Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The intense pressures on businesses today challenge business-as-usual paradigms and in so doing bring into question the relevance of significant areas of business and management theory. In this complex and dynamic environment, industry-based solutions to often unprecedented problems facing the global economy and business activity can be explored and evaluated through a program design that builds on core aspects of management practice. The Graduate Certificate of Business Management offers a postgraduate qualification with a foundation in management in complexity and sustainable marketing practices. Students can choose from a wide variety of specialisms in critical aspects of business practice to support their foundation units. The Graduate Certificate of Business Management is a modern business qualification designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge and attributes in management that are immediately applicable in specialist and high demand industries. This is a postgraduate program accredited by Swinburne’s Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale and delivered by Swinburne's School of Business. 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).
Aims & Objectives:
This program will introduce a conceptual framework that embraces sustainable business practices integrating commercial, environmental and people dimensions of organisational goals and practices. This approach provides a basis for developing critical thinking skills associated with the role and functions of management in the current complex and shifting business environment. The Graduate Certificate of Business Management has an entry requirement that includes business experience, affording students some understanding of the business context as a basis for exploring the foundation units of management and marketing, and also for developing their chosen business specialisms.
Course Structure:
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 on one night per week for one semester, or as fortnightly Saturday workshops. It is available part-time* with all classes scheduled outside of normal working hours. Graduate Certificates may also be studied full-time. This Graduate Certificate is also available online*. 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.
Units of Study:
MBM500 Managing in a Complex WorldMBM501 Sustainable marketing practices Two elective units (possible elective units include:) MBM502 Human resource management MBM507 Organisational functions and dynamicsMBM508 Communications managementMBM509 Project management frameworksMBM514 Supply chain managementMBM515 Logistics managementMBM519 Public relations theory and approachesMBM520 Public relations practice MBM523 Economics for business MBM525 Accounting and financial decision making MBM529 Risk Management Spectrum MBM530 Risk Management and Compliance MBM531 Foundations of Organisational Leadership MBM532 Leading the Change Process Note: Not all of these units will be offered every semester. Students must consider timetable conflicts when selecting electives.
Career Opportunities:
Most graduates will already be established in business careers, so through successful completion of their Graduate Certificate can expect better current job performance, promotion, and new opportunities in a broader business and international business environment. The program prepares students to move into management roles across all industry sectors. Specific career opportunities will be aligned to chosen specialisms.
Graduate Attributes:
It is the intent of Swinburne that all its graduates: Are capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areasAre entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or communityOperate effectively and ethically in work and community situationsAre adaptable and manage change, andAre aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural)
Entry Requirements:
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.
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: www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways
Pathways (articulation):
Graduates achieving a credit average, or above, are eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma (stage 2) and Master (stage 3) of Business Management.
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: www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/rpl/index.html
Course Fees:
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: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply
Further information:
Web: Enquire onlineTel: 1300 275 794Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/professional-skills
