1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Entrance - reauirements
Entrance is open to graduates who hold a degree or
diploma or its equivalent. The program is available also to a
restricted number of candidates whose position or
experience in employment is sufficient indication of their
capacity to complete the course.
Admission is determined by a selection committee. In
addition to academic achievements, selection depends upon
maturity, work experience and executive potential.
Accordingly, each applicant is invited to attach to the
application form a detailed curriculum vitae.
It is expected that most people who gain direct entry to the
course should complete the qualification with two years of
part-time study, but, in order to continue in the course,
students must maintain a satisfactory standard of progress.
Course structure
'3
8 Year1
6 BC503 Introduction to Financial Management
BE501 Economics
BH507 Organisational Psychoogy 1
" BM501 Marketing Management 1
BQ509 Business Modelling
Year2
BC604 Financid Structures and Policy
BH605 Managing Human Processes
BM601 Marketing Management 2
BM603 Business Policy
5' The program is an intensive two year part-time course. All
subjects are compulsory. In the first year, candidates are
p introduced to current thought in the areas of marketing,
5. economics, finance, organisational psychology and
C
, auantitative methods. Candidates must complete all first
;ear subjects before commencing second year. Second year
covers the important areas of marketing strategy (local and
international), financial management, human relations and
organisational change. These aspects are viewed in the
overall light of the final subject, Corporate Strategy
(Business Policy). Thus the emphasis in the second year is
on the effective application of knowledge acquired in the
first year.
Preclusions
Depending on previous training, candidates may be
~recluded from some of the first year subjects and assigned
alternative subjects in their place.
Alternative subjects
Candidates who are precluded from more than one firstyear
subject must choose, in consultation with the course
convener, an alternative postgraduate subject.
Standards of progress
A sub-committee reviews the results of any candidate who
fails to reach a satisfactory standard of progress. The
decision rests with this committee as to whether the
candidate is to be allowed to continue the course.
Methods of study and instruction
More than one method of instruction is used, so active
participation is essential. Participants work in groups or
syndicates to encourage cooperative thought. In addition to
classroom time, formal syndicate studies are programmed
for each week. During these formal sessions ample
opportunity arises for questions and discussion centred on
case studies or short papers prepared by staff members for
analysis.
The nature of the work schedule usually requires
participants to engage in further syndicate work of a less
formal nature. A residential weekend seminar is held in the
second year of the course.
Timetable
Sessions for both first and second year subjects have been
organised on a block system. All subject sessions will be
offered on Monday mornings between 8.00am and 1O.OOam
and between 10.30am and 12.30pm. In addition, special
seminars and subject seminars may be scheduled for one
evening (normally Wednesday) between 6.00pm and
9.00pm.
Progression to the Master of
Business Administration (MBA)
On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in
Business Administration gaduates may be eligible to
convert to the Master of Business Administration @BA)
degree with further study.
Fees
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is a fullfee
paying course.
Course convener
Barbara Evans
Telephone: 9214 8389
A087
Graduate Diploma in Business
Information Technology
Course objectives
This course is designed as an entry level course for
graduates in any discipline who wish to utilise computing
skills in their existing profession or who may be
contemplating a change in career direction. No prior
knowledge of computing will be assumed.
The course aims to assist students whose career aspirations
depend on obtaining specific skills and knowledge of
computing as applied to business.
Specifically the course is aimed at giving students:
Practical skills in:
- common business software packages;
- computer programming;
- structured analysis;
- data base management systems;
- data communication;
- expert system tools.