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.