1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Entrance requirements
Entry is open to those who have satisfied to an appropriate
standard the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in
Organisation Behaviour (or its equivalent).
Admission is determined by a selection committee and
places are limited. The potential for and interest in doing
applied research is an important selection criterion.
Accordingly, each applicant is asked to attach to the
application form a detailed curriculum vitae and a personal
statement.
Course structure
Years 1 & 2
Graduate Diploma in Organisational Behaviour
Year 3
BH708
BH709
BH710
BH711
Processes of Inquiry and Research in
Organisation Behaviour 1
Processes of Inquiry and Research in
Organisation Behaviour 2
Processes of Inquiry and Research in
Organisation Behaviour 3
Processes of Inquiry and Research in
Organisation Behaviour 4
These subjects have a generic structure and the content
may vary from year to year. The general aim is to develop
mastery in the research aspects of the manager's role that
concern organisation behaviour.
Year 4
BH802
Organisation Research Project and Thesis
(under supervision)
Course Convener
John Newton on 9214 8591
Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
This is a general management program which meets the
career needs of organisational leaders now and towards the
year 2000.
Participants in the program focus on responsibility and
success in a rapidly changing world, the need to make
proper use of new technologies, the need to export, and the
skills of people management. In addition they will develop
an integrated knowledge of the practical applications of the
key business disciplines such as financial management,
economics, information technology, marketing and
strategic planning.
Graduates of this course will be equipped to move rapidly
into positions of responsible organisational leadership.
They will provide the professional management needed by
all types of organisations in this time of change.
Both senior managers and young executives in the early
stages of their careers will benefit from the course.
An organisation based strategic project
During the course it is necessary for participants to obtain
access and support from the management of an
organisation, preferably medium to large, with the course
requirement to research and develop a strategic plan.
Where this is not possible Swinburne will assist in finding a
suitable organisation.
It is expected that organisations in which MBA candidates
carry out their projects will gain significant benefits from
the analysis of their problems and the development of
strategic solutions.
Choice
In the full-time MBA an elective subject makes it possible
to explore a chosen area in greater depth or to expand into
new areas. Together with the strategic project and the
elective subject this course offers the combination of a
carefully designed learning experience which will enhance
performance in the task of general management, and an
opportunity for the student to design part of the program
to meet particular individual needs.
The degree is taught in two modes:
A complete MBA course in one year full-time.
A conversion program for holders of the Swinburne
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or its
equivalent (in standard and content). This program
may be completed in seven months full-time or twelve
to eighteen months part-time.
A093
Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
One year full-time
Course structure
Four days in residence
A residential program is organised for students to get to
know other course members and the teaching staff, clarify
expectations about the course and its themes, establish
working teams, and consider the key behavioural aspects of
organisational life.
In addition BT703 Introduction to Business Software, a five
day computer skills program, is held before the start of the
main semester.
Term 1 (15 weeks)
BB802 Technology and Management
BB809" Strategic Project Planning (the project equals 4
subjects and continues throughout the year)
BC701 Accounting for Management
BE701 Economics for Management
BH706 Managing People and Organisations
BM701 Marketing for Management
Term 2 (15 weeks)
BB701 Management of Resources
BB702 Management of Ideas
BB801 International Business
BB803 Elective
BB809's Strategic Project (continues)
BT704 Computing for Management
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