129311 v.4 Graduate Certificate in Business
GradCertBus(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 054622A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 0.5 Years
Introduction
This course provides a foundation of leadership studies and business management skills designed to meet the needs of those in business who seek to understand theories and concepts behind leading organisations and to enhance their leadership and business skills. It develops practical business skills in an environment which recognises the demand for leadership in organisations as integral to future success. The course challenges students to apply the concepts learned in the workplace and to contribute individual experiences. Students complete the core unit Organisational Behaviour 550, which covers organisational development and design, including practical approaches to obtain improved effectiveness and enhance the quality of life at work.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree and a minimum of one years work experience. Applications may be considered from those who do not have a bachelor degree provided they have significant work experience at a recognisable level of responsibility.
Duration and Availability
The Graduate Certificate in Business is a four unit (100 credit point) study program. It is offered on a trimester (and semester) basis and may be completed in four months full-time (or equivalent part-time). For details of fees and class times please visit the GSB web-site.
Course Organisation
The Graduate Certificate in Business (equivalent to a Graduate Business Qualification) is awarded on satisfactory completion of four units. These may be credited as the first stage of the Graduate Diploma in Business, the Master of Leadership and Management or the Master of Business Administration for students subsequently accepted into those programs. Optional units are available which focus on quality management, the legal environment, managing staff performance, managing with a global perspective, marketing, and understanding motivation and people management in the workplace. Depending upon unit selection, graduates may receive a specialisation in their award: Graduate Business Qualification in - Leadership and Management, and Procurement.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 |
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| 5698 | v.5 | Organisational Behaviour 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 3 OPTIONS | 75.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional units (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 5266 | v.7 | Industrial Relations (Theory and Practice) 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5282 | v.6 | Marketing Management 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5697 | v.7 | Economic Analysis and Asian Economies 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5699 | v.6 | Financial Management 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5700 | v.6 | Information for Business Decisions 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5755 | v.6 | Managerial Effectiveness 571 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5757 | v.6 | Organisation Change and Development 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5906 | v.5 | Strategic Cost Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5934 | v.4 | Legal Environment 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6431 | v.5 | Strategic Information Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6439 | v.5 | Competitive Marketing Strategies 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6649 | v.6 | Human Resource Strategies 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10975 | v.5 | Corporate Finance 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11385 | v.3 | Strategic Customer Leadership 610 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12025 | v.3 | Business Research Project (Graduate) 593 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12828 | v.3 | Business Decisions 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13198 | v.3 | Business Process Improvement 620 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13242 | v.2 | Business Performance 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13302 | v.4 | Leading and Facilitating Teams 620 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13627 | v.3 | Introduction to Futures and Foresight Studies 501 | 15.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13628 | v.4 | Scenarios and Strategy 503 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301316 | v.2 | Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303950 | v.2 | Environmental Management Strategy 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308217 | v.1 | Risk and Safety Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2006 | Perth City Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | Perth City Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | 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.
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