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Graduate Certificate in Management
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3GC027
2009
ATAR
N/A
- Program Outline
For managers who wish to take an introductory management program, or those who wish to acquire new skills without a lengthy time commitment, the 4-course Graduate Certificate in Management (GCM) is an appropriate academic program.
Applicants who do not have a bachelor degree but who have a minimum of 7 years relevant work experience, including a number of years at management level, must complete this program before enrolling in higher level programs.
After successfully completing the Graduate Certificate, they may then apply for entry to the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, followed by the MBA or MBA (Advanced) program. The 4 courses already completed will be credited towards the higher level programs.
Program Delivery
Trimester Teaching Sessions
Each course (subject) is delivered over a 12-week trimester. There are three trimesters each year.
After Hours Teaching
Most classes are scheduled to accommodate full-time working professionals. Classes are generally held on weeknights, with one 3-hour teaching block per week. Some compulsory core courses are delivered fornightly on Saturdays, in a 6-hour teaching block. - Program Structure
Core courses: Fundamentals of Leadership, Accounting for Managers, Marketing Management.
1 Elective course is chosen from a list of courses available each year. Topics include Strategy, Marketing, Finance, General Management and International Business. - Assessment
Assessment of courses usually comprises an individual assignment, a group assignment and an examination. Some courses also include student participation in the classroom as an assessable component. Students must pass all pieces of assignment in order to pass a course.
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Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3GC027 Tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $11,375 for 6 monthsMid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 2 years relevant work experience; or, you must have at least 7 years relevant work experience.Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants without a completed degree must submit to the School of Business a Curriculum Vitae and 2 referee reports on specific forms available here: http://www.business.adelaide.edu.au/future/mba/domestic/.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3GC027International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6.5 [more info] Tuition fee International student place: $13,125 for 6 months Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent plus two years of relevant work experience, or seven years of management work experienceEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting6.56666Additional Entry Requirements
Please note: this program is offered on a trimester basis (three intakes each year).How to Apply
Entry requirements and admission information for international students is available from the School website International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Tuition fee International student place: $13,125 for 6 months Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Core courses - MANAGEMT 7086: Fundamentals of Leadership
- MANAGEMT 7100: Accounting for Managers
- MANAGEMT 7104: Marketing Management
Elective One elective course is chosen from a list of courses available each year. Topics include Marketing, Finance, General Management, Global Business, Entrepreneurship.
- Career Opportunities
The program represents an opportunity for indinviduals to update and upgrade their existing knowledge of management practices. It is intended for people looking for career advancement in the management field.
- Graduate Attributes
Business School Graduate Attributes
- Professional Accreditation
The School is currently in the pre-accreditation phase of the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Business Schools (AACSB).
- Work Placement
There is no work placement component of this course.
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Further enquiries via http://www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/asktheprof/.
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Last updated: Friday, 23 Apr 2010
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