Graduate Certificate in Management
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Management at UNE?
This award enables students to develop a range of management skills. Students select four units and may choose from key management subjects or may choose to specialise in an area such as Marketing or Human Resource Management to develop expertise to suit their work and career goals. A major in Pharmacy is also available for Pharmacy managers or those wishing to enter Pharmacy management. This degree serves as an entry and an exit point for the Master of Business Administration.
Career Opportunities
Management, Administration, Pharmacy Management
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DURATION
Up to 6 Trimesters Part-timeFEES
Full FeeInternational
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply directly to Graduate School of Business
For more information, click here
International Students
All international students should apply directly to the Graduate School of BusinessFor more information, click here
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| Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
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| Fees | Full Fee / International | ||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | ||||||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply directly to Graduate School of Business For more information, click here
All international students should apply directly to the Graduate School of Business For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Optional weekend schools are available for some units. |
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| Entry Requirements | 1. A candidate shall: (a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a three-year degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or (b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. 2. In addition, applicants for admission to candidature must provide evidence of at least three years' work experience in a field of employment approved by the school on the recommendation of the Program Director. |
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| Additional Requirements | Applicants will need to supply: * Certified Copies of academic transcripts * Certified Copies of evidence of identification * Evidence of English Language Proficiency if previous studies were not in English * Curriculum Vitae * A Personal Statement covering areas such as: Your most significant experiences or achievements to date; Your long-term objectives and your expectations of this degree in fulfilling these objectives; Where you see yourself five years from now; Any other information you consider relevant to your admission. * Two referee reports from two independent referees (friends and family members are not acceptable).The relevant form can be found at: http://www.une.edu.au/gsb/dforms/applicant-referee-report.pdf |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree. The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is up to 50% of a program. |
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| Fast Track | The trimester system allows students to study over three teaching periods each year. |
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| Academic Colours |
Spectrum Orange (BCC 57) |
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| Further Information | 
You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE |
Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) have fulfilled all the requirements for admission to a three-year degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the school as sufficient qualification for admission to candidature; or
(b) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
In addition, applicants for admission to candidature must provide evidence of at least three years' work experience in a field of employment approved by the school on the recommendation of the Program Director.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is available for other postgraduate study that has a reasonable correspondence with units prescribed for this degree.
The maximum advanced standing that can be granted for units that have been successfully completed towards a postgraduate qualification at this or another university or institution is up to 50 percent of a program.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be up to six trimesters as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Listed Units OR |
24 cps |
| One Major | 24 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
To view complete Program of Study click here
Approved Major
Pharmacy - Not offered in 2013
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Management.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Demonstrate a command of a significant body of knowledge based on the highest standards of academic scholarship, apply knowledge at an advanced level in professional contexts or to solve problems, demonstrate awareness of the historical development of the discipline and its methods, recognise the relationship between the practice of the discipline in Australia and its practice in other countries.
Communication Skills
Communicate effectively and confidently orally and in written forms; use numerical, graphical, visual and statistical forms of communication competently where applicable; appreciate the diversity of communication styles employed by individuals from different national and cultural backgrounds; use the medium and form of communication (including electronic) appropriate for a given situation; present well reasoned arguments.
Global Perspectives
Demonstrate an awareness of the global context of their discipline and professional area; function in a multicultural or global context.
Information Literacy
Recognise the need for information and the nature and extent of information needed; find information effectively and efficiently; critically evaluate information and the search process; manage information collected or generated; use information to construct new concepts or create new understandings; use information with understanding and acknowledge cultural, ethical, economic, legal and social issues surrounding its use; acquire, organise and present information using technology.
Life-Long Learning
Reflect on limitations of, and have the capacity to evaluate their current knowledge; identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies for lifelong personal and professional development; practise intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; learn both independently and cooperatively; learn new skills and apply learning to new and unexpected situations; recognise opportunities for further learning in both familiar and unfamiliar national or cultural settings.
Problem Solving
Apply logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems; identify critical issues in the discipline or professional area; conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions that are appropriate to the national or cultural context of the problem; collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving.
Social Responsibility
Demonstrate ethical action and social responsibility in their personal, professional and community lives; demonstrate respect for, and acknowledgement of, ideas and knowledge of others; acknowledge the social and ethical implications of their actions; appreciate the impact of social change; recognise social justice issues relevant to their discipline and professional area; understand the international implications of local decisions and the local implications of international decisions; appreciate the importance of sustainable development; appreciate Indigenous culture and history; identify occupational risk and apply duty of care principles.
Team Work
Work collaboratively and network effectively to achieve common goals and to solve problems; appreciate the different approaches that different cultures have to collaborative work; take responsibility and carry out agreed tasks; take initiative and lead others; operate in a range of supportive roles within teams; negotiate, assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others; evaluate team performance.
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