Graduate Diploma in Management

Students enrolled in the Master of Management suite of programs who are either unable, or who choose not to continue with their studies, may be eligible to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Management. Students must have successfully completed 8 x 12.5 point subjects comprising a minimum of four discipline core and a maximum of four elective subjects.

1. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be competent at obtaining, analysing, synthesising and evaluating evidence in management decision making in an area of commerce specialisation.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Describe and explain the body of knowledge, including recent developments, influencing markets and guiding the management of organisations;
• Evaluate the impact of a variety of cultural and environmental factors on the organisation and in the market; and
• Identify methods for researching business related problems.

2. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be strategic and critical thinkers in relation to business and commerce related issues.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Explain and analyse factors that influence decision making in firms and the economy;
• Identify strategic issues and solutions in relation to economic problems and activity within firms;
• Apply knowledge of theory to analyse real and hypothetical problems in different markets; and
• Demonstrate creativity and initiative in the application of knowledge to problem solving.

3. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be effective decision makers in business and commerce.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Apply research techniques to business related problems; and
• Evaluate the applicability of theories and techniques to business related problems;

4. Learning Goal

Graduates of this degree will be competent in professional knowledge and skills in the management discipline in preparation for entry into a professional career.

Learning objectives to achieve this goal

On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

• Understand and apply principles, theories and models pertaining to their management discipline;
• Critically analyse organisation based management problems and apply relevant models and theories to generate effective solutions; and
• Understand recent developments in their management discipline.

To be eligible to take out the Graduate Diploma in Management, students enrolled in a Master of Management program will need to have successfully completed 8 x 12.5 point subjects comprising a minimum of four discipline core and a maximum of four elective subjects.

Please note that from 2014, the Graduate Diploma in Management will be an exit award only for students enrolled in the Master of Management.

The entry requirements for the 200 point Master of Management are as follows:

1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant's ability to pursue the course successfully using the following criteria:

• An undergraduate degree in any discipline, or equivalent;
• The applicant's submitted statement of intent in seeking entry; and
• Performance on the GMAT or GRE unless the applicant has met one of the approved conditions for GMAT or GRE exemption.

2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews and tests and call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

The Faculty of Business and Economics welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Faculty policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Faculty’s programs.

The BCom and Masters degrees of the Faculty of Business and Economics equip graduates with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to understand and participate in the modern business world. The degrees include the following academic requirements for study:

(1) The ability to explain and evaluate concepts, theories, institutional arrangements and operations of modern mixed economies;
(2) The ability to critically evaluate the economy, commerce and business in the broader social and political context;
(3) The ability to explain and apply concepts across a range of commerce and business disciplines in solving business and policy problems; and
(4) The ability to contribute positively to the development of organisations and society in relation to business, government and the commercial professions.

All students of the Faculty’s courses must possess intellectual, ethical, and emotional capabilities required to participate in the full curriculum and to achieve the levels of competence required by the Faculty. Candidates for the BCom degree and for FBE Masters degrees must have abilities and skills in communication; in conceptual, integrative, and quantitative dimensions; and in behavioural and social dimensions.

I. Communication: The student must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in oral and/or written form. A student must have the ability to clearly and independently communicate knowledge and application of a discipline, principles or practices during assessment tasks, and in some discipline streams.

II. Intellectual‐Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities: The student is expected to have the ability to develop problem‐solving skills and demonstrate the ability to establish study plans and priorities. These abilities include measurement, calculation, reasoning, analysis, and synthesis. Problem solving requires all of these intellectual abilities. Students should also have the ability to comprehend complex disciplinary and cross disciplinary information related to the BCom and Masters degrees.

III. Behavioural and Social Attributes: A student must possess behavioural and social attributes that enable them to participate in a complex learning environment and the emotional health required for full utilisation of his/her intellectual abilities. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students. Integrity, concern for others, interpersonal skills, interest, and motivation are all personal qualities that are deemed necessary for students enrolled in FBE courses.

Students who feel their disability will prevent them from participating in tasks involving the inherent academic requirements of the BCom and FBE Masters courses are encouraged to contact the Disability Liaison Unit. Adjustments can be provided to minimise the impact of a disability, but students should participate in the course in an independent manner.

On successful completion of this degree, graduates will be:

• Adept at analysing and evaluating evidence in management decision making;
• Strategic and critical thinkers in relation to business and commerce related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and in society;
• Effective decision makers in business and commerce;
• Competent in critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition;
• Problem solvers in management through the application of appropriate management theories, principles and data;
• Adept at synthesising ideas, theories and data in developing solutions to business and commerce problems;
• Ethical in their work practice through a knowledge of corporate governance processes;
• Proficient in conducting research, including accessing information and evidence from a range of sources; and
• Collaborative in their work practice.

On successful completion of this degree students should have enhanced their skills in:

• Critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition;
• Problem solving in management through the application of appropriate management theories, principles and data;
• Ability to synthesize ideas, theories and data in developing solutions to business and commerce problems;
• Research skills including the retrieval of information from a variety of sources; and
• Demonstrate a capacity to successfully engage in collaborative activities such as group based work and activities.

This is an exit award only for students who are enrolled in the Master of Management suite of programs. Students are unable to enter directly into the Graduate Diploma.