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Graduate Certificate of Business Management (Executive Administration) 

L5801EA

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Hawthorn, Online

Full-time, Online, Part-time (evening), Part-time (weekend)

Postgraduate

6 months full-time or 1 year part-time

Feb, Aug

The Graduate Certificate of Business Management (Executive Administration) has been specifically designed to meet the needs of office staff 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 with significant work experience in this area, but without previous 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 postgraduate 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’s Faculty of Higher Education and delivered by Swinburne's TAFE Centre for Business, Design and IT. Graduates achieving a credit average or above may be eligible for entry to the Master of Business Management .
 
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.)


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The program aims to provide high level business knowledge with practical skill applications that are relevant to executive assistants working directly for senior managers.
 
The three core units address sound management principles applicable to complex environments, high level administration skills and knowledge, and communication and office project management 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  personal profile in that role
  • Work in, build and manage a successful team
  • Use tools, resources and software (Microsoft Project) to plan and manage an office 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
  • Use explorative research skills to identify sources of information for key business issues
  • Understand the impact of organisational structure, design, culture, and environmental constraints on the modern workplace
  • Investigate the value of sound planning, decision-making, leadership and communication skills in achieving business goals


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The course is available on campus and online*.
 
The Graduate Certificate consists of four units of study (subjects). All four units must be satisfactorily completed to attain the Graduate Certificate award. Each unit involves 36 hours of class time, usually studied for three hours online for one semester, or on campus as fortnightly Saturday workshops over one semester.

The Graduate Certificate is available part-time* with all classes scheduled outside of normal working hours. Graduate Certificates may also be studied full-time depending on demand.
 
The Graduate Certificate can be undertaken as the first stage of the Graduate Diploma of Business Management, which involves a further four units of study, or the Master of Business Management , which involves a further eight units of study.
 
* Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus.


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One elective unit (possible elective units:)
Students must consider timetable conflicts when selecting electives.


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Most graduates will already be established in business careers, so through successful completion of their Graduate Certificate may be able to expect better current job performance, promotion and new opportunities in a broader business and international business environment.
 
Graduates achieving a credit average, or above, are eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma (stage 2) and Master (stage 3) of Business Management.


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Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP).


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It is the intent of Swinburne that all its graduates:
  • Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
  • Are entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
  • Operate effectively and ethically in work and community situations
  • Are adaptable and manage change, and
  • Are aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural)


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Entry into the Graduate Certificate will be available to applicants with an approved undergraduate degree or advanced diploma from a recognised tertiary institution or approved equivalent, together with relevant industry experience, preferably at least 12 months. Applicants without a degree are required to have significant relevant business experience, normally at least four years.


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Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of a course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer website.


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Courses at Swinburne can provide an alternative entry option, or pathway, into further TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate courses if you don’t meet the entry requirements. For example, successful completion of a Swinburne diploma or advanced diploma provides credits that can advance you to later stages of an undergraduate degree. Certificate level studies can also pathway through to higher level TAFE studies. Whatever your situation, pathways ensure you gain the maximum benefit for previous study – whether at Swinburne or another institution. For more information, please visit the Pathways website.


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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. To learn more about RPL and how to apply, please visit the RPL website.


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The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.

For information about Swinburne's fees visit the Fees website.


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For information about scholarships at Swinburne visit the Scholarships website.


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Apply direct to Swinburne by following the step-by-step process on the How to Apply website.


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