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Graduate Certificate in Management

Degree Type Graduate Certificate

Duration 6 months full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code N/A

2011
ATAR
N/A

  • Program Outline

    No new admissions into this program.

    PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN REPLACED BY GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -http://www.adelaide.edu.au/programfinder/2011/gcbad_gcbusad.html.

    The Graduate Certificate is ideal for managers who wish to take an introductory management program, or those who wish to acquire new skills without a lengthy time commitment.

    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, students 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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  • Admission and Fee Information

    No new admissions into this program.

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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only.
    A completed Bachelorï¾’s degree or equivalent with at least a credit average plus at least three years relevant work experience and a satisfactory GMAT score; or at least seven years relevant work experience and a satisfactory GMAT score.
    Additional Entry Requirements ?
    The GMAT score report must be submitted to the Postgraduate Student Hub at the address below:

    The HUB
    NEXUS 10
    Marjoribanks Wing
    Corner Pulteney Street and North Terrace
    THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
    SA 5005
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    Not offered to international students.

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    Not offered to international students.

  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (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
    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 Business 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.

  • Program Rules
  • Further Information
    Please direct enquiries to the Student Centre
    Website: www.adelaide.edu.au/student/current/
    Phone: +61 8 8303 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)
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Last updated: Friday, 19 Aug 2011

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