Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students
Course Description:
From 2010 this course will be replaced by the Graduate Certificate of Business Management (Executive Administration) The Graduate Certificate of Business (Executive Administration) has been specifically designed to meet the needs of students who want to develop high-level knowledge and skills in the professional area of executive administration. The graduate certificate is an attractive alternative for those without formal undergraduate qualifications. The program is targeted at: individuals currently working in a secretarial/office environment who wish to expand their knowledge and skills to enable promotion to personal/executive assistant positions executive assistants wanting to strengthen their knowledge and skills, and gain formal recognition of these skills by attaining a high level specialist qualification graduate and undergraduate students in related studies wanting to broaden their knowledge and skill set by attaining a higher qualification This is a postgraduate program accredited by Swinburne University of Technology and delivered by Swinburne's TAFE Division. All graduates will receive a Swinburne University of Technology award.
Aims & Objectives:
The program aims to provide high level business knowledge with practical skills applications that are relevant to executive assistants working directly for senior managers. The three core units address sound management principles, high level administration skills and knowledge, and advanced information technology skills. A diverse range of units are offered for the elective component, which allows students to specialise in a particular skill or interest area. At the completion of the program it is expected that graduates will be able to: understand the role of the executive assistant and the value of your personal profile in that role work in, build and manage a successful team use tools, resources and software (Microsoft Project) to plan and manage a project make business presentations and speeches with confidence and professional effect use and manage office information and technology apply the principles of business ethics to the workplace apply the principles of good instructional design to plan, author, publish and present a business website understand the impact of organisational structure, design and culture, and environmental constraints on the modern workplace investigate the value of sound planning, decision-making, leadership and communication skills in achieving business goals
Course Structure:
The program consists of three compulsory units and one elective. All four units must be satisfactorily completed to gain the graduate certificate.
Units of Study:
Compulsory units B0046EA001 Executive Administration B0046EA002 Management processes B0046EA003 Manage electronic communication Electives (choose one) These electives have been selected from other Swinburne graduate certificate programs to provide students with a pathway option for further study in graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master programs. 0046GAB1 Marketing 0046GAB3 Global Trading Issues 0046GAB4 Tools for Quantitative Analysis LEB500 Commercial Accountability and Business Transformation LEB501 Networked Enterprise and Communication LEB502 Business Information Systems and Technology for Managers LEB503 Sustainability in the eBusiness Environment LEB504 eBusiness and Communication Project HBO480 Leading HBM480 Strategic and Entrepreneurial Marketing HBC480 Accounting Information and Managerial Decision-Making HIT8036 Business, Information Systems for a Rapidly Changing World B0046010 Project Management Framework Note : When selecting an elective students should consult the elective guide which outlines the different cost for each unit and also specifies which units are available online.
Career Opportunities:
As you will already be established in a business career, it is expected that the key vocational outcomes will arise from better current job performance, as well as new opportunities opening in a broader business and international business operating environment.
Professional recognition:
Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP).
Entry Requirements:
A diploma, advanced diploma or degree from a recognised tertiary institution, or five years relevant work experience.
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain unit requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.
Course Fees:
In 2009, tuition fees for this program are based on $1400 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Information Sessions:
Postgraduate Information Day Good in theory. Even better in practice. Thursday 1 October 2009 4.00pm-8.00pm Hawthorn campus Attend the Swinburne Postgraduate Information Day at the Hawthorn campus to find out more about postgrad programs. For more information visit www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/infoday
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au
