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 I
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 awards 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 |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| 10975 | v.5 | * | Corporate Finance 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| 12030 | v.3 | Law (Business Organisations) 522 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308112 | v.2 | Law (Advanced Corporate Governance) 574 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5275 | v.8 | Management Processes and Policies 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 300468 | v.3 | Law (Trade Practices) 505 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5468 | v.8 | Law (Company Secretarial Practice) 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5471 | v.6 | Law (Meetings) 565 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 5248 | v.6 | Managerial Leadership 561 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5470 | v.7 | Law (Industrial) 572 | 3.5 | 25.0 | |
| 5699 | v.6 | Financial Management 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11945 | v.5 | Taxation 531 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| * | Unit available at Perth City Camus in Trimester mode only. | ||||
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2007 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 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.
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