Graduate Diploma of Management (Professional Practice)
Course Information and Structure
The course is divided into 12 Modules, each addressing a separate topic. Three closely related Modules form a stream of subject. It has been designed to build on the foundation provided by the Graduate Certificate of Management (Professional Practice) and provide a bridge to the Master of Management final year.
Subject 5*
MGT581 Forecasting and Risk Assessment
This subject examines applicability and limits of forecasting and risk assessment techniques commonly used as aids. A multi-disciplinary perspective, ranging from the use of statistical computer based analysis to behavioural science methods, will be adopted. Whenever possible, study examples will be based on the real-world problems encountered in the work environment of students. The subject considers the applicability of the various techniques, and the perspectives adopted by the proponents of different models.
Module 5.1 Risk and Decision Making
Module 5.2 Forecasting
Module 5.3 Risk Assessment
Subject 6*
MKT531 Marketing Practice
The aim of this subject is to provide a thorough understanding of the theories, concepts and techniques of marketing. Marketing covers the entire process of entering markets, and developing profitable relationships with customers. This requires the organisation to adopt a market-oriented approach to the conduct to its entire business.
Module 6.1 Understanding Marketing
Module 6.2 Strategic Marketing Management
Module 6.3 Implementing Marketing Programs
Subject 7*
MGT590 Individual and Team Development
This subject will impart an appreciation and understanding of a number of different approaches to individual and team development. In addition, it will equip students with techniques and skills for evaluation of individual and team development approaches. The subject will enable the student to identify appropriated approaches to individual and team development.
Module 7.1 Who am I?
Module 7.2 Who are you?
Module 7.3 High Performance Teams
Subject 8*
MGT551 Operations Management and Practice
This subject is an introduction to operations management, with an emphasis on manufacturing processes. Students become familiar with applications of operations management by studying a number of plant tours and then undertaking their own plant tour. Students are also introduced to quantitative techniques applicable to operations management including the use of a computer package.
Module 8.1 Manufacturing and Service Systems
Module 8.2 Analysing and Improving Operations
Module 8.3 Integrating Operations Management and Strategic Planning
Please Note:
The Graduate Certificate in Management (or equivalent) is a prerequisite course, comprising subjects 1 through 4, with the Graduate Diploma of Management comprising subjects 5 through 8.
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