312174 v.1 Master of Management
MMgnt(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 068618D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1.5 Years
Course Overview
Master degrees (coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.
This course offers a challenging and flexible program that develops the skills and competencies, knowledge and confidence to gain employment in the global business environment and to make effective decisions in an increasingly uncertain and volatile business environment. It is designed for those aspiring to middle, senior and executive level managerial careers. The program incorporates working in diverse teams, learning independently and doing a consulting project involving a business placement. Entry into 13310 Consulting/ Internship 600 is competitive and as such internship placements are not guaranteed; the alternative is two post graduate elective units to the value of 50 credit points.
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 in supervisory and managerial roles within private and public organisations.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks 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. Subject to the duration of the course applicants usually require a bachelor degree or equivalent (and may require relevant work experience), bachelor honours degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma.
Specifically, applicants require a bachelor degree in any field other than management with a course-weighted average (CWA) of at least 60% in the previous degree, or, significant professional work experience.
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.
Intermediate Awards Generic
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for the graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate Award approved for this course:
Graduate Diploma in Management.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Master degrees (coursework) contain a series of units in a specialised area of study which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may also contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from.
Students who are required to take foundation units will be expected to take them in the first semester of the course.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. apply various types of knowledge to understand and evaluate current and emerging trends in management
2. think independently, creatively and innovatively
3. access and synthesise information from multiple sources to make sound judgements
4. communicate in an appropriate and confident manner
5. use and apply technologies in ways that are beneficial to the workplace
6. develop an understanding of and apply different learning and development strategies
7. create new approaches of looking at international business issues
8. demonstrate ways of using cultural diversity to improve business and professional practice
9. critique and reconceptualise the roles of leadership, ethical practice and professional integrity when working within a team and independently
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is three semesters, 100 credit per semester, full time or equivalent part time study.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 5472 | v.9 | Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation 580 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5248 | v.8 | Global Leadership 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11941 | v.3 | Managerial Accounting 530 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 10481 | v.3 | Business Ethics 567 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308353 | v.3 ** | Managing in the Public Sector 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 5275 | v.11 | Management and Organisational Behaviour 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 5770 | v.8 | Knowledge Worker Retention 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308351 | v.2 ** | Public Policy Analysis and Design 500 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 11741 | v.4 | Business Project Management 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 13310 | v.3 * | Consultancy/Internship 600 | 20.0 | 50.0 | |
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 50.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 306812 | v.2 | Creativity and Innovation 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300945 | v.5 | International Dynamics 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312223 | v.1 | Contemporary Governance 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312219 | v.1 | Dynamic Organisations 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
* Students not wishing to undertake this unit may choose two Electives to the Value of 50 credits
** This unit would benefit students aspiring to work in the public sector.
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.
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