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Graduate Diploma of Business Management

L6801  070386G



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Fee*
6 Month/s Online (Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4)
Prahran (Semester 1, Semester 2) 		A$9,750 (total for 2012) 
*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

This program addresses the needs of graduates from a range of disciplines who are seeking to increase their professional value through acquiring both an understanding of global, national and local pressures on business and a capability to respond professionally and effectively to those pressures. It provides students with concepts, frameworks, analytical, problem solving and research skills to enable them to operate confidently and effectively in a global environment characterised by constant change and requiring flexible and innovative responses at a professional level.

Students apply program content to develop dynamic and strategic responses to complex internal and external challenges facing organisations from the perspective of strategic decision making, strategic finance, contemporary marketing challenges and managing complex alliances across the public and private sector.
 
Differences between the Master of Business Management (MBM) and the Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Master of Business Management (MBM)
  • Duration: 1.5 years full time (equivalent part time)
  • Campus: Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate units delivered on the Prahran campus. Depending on the graduate certificate selected units may be delivered on the Hawthorn or Prahran campuses or online
  • Entry requirements: Advanced Diploma or undergraduate degree with a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience. If the applicant does not possess an appropriate qualification they may be accepted with a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Duration: 2 years full time (or equivalent part time) with fast track options available
  • Campus: Hawthorn
  • Entry requirements: Have obtained an appropriate undergraduate qualification at a credit level with a minimum of 3 years full time work experience. If the applicant does not possess an undergraduate degree but has a minimum of 5 years work experience and evidence of academic capability the applicant may be admitted initially to the graduate certificate

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The study of these units will help students attain the following learning outcomes:

Cross-disciplinary knowledge of business management:
  • Understand the disciplinary content of Finance, Strategy, Business Analysis and Risk, Corporate Governance , Marketing, Leadership, Culture Building and People Management, Public Relations, Operations and Supply Chain Management
  • Demonstrate an ability to apply these disciplines in a cross-disciplinary approach to holistic and problem-oriented business issues in assessment tasks
Analytical and reflective thinking:
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop and apply theoretical, practical and specialist disciplinary content from the Graduate Certificate as appropriate into broader managerial analytical tasks at the Graduate Diploma and Master level
  • Demonstrate the ability to identify, critique and synthesise complex information and apply it to problem-solving and decision-making exercises as an individual and as a team member
  • Demonstrate an ability to apply business research methods to identify and address managerial dilemmas through multidisciplinary approaches to business and management problems
  • Contribute to multi-disciplinary perspectives in group work through demonstrating an ability to leverage from diverse skills and experiences of others
Communication skills:
  • Identify and demonstrate communication skills at an individual and group level including written, verbal and broader discursive skills utilising electronic information and communication technologies
  • Understand effective stakeholder management skills in business management and model these in assignment tasks, generating learning relevant to broader organisational challenges
Teamwork skills:
  • Understand and reflect on the impact of self (from the perspective of personality and learning style) on teamwork processes and outcomes
  • Demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups from different cultures, disciplines and experience bases
  • Identify gaps in skills and attributes held, and incorporate this knowledge into personal development strategies
 Contribute to sustainable practices in the business and broader community:
  • Develop an appreciation of business and stakeholder management challenges and skills associated with the current complex business environment from a commercial, environmental, and people and culture sustainability perspective
  • Manage paradox and tensions in applying course content to dynamic business issues in fast changing and uncertain environments

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The Graduate Diploma of Business Management consists of 100 credit points made up of eight units (each 12.5 credit points).
 
The structure of the Graduate Diploma of Business Management includes a nested Graduate Certificates (four units) below. Students must complete the Graduate Certificate before completing the Graduate Diploma of Business Management ( L6801).

For progression through the Graduate Diploma of Business Management ( L6801) or the Master of Business Management ( L7801), applicants will be required to adhere to the prerequisite requirements for each unit of study. Continuation in the program is determined by academic results. To be eligible for progression from the Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma students must attain a credit average.
 
Available Graduate Certificates 

* Not available to international students.

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Graduate Certificate
Four graduate certificate units as listed above.

Graduate Diploma
Eight units including the graduate certificate units
plus:
plus any of:
MBM703 Business issues in public/private projects

Students not wishing to undertake the full Masters program may exit with either a Graduate Certificate of Business Management (tagged or untagged). Students wishing to exit with a Graduate Diploma may do so by completing the four graduate certificate units plus graduate diploma units, two of which can be drawn from the Master level. The Master degree requires the completion of all 12 units listed in the program structure. To be eligible for progression from the Graduate Certificate or the Graduate Diploma, students must attain a credit average.

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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.

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Successful completion of this program can improve prospects of employment, enhance your current job performance, aid promotion towards middle or senior management and increase your ability to meet new opportunities.

The program will enhance your capabilities for working within technical, operational or line management roles while increasing your value contribution to an organisation.

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