814 v.1   Strategic Project Management 660 3.0 25.0
  OR  
312815 v.1   Legal Environment 561 3.0 25.0
  OR  
13242 v.2   Business Performance 660 3.0 25.0
5698 v.5   Organisational Behaviour 550 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 1 OPTION   25.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
12023 v.3   Business Research Project (Graduate School of Business) 591 3.0 25.0
12025 v.4   International Business Study Tour 593 3.0 25.0
12828 v.4   Innovation in Decision Quality 550 3.0 25.0
13242 v.2   Business Performance 660 3.0 25.0
308217 v.2   Legal Issues in Human Resources 660 3.0 25.0
310170 v.2   Economics for Managers 551 3.0 25.0
312814 v.1   Strategic Project Management 660 3.0 25.0
312815 v.1   Legal Environment 561 3.0 25.0
5266 v.10   Contemporary Organisational Issues 555 3.0 25.0
5282 v.6   Marketing Management 555 3.0 25.0
5699 v.6   Financial Management 550 3.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2013 Perth City Campus Trimester 1 Y        
2013 Perth City Campus Trimester 2 Y        
2013 Perth City Campus Trimester 3 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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