Courses Handbook 2009

296507 v.8 Master of Commerce (Management)

MCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 042170A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years


Introduction

Designed for those aspiring to middle, senior and executive level managerial careers. This course features guided independent study, team projects, and maximum use of information and communication technology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, or honours degree in business, economics or commerce, or postgraduate diploma in business, economics or commerce.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is four semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Postgraduate Diploma Management

Professional Recognition

Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment that have an interest in or focus on management activities in the intermediary managerial level.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Other CRICOS Codes

Codes for Sydney - 055202B (78 weeks), 055199C (104 weeks).

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 Semester 1
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12891 v.2   Business Research Methods 600 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
11666 v.3   Business Dissertation (Management) 695 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 3 OPTIONS   75.0
  100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
10481 v.3   Business Ethics 567 3.0 25.0
11043 v.4   Entrepreneurship 568 3.0 25.0
11217 v.2   Industrial Relations (Australian) 560 3.0 25.0
11455 v.5   Business Information Technology Management 612 3.0 25.0
12285 v.4   Global Business 650 3.0 25.0
13597 v.3   Small Business 560 3.0 25.0
301209 v.3   Facilities and Operations Management 660 3.0 25.0
301212 v.4   Event Management 570 3.0 25.0
305581 v.1   Environmental Issues in Business 501 3.0 25.0
306344 v.1   Comparative Management 601 3.0 25.0
306346 v.1   Dynamics of International Strategy 601 3.0 25.0
4688 v.5   Human Resource Management (Overview) 560 3.0 25.0
5248 v.6   Managerial Leadership 561 3.0 25.0
5254 v.7   Strategic Partnerships, Alliances and Networks 650 3.0 25.0
5275 v.9   Management Principles and Practices 560 3.0 25.0
5469 v.8   Law (Corporation) 564 3.0 25.0
5472 v.9   Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation 580 3.0 25.0
5758 v.6   International Management 675 3.0 25.0
5769 v.7   Human Resource Management (Strategy) 562 3.0 25.0
5771 v.8   Human Resource Management (International) 650 3.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2009 Bentley Campus Semester 2 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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