302125 v.2 Graduate Certificate in Small Business Growth Management

Introduction

This course is designed for owner-managers of high performance small to medium enterprises seeking to embrace growth or who are experiencing growth. It offers owner-managers new ideas and skills to prepare both themselves and their business for long-term sustained growth.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Owner-managers of small to medium sized firms for example, those employing between five and fifty staff who have been in business for at least five years. Ideally, they should hold a degree from a recognised institution but other applicants with technical qualifications and relevant business experience may also apply and be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is expected that most students would complete over one year on a part-time basis.

Course Organisation

Requirement to attend an initial residential weekend followed by approximately one day each month for a period of 12-14 months. In addition to attending 16 full days of workshops a further 40 hours of individual counselling by a business mentor is required. Mentor meetings must be arranged individually.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.