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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

308400 v.2 Graduate Diploma in Management

GradDipMgnt(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 051621D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

Offers a program at graduate level in the theory and practice of management. On successful completion of the program, students may be eligible to enrol for the Master of Commerce (Management) course.

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 a graduate certificate (in an appropriate discipline), with a course-weighted average (CWA) of at least 60%, 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 one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.

Professional Recognition

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

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment that have an interest in or focus on management activities in the middle 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
Year 1 Semester 1
10481 v.3   Business Ethics 567 3.0 25.0
  OR  
11941 v.3   Managerial Accounting 530 3.0 25.0
5248 v.7   Managerial Leadership 561 3.0 25.0
5275 v.10   Management Overview 560 3.0 25.0
  OR  
308353 v.3   Managing in the Public Sector 500 3.0 25.0
5472 v.9   Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation 580 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
12468 v.3   Current Marketing Issues 600 3.0 25.0
  OR  
308351 v.2   Public Policy Analysis and Design 500 3.0 25.0
5770 v.8   Knowledge Worker Retention 600 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
300945 v.5   International Dynamics 601 3.0 25.0
306812 v.2   Creativity and Innovation 600 3.0 25.0
312219 v.1   Dynamic Organisations 600 3.0 25.0
312223 v.1   Contemporary Governance 600 3.0 25.0