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Diploma of Management

Course Code: MBSB51107 CRICOS Code: 064853C

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
6 Month/s (Certificate IV in Frontline Management is a prerequisite for entry into the Diploma of Management. The combined duration is one year.)	Hawthorn (Term 1, Term 3)	A$6,100 (total for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

This is a practical, hands-on course which develops entrepreneurial and innovative approaches to managing people, managing finances, managing projects and continuous improvement and compliance.

Course Description:

The Diploma of Management provides students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in management processes. As graduates, career paths may include supervisory and middle management roles in large and small organisations.

Students may already have technical qualifications but need additional management skills to advance their careers. Alternatively, the qualification provides a guaranteed place in a Swinburne degree program with the equivalent of one year credit. Visit http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/ges/

(International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the other study modes.)

Aims & Objectives:

Swinburne's Diploma of Management offers a broad range of study areas relevant to current business needs including change management, performance management, project management, marketing and customer service, financial management and occupational health and safety.

Course Structure:

Full-time and part-time modes
Full-time - 6 months (Hawthorn)
Part-time evening - 12 months (Prahran and Wantirna)
Part-time day - 12 months (Hawthorn)

Online mode
The online mode is suitable for self-directed learners seeking or building a career in management. The Diploma of Management can be completed in 12 months via the online program.

Fast-track mode (advanced option)
The fast-track program consists of one full-day workshop every three weeks for six months. Workshops are interactive and highly engaging. Learning must be applied in the workplace via projects, activities and tasks. The fast-track option is only available to people who have an opportunity to apply their learning to work.

Traineeships (workplace training)
Traineeships are workplace based learning. Traineeships in the Diploma of Human Resource Management are available for people whose workplace will support their learning at work.

Customised programs
The Diploma of Management can be customised to enterprise requirements for those working within organisations who wish to further develop management skills and knowledge. Typically, the program begins with a training needs analysis and skills assessment followed by customisation of training and assessment to ensure the program meets the strategic goals of the organisation. Learning interventions may include project-based learning, coaching, mentoring, workshops, self-paced and online learning materials. These programs are designed to provide return on training investment.

(International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the other study modes.)

Units of Study:

To be awarded the Diploma of Management, students need to complete eight units.

Full-time mode
BSBCUS501B Manage quality customer service
BSBHRM510A Manage mediation processes
BSBINN601B Manage organisational change
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBMKG502B Establish and adjust the marketing mix
BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace
BSBPMG510A Manage projects

Part-time mode

BSBCUS501B Manage quality customer service
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBMKG502B Establish and adjust the marketing mix
BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
SITXFIN005A Prepare and monitor budgets

Online mode
BSBCUS501B   Manage quality customer service
BSBHRM510A Manage mediation processes
BSBINN601B    Manage organisational change
BSBMGT502B   Manage people performance
BSBMGT516C   Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBOHS509A   Ensure a safe workplace
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
BSBRSK501A   Manage risk

Fast-track mode
BSBCUS501B  Manage quality customer service
BSBFIM501A  Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM402A Recruit select and indust staff
BSBMGT516C  Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
BSBOHS509A Ensure a safe workplace
BSBPMG510A Manage projects
BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness

Traineeships (Workplace Training)
Traineeships are workplace based learning. Programs will be developed to meet the needs of the student and the workplace

Additional units are available for industry delivery which can be tailored to organisational requirements within the Training Package qualification rules.

(International students holding a student visa are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the other study modes.)

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Employment in middle management positions in a range of companies in the private and public sectors.

Professional recognition:

Students may be eligible to register with the Australian Institute of Management (AIM).

How To Apply

How to apply:

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

English Language Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate level certificate at the Pathways level (EAP 4: Pathways -60%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 527 (with a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL Computer-based) minimum score of 196 (with Written Writing score of 4.5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 71 with no band less than 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Prerequisites:

Completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

Information Sessions:

Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

Scholarships:

A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.