Graduate Certificate of Management Studies
Postgraduate course
Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Management Studies gives students a fundamental grounding in business and management subject areas, demonstrating the integrated nature of business management, developing their research, analytical, critical thinking and presentation skills. The Graduate Certificate in Management Studies is also the entry award into the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Master of International Business, Master of Strategic Foresight and Master of Social Investment and Philanthropy (CMSP640).
The Graduate Certificate in Management Studies consists of two double units. The first is the Integrated Management Module. This double unit gives students a fundamental grounding in business and management subject areas, demonstrating the integrated nature of business management. By the end of the unit, students will have an understanding of all the principal areas of business including accounting principles, marketing fundamentals, basic human resource management, supply chain management and logistics, and the economics of demand and supply. The unit is designed around the oil industry.
The second double unit is called Business in Practice and requires students to apply the fundamental grounding in business and management subject areas they gained in the Integrated Management Module to their own organisation or a case study organisation of their choice. By transferring the knowledge to a different context and applying it to real-life business problems, the students will develop their research, analytical, critical thinking and presentation skills, and thereby develop the skills necessary to be successful in postgraduate study.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the other study modes.)
| Duration | 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time | ||
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| Study mode | Full-time Part-time (evening) | ||
| Course code | CMMS440 | ||
| 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 the Fees website. |
Course in detail
Course description
The Graduate Certificate of Management Studies gives students a fundamental grounding in business and management subject areas, demonstrating the integrated nature of business management, developing their research, analytical, critical thinking and presentation skills. The Graduate Certificate in Management Studies is also the entry award into the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Master of International Business, Master of Strategic Foresight and Master of Social Investment and Philanthropy (CMSP640).
The Graduate Certificate in Management Studies consists of two double units. The first is the Integrated Management Module. This double unit gives students a fundamental grounding in business and management subject areas, demonstrating the integrated nature of business management. By the end of the unit, students will have an understanding of all the principal areas of business including accounting principles, marketing fundamentals, basic human resource management, supply chain management and logistics, and the economics of demand and supply. The unit is designed around the oil industry.
The second double unit is called Business in Practice and requires students to apply the fundamental grounding in business and management subject areas they gained in the Integrated Management Module to their own organisation or a case study organisation of their choice. By transferring the knowledge to a different context and applying it to real-life business problems, the students will develop their research, analytical, critical thinking and presentation skills, and thereby develop the skills necessary to be successful in postgraduate study.
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the other study modes.)
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate of Management Studies forms the first stage and is the entry award for a number of postgraduate courses delivered through the Faculty of Business and Enterprise, as listed above.
The Graduate Certificate of Management Studies consists of two core double units of study; Integrated Management (HBG701) and Business in Practice (HBG702).
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Management Studies, students must complete 50 credit points comprising two compulsory units (25 credit points each).
*Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the other study modes.
Units of study
Graduate Certificate of Management Studies Students must complete the following two core double units (25 credit points each):
HBG701 Integrated Management
HBG702 Business in Practice
HBG701 Integrated Management
HBG702 Business in Practice
Part-time students may choose to undertake double units HBG701 and HBG702 (25 credit points each) in two parts, over two consecutive teaching periods. Students would complete the first part (A) (12.5 credit points) in their first semester and the second part (B) (12.5 credit points) in their second semester. Alternately units can be completed in one teaching period.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
At the completion of the course, it is expected that students will be able to:
- Independently connect examples, facts, or theories from more than one field of study or perspective
- Demonstrate understanding of the core elements of accounting, marketing, HRM, logistics and economics in an applied and integrated manner
- Synthesize in-depth information from relevant sources representing various points of view/approaches
- Develop a range of potential solutions to organisational problems taking into account ethical considerations
- Effectively select and develop examples of life experiences, drawn from a variety of contexts (e.g. family life, artistic participation, civic involvement, work experience), to illuminate concepts/theories/frameworks of fields of study
- Independently adapt and apply skills, abilities, theories, or methodologies gained in one situation to new situations to solve difficult problems or explore complex issues in original ways
- Evaluate changes in own learning over time, recognizing complex contextual factors (e.g. works with ambiguity and risk, deals with frustration, considers ethical frameworks)
- Develop learning and research skills necessary for postgraduate study
Career opportunities
This course is ideal for graduates in non-business subjects who wish to develop a general business and management understanding in order to prepare them for, or progress their career, in a business organisation. It is also a good qualification for people who want to start their own business, or who are running their own business and want a better understanding of business processes and practices.
Graduate attributes
The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:
- Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and an ability to engage in critical enquiry
- Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- Effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
- Adaptable and able to manage change, and
- Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural)
Course experience
Swinburne 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 Swinburne Abroad website.Entry requirements
Entry requirements
The standard entry into the Graduate Certificate of Management Studies CMMS440 is either:
i) Completion of an appropriate undergraduate qualification at a credit level (GPA 2.5, GMAT 550 or equivalent) from a recognised institution, or
ii) Candidates who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work experience (usually at least three years) and evidence of academic capability
Credit transfer
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted ‘credit’ and/or entry into the course 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://pandoraplus.swin.edu.au/credit/StudentCredit/index.cfmRecognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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
Apply
How to apply
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/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 the Fees website.