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308532 v.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship


PGradDipEntreprship(Curtin)

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's degree in business, commerce, or other appropriate field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning


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

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 of the Small Business Association of the 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 vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

11043 v.3   Management (Entrepreneurship) 568 3.0 25.0
13597 v.3   Small Business 560 3.0 25.0
304380 v.1   Management (Entrepreneurship) 569 3.0 25.0
5248 v.6   Managerial Leadership 561 3.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  200.0
 
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
4688 v.5   Human Resource Management (Overview) 560 3.0 25.0
5254 v.6   Business Policy 650 3.0 25.0
5282 v.6   Marketing Management 555 3.0 25.0
5699 v.6   Financial Management 550 3.0 25.0
5758 v.6   International Management 675 3.0 25.0
10481 v.3   Business Ethics 567 3.0 25.0
13327 v.3   Tourism Management (Principles and Practices) 560 3.0 25.0
13461 v.2   Electronic Commerce (Contemporary Issues) 561
302129 v.2   Accounting (Financial) 510 3.0 25.0
305581 v.1   Environmental Issues in Business 501 3.0 25.0
305813 v.3   Finance (Principles) 515 3.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 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.



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