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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

295002 v.11 Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Management)

PGradDipCom(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 051634K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

Designed to permit a student who has a degree in a related field to develop a specialist knowledge in management. 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, commerce, or other appropriate field from a recognised Australian tertiary institution, or equivalent qualification with a course-weighted average (CWA) of at least 60%.

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.

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 positions 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 - 055887A (52 weeks), 055886B (78 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
10481 v.3   Business Ethics 567 3.0 25.0
312219 v.1   Dynamic Organisations 600 3.0 25.0
312223 v.1   Contemporary Governance 600 3.0 25.0
5248 v.6   Managerial Leadership 561 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
11043 v.4   Entrepreneurship 568 3.0 25.0
11217 v.2   Industrial Relations (Australian) 560 3.0 25.0
11666 v.3   Business Dissertation (Management) 695 3.0 25.0
12285 v.4   Global Business 650 3.0 25.0
13310 v.3   Consultancy/Internship 600 20.0 50.0
300945 v.5   International Dynamics 601 3.0 25.0
306812 v.2   Creativity and Innovation 600 3.0 25.0
312406 v.1   Introduction to Research Methods 601 3.0 25.0
5254 v.8   Corporate Strategy 650 3.0 25.0
5770 v.8   Knowledge Worker Retention 600 3.0 25.0

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2011 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.