308119 v.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce (Corporate Governance)

PGradDipCom(Curtin)

This course is pending registration for International Onshore Students on Student Visas. Please contact the Curtin International Office to determine availability for International students.

Introduction

Corporate governance monitors standards and ensures compliance with the laws which authorise and regulate companies and their commercial activities. It provides a thorough coverage of the legal and administrative requirements for business and industrial administration.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicants must have either a Graduate Certificate in Corporate Governance or its equivalent, or a bachelor degree in business, commerce or a related field from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Corporate Governance.

Career Opportunities

Graduates generally find employment in the corporate and administrative departments of companies, and in state and federal governments.

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
12030	v.3	Law (Business Organisations) 522	3.0	25.0
308112	v.2	Law (Advanced Corporate Governance) 574	3.0	25.0
5471	v.6	Law (Meetings) 565	3.0	25.0
5934	v.4	Legal Environment 560	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
300468	v.4	Law (Competition and Consumer Protection) 505	3.0	25.0
305813	v.3	Finance (Principles) 515	3.0	25.0
5275	v.9	Management Principles and Practices 560	3.0	25.0
5468	v.8	Law (Company Secretarial Practice) 561	3.0	25.0
				100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2008	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.