313691 v.1 Graduate Certificate in Procurement
GradCertProc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 074566E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
0.5 Years
Course Overview
Graduate certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course is designed to develop knowledge of procurement theory and practice with a curriculum focussed on understanding and engaging with business in the global environment. It is an important entry point for those wishing to pursue a Master of Business Administration (Strategic Procurement).
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or equivalent credit gained for recognised learning.
Specifically, applicants for this course require a bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution and at least three years subsequent, relevant work experience. Applicants without an undergraduate course will be considered on the basis of significant work experience (at least eight years) at a recognisable level of responsibility. Entry to the course is competitive and applicants will be required to undertake an interview as the final stage of application assessment.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some graduate diplomas and master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate certificates contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences.
The Graduate Certificate in Procurement is awarded on satisfactory completion of three compulsory units (Organisational Behaviour 550, Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501, Legal Environment 561) and an optional unit selected from available business and procurement units. Students wishing to articulate to the Master of Business Administration (Strategic Procurement) should consult with the course advisor.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. have a thorough foundation of contemporary business theories, concepts and principals and be able to apply these in a group or organisational environment
2. create and critically evaluate innovative ideas and strategies with in ambiguous and uncertain business environments
3. access, evaluate and synthesise diverse information for intelligent business application
4. effectively communicate in a manner appropriate to their audience and their desired outcomes
7. recognise and apply international perspectives within the business environment
8. appropriately manage and value diversity within the business environment
9. apply professional skills-team work, leadership and ethical behaviour
Duration and Availability
The course may be completed in 0.5 years full-time or the equivalent in part-time study and can also be completed fully online; refer to the timetable available at http://www.gsb.curtin.edu.au International students on student visas are not permitted to study fully online.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 3 | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Trimester 1 | |||||
| 301316 | v.2 | Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5698 | v.5 | Organisational Behaviour 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13242 | v.2 | Business Performance 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 312814 | v.1 | Strategic Project Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 312815 | v.1 | Legal Environment 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Trimester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12828 | v.4 | Innovation in Decision Quality 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13242 | v.2 | Business Performance 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5266 | v.10 | Contemporary Organisational Issues 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310170 | v.2 | Economics for Managers 551 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5699 | v.6 | Financial Management 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312815 | v.1 | Legal Environment 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308217 | v.2 | Legal Issues in Human Resources 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5282 | v.6 | Marketing Management 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312814 | v.1 | Strategic Project Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12023 | v.3 | Business Research Project (Graduate School of Business) 591 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12025 | v.4 | International Business Study Tour 593 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Curtin Business School on telephone (08) 9266 7713, email business@cbs.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://business.curtin.edu.au.
Course Structure Disclaimer
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