Program summary

Program title: Graduate Certificate in Management
Award abbreviation: GCMgt
Degree type: coursework
Modes of study: on campus, online
Commence: Session 1; Session 8 (part-time only)
Fee type 2011: postgraduate coursework places, online postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Duration: 4 months full-time; 2 years maximum part-time
Total courses: 4
USC program code: BU533
CRICOS code: 065611B

Highlights

• Complete a Master of Management in either 8 or 12 months of full-time study
• Two entry pathways for business and non-business graduates
• Internationally recognised and offers an alternative to the MBA

Make the decision to become an effective manager now.

At USC, flexible session-based entry points allow you to complete a management qualification faster. If you already have an undergraduate degree in business, commerce or management, you can complete the Master of Management in just 8 months of full-time study. If your undergraduate degree is not in business, you must begin with the Graduate Certificate and then progress to the Master of Management. If you study full-time, this entry pathway allows you to gain a masters level qualification in just 12 months.

The 4-course Graduate Certificate in Management is an introduction to graduate-level study and enables you to build your competency in four main areas of management. Learn to use accounting, economics and marketing data for informed decision-making and examine ways to manage organisational behaviour.

The Graduate Certificate is ideal if your undergraduate degree is not in business, commerce, management or similar, and you seek an introduction to business and management at the graduate level. It is also an entry pathway if you wish to complete a Master of Management but do not hold a bachelors degree in business or equivalent.

The Master of Management is an internationally recognised coursework masters degree in business. It provides an alternative to the MBA if you do not have the work experience required for MBA admission. With two entry pathways, the 8-course Master of Management builds on either the Graduate Certificate or a prior business degree. It offers a broad spectrum of business and management courses and encourages you to deepen your knowledge beyond that gained in your previous study.

Master of Management studies develop your competencies in business decision making; analysis of business problems and situations; written and oral communication; creativity, questioning and investigation; working individually and in teams; adoption of a global outlook; and ethics and social responsibility.

The Master of Management offers an in-depth understanding of general business management principles and their application both locally and globally. You develop specific skills required to succeed in today’s job market and develop the capacity to work as an effective manager within public and private sector organisations regionally, internationally and globally. On completing the Master of Management, you are equipped to apply management and business theory in a modern business situation.

Scholarships for business masters students

To apply for a scholarship, you must complete a Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Scholarships are available at several levels, including a half waiver of full fees and a quarter waiver of full fees. The level of scholarship awarded will depend on the achievements that you evidence as part of your admissions process. 

Admission requirements

• Bachelor's degree other than in Business (or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution with a minimum of a GPA of 4 (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent.
• Candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements.

Study Plan

This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.

For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:

• Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
• Select the program in which you are enrolled.
• Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.

Program requirements and notes

• Student must complete a minimum of 4 courses including all required courses listed below.
• Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
• Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program structure

Required courses: (4)

TOTAL UNITS 48

Intakes - when to apply

There are two intakes per year: Session 1 and Session 8. Please note that Session 8 is offered as part-time only.

Enquiries 

For further details about this program please contact:
Graduate Studies, Faculty of Business
Tel: + 61 7 5430 1221
Fax: + 61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au

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