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Graduate Certificate in Management
GC.Mgt
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 6 months
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Graduate Certificate |
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.
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.
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 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.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| SATAC Code | 3GC027 |
| Tuition fees
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Australian Full-fee place: $10,800
for 6 months
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
Not an international applicant?
| IELTS Total | 6.5 [more info] |
| Tuition fee
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International student place: $12,500 for 6 months |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6.5
6
6
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| Tuition fee
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International student place: $12,500 for 6 months |
| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
| Core courses |
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| Elective |
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One elective course is chosen from a list of courses available each year. Topics include Marketing, Finance, General Management, Global Business, Entrepreneurship. |
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.
The School is currently in the pre-accreditation phase of the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Business Schools (AACSB).
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009
