Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students

About the Course

Course Description:

The Graduate Certificate of Business (eBusiness and Communication) has been developed to meet the business demand to understand the paradigm shift in both corporate and small business cultures. The flexible approach (seminars and online component) makes postgraduate studies achievable for the wider community, while maintaining academic rigour.

The objective of the Graduate Certificate of Business (eBusiness and Communication) is to introduce students to the practice of eBusiness and Communication today and its impact on management, communications, information technology and the business environment.

All assessment tasks have immediate practical benefits in the workforce.

Aims & Objectives:

• Analyse business, systems and technology from a multi-disciplinary perspective.
• Analyse business from an eBusiness and enterprise transformation for commercial sustainability and value creation. 
• Apply a range of mental models and systems thinking methods capabilities for the purpose of business design and strategic planning.
• Define, collect and evaluate information for specific enterprise management purposes in the context of business transformation.
• Broaden knowledge of business communication channels and their application, with increasing cultural awareness for work place. 
• Analyse the nature and importance of accountability and governance for business sustainability and in developing related values for professional applications as a future manager in local and international business activities.

Course Structure:

• Full-time: study full-time weekday classes (for local and international students) 
• Part-time: study part-time weekday classes (for local students) 
• Online: study all units online in your home country (for international students) or in Australia (for local students) 
• Mixed mode: study some units online and the balance by weekday classes (for local students)

Units of Study:

Employment Outcomes

Career Opportunities:

This program adds value to professional career paths in business, management and related areas.

Professional recognition:

This program is relevant to the fulfillment of continuing professional development as required by the professional bodies of accountancy, management consultancy and law.

How To Apply

Entry Requirements:

A first degree qualification in any area. Applicants who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have considerable relevant experience are also eligible to apply.

Credit Transfer:

Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this program may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the program with ‘advanced standing’. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to ‘Swinburne Pathways: 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.

Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm

Course Fees:

In 2008, tuition fees for this program are based on $1500 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.

HELP
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent resident humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) is for eligible fee paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $80,000 indexed annually).

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

Application Procedure:

Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swin.edu.au/hed/postgrad/postgrad_application.pdf 

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Further information:

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