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Course structure
First year
BC503 Introduction to Financial Management
BE501 Economics
BH501 Administration of Organisational Systems
BM501 Marketing ~ana~ement 1
80504 Quantitative Methods
' Second Gar
BC604 Financial Structures and Policy
BH605 Managing Human Processes
BM601 Marketing Management 2
BM603 Business F'olicy
The program is an intensive two-year part-time course. All
units are compulsory. In the first year, candidates are
introduced to current thought in the areas of marketing,
economics, finance, organi&ional psychology and
auantitative methods. Candidates must com~lete all first vear
"nits before commencinq second year. second year cove&
the important areas of marketing strategy (locai and
international). financial manaaement. human relations and
organisationil change. ~heseas~ect; are viewed in the
overall light of the final unit, 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
precluded from some of the first year units and assigned
alternative units in their place.
Alternative units
Candidates who are precluded from more than one first-year
unit must choose, in consultation with the course convener,
an alternative postgraduate unit.
Standards of pmgress
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 about 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 units have been
organised on a block system. All unit sessions will be offered
on Monday morning between 8.00am and 10.00am and
between 10.30am and 12.30pm. In addition, special
seminars and subject seminars may be scheduled for one
evening (normally Wednesday) between 6.00 and 9.00.
Fees
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is a fulltime
paying course. $4,500.00.
~087 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 utilize 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
are dependent on obtaining specific skills and knowledge of
computing as applied to business.
Specifically the course is aimed at giving students:
Practical skills in:
(i) common business software packages
(ii) computer programming
(iii) structured analysis
(iv) data base management systems
(v) data communication
(vi) expert system tools.
Conceptual knowledge about:
(i)
(ii)
evaluating systems development tools
choosing appropriate methods of systems
development and appropriate processing facilities
(iii) solving problems associated with implementing
computer and office automation systems
(iv) the role of information technology in meeting an
organisation's business objectives.
Employment opportunities
The type of work that graduates may be involved in
includes:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
liaising between user areas and the computer
department (business analyst)
analysing and designing information systems
programming
evaluating software and hardware
coordinating computer projects
administering a computer function within an
oraanisation
(vii) marketing support for software and hardware suppliers
(viii) education and training in information technology in
schools, the computer industry or the public sector.
Course structure (currently under
review)
The course consists of eight (8) semester units. Taken on a
part-time basis, the course will consist of two (2) units per
semester for four semesters. Taken on a full-time basis, the
course will consist of four (4) units per semester for two
semesters.
The units are:
Level1
BT504 Introduction to Information Technology
Level 2
Br506 Information Analysis
BT521 End User Computing
BT522 Business Computing Applications
81'523 Systems Analysis 1
BTS24 Programming A
Br526 Knowledge Based Systems
BT527 Programming B