Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Graduate Certificate of Commerce (International Business) develops the technical, practical, analytical and creative skills to support a successful career in international business. It provides an entry level into tertiary study and the ability to obtain a tertiary qualification for appropriately qualified candidates. The graduate certificate forms the first stage in a three stage nested suite of programs leading to Stage 2: Graduate Diploma of Commerce (International Business), and Stage 3: Master of Commerce (International Business).
Aims & Objectives:
At the completion of the course, graduates can expect to: have developed the basic technical and practical skills necessary to support a successful career in international businessbe equipped with suitable skills to continue further postgraduate study in international business
Course Structure:
Part-time students will normally enrol for two units of study per semester, with full-time students enrolling in four units of study per semester. Each unit of study is of 12 weeks duration with a minimum three hours of class contact time each week for part-time students, or the equivalent for full-time students. In addition to formal class time, students are expected to spend a minimum of the equivalent class contact hours per week in private study, assessment preparation and team project work where applicable. Note: Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.
Units of Study:
HBI450 Introduction to International Business HBI451 International Trade and Finance HBL450 International Commercial Law HBM470 International Marketing and Research
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Education Abroad website.
Entry Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of an approved undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution, equivalent to a three-year Australian bachelor degree Special Non-Graduate Entry A special entry provision is available for those applicants who do not have an approved undergraduate degree, but have at least a minimum of three years approved work experience.
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.swin.edu.au/corporate/registrar/ppd/files/stuinf.htm
Course Fees:
The indicative course tuition fee is $9,200 for 2012, based on 0.5 year full time load (or 0.5 EFTSL). The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase. 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 is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $85,062 from 1 January 2010). 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.auFor information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Faculty website: www.swinburne.edu.au/agse
