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Courses Handbook 2015

This handbook contains information on courses and components (majors, minors, streams and units) at Curtin in 2015.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2014.

MJRP-STPRG v.1 Strategic Procurement Major (GDB)


Major/Stream Overview

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information.


This major within the Graduate Diploma in Business is designed for those currently working in the field of strategic procurement or those considering a career in this growing field.



Major/Minor/Stream Organisation

Major/Stream Learning Outcomes

A graduate of this course can:

1. graduates will be able to apply knowledge in the area of strategic procurement examine contracting processes, risk management, legal environments, supply-chain-management, the interface with project management, and an overview of current trends and future directions in this field

2. through the presentation of various theoretical perspectives, case study analysis and journal work, students will be encouraged to build on their own industry experience by developing a strategic position toward contracting and procurement with a goal of optimising results

3. apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of an issue

4. think creatively to generate innovative solutions; decide what information is needed and where it might be found using appropriate technologies

5. make valid judgements and synthesise information from a range of sources; communication in ways appropriate to the discipline and audience

6. learn to use new technologies, decide on appropriate applications recognising their advantages and limitations

7. understand and apply a range of learning strategies, take responsibility for one's own learning and development, sustain intellectual curiosity

8. think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives

9. graduates will be able to apply international standards and practices within this discipline or professional area; recognise individual human rights, appreciate the importance of a cultural diversity and value diversity of language;work independently and in teams and demonstrate leadership; understand and demonstrate professional behaviour


Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Trimester 1
ECON5014 v.1   Economics for Managers 3.0 25.0
MGMT5022 v.1   Organisational Behaviour for Managers 3.0 25.0
ACCT5026 v.1   Finance for Managers 3.0 25.0
  75.0
Year 1 Trimester 2
MGMT6027 v.1   Business Performance 3.0 25.0
MGMT5020 v.1   Contract and Procurement Optimisation 3.0 25.0
MGMT5016 v.1   Graduate Business Research Project 3.0 25.0
  OR  
MKTG5009 v.1   Marketing for Managers 3.0 25.0
  75.0
Year 1 Trimester 3
MGMT6035 v.1   Strategic Project Management 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  50.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Trimester 3 Hrs/Wk Credit
MGMT5017 v.1   International Business Study Tour 3.0 25.0
MGMT5016 v.1   Graduate Business Research Project 3.0 25.0
MGMT6032 v.1   Legal Issues in Human Resources 3.0 25.0
MGMT6033 v.1   International Oil and Gas Markets 3.0 25.0
MGMT6035 v.1   Strategic Project Management 3.0 25.0
MGMT5023 v.1   Managerial Effectiveness 39.0 25.0
MGMT5021 v.1   Contemporary Organisational Issues 3.0 25.0
MGMT5018 v.1   Innovation in Decision Quality 3.0 25.0
MGMT6021 v.1   Corporate Finance for Managers 3.0 25.0
LAWS5001 v.1   Legal Framework for Managers 3.0 25.0
MKTG5009 v.1   Marketing for Managers 3.0 25.0
MGMT6039 v.1   Human Resource Strategies 3.0 25.0




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