129311 v.3 Graduate Business Qualification
GBQ(Curtin) OR GBQProc(Curtin) OR GBQLM(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 044082G
Registered 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
This fee-paying course is one semester full-time or equivalent part-time study. For details of fees and class times please contact the Graduate School of Business.
Course Organisation
The Graduate Business Qualification (equivalent to a Graduate Certificate) 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 vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 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 | |||
| 5282 | v.6 | Marketing Management 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5287 | v.9 | Human Resource Management 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5628 | v.8 | Financial 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 | |
| 5755 | v.6 | Managerial Effectiveness 571 | 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 | |
| 10903 | v.3 | Management of Quality 570 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11385 | v.3 | Strategic Customer Leadership 610 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11389 | v.4 | Managing Financial Responsibilities 520 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12023 | v.3 | Business Research Project (Graduate School Business) 591 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13198 | v.3 | Business Process Improvement 620 | 8.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13302 | v.3 | Leading Teams 620 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 300962 | v.2 | Contract and Procurement Optimisation 502 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301316 | v.2 | Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Perth City Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Perth City Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: November 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J