302118 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship

GradDipEntreprship(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 051618K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

Designed to develop management skills, enhance strategic awareness, and facilitate full contribution at senior management and director levels. It is a practical, highly effective management development program for professional managers of medium sized enterprises.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in a field other than business, economics or commerce, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution, or graduate certificate (in an appropriate discipline), or significant professional experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are not considered within this course.

Duration and Availability

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

Course Organisation

Full-time and part-time seminars.

Professional Recognition

Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership to the Small Enterprise Association of Australia and New Zealand.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment positions that have an interest in or focus on entrepreneurial activities at managerial level.

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
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
11043	v.4	Entrepreneurship 568	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
5699	v.6	Financial Management 550	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 2 ELECTIVES		50.0
		SELECT 2 OPTIONS		50.0
				200.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
10481	v.3	Business Ethics 567	3.0	25.0
302129	v.2	Accounting (Financial) 510	3.0	25.0
305581	v.1	Environmental Issues in Business 501	3.0	25.0
5254	v.7	Strategic Partnerships, Alliances and Networks 650	3.0	25.0
5282	v.6	Marketing Management 555	3.0	25.0
5758	v.6	International Management 675	3.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
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.