CRICOS: 0100485
Graduate Certificate in Business
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This one-term course will introduce students to the foundations of a range of key business disciplines and their application to contemporary business environments. These foundation units, in turn, will enable the further study of more specialised units in key business disciplines and fields such as marketing and/or business administration. The course allows students to study a range of foundation units in fields such as marketing, accounting, organisational behaviour, and economics. The course provides an entry platform for further Diploma and Masters’ degrees in marketing and business administration.
Key learning outcomes are:
- Theoretical and technical knowledge about a range of key business disciplines
- Application of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in diverse organisational contexts
- Analysis and solution of routine and complex business problems
- Professional development in communication, teamwork and problem solving
DURATION
1 term full-time or 2+ terms part-time.
APPLICATION DATE
Refer to key dates
DELIVERY SITE
On campus:
Sydney:
Eveleigh NSW 2015
Hobart:
Lower Ground Floor, 188 Collins Street, Hobart City, TAS, 7000
Perth:
350-354 Albany Highway, Victoria Park, Western Australia 6100;
Lot 131, 131 Harold Street, Highgate, Western Australia 6003
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Please refer to English Language Requirements
COURSE STRUCTURE
The Graduate Certificate in Business has four core units. There are no electives.
FURTHER COURSE DETAILS
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and will be assessed in accordance with IMC’s RPL policy and procedure. Please refer to the Application for Recognition of Prior Learning and the RPL policy and procedure for further details.
Assessment methods are designed to encourage learning, provide feedback and measure achievement of unit learning outcomes. Forms of assessment vary among units and include research reports, projects, essays, group work, presentations, problem solving and case studies as well as tests, quizzes and examinations. Students may be required to complete assessment tasks alone or in groups to encourage development of generic skills. Assessments generally require a written submission but may include an oral presentation. In capstone units, assessments may include industry engagement and an extensive report.
This one-term course is an introductory program in business and its key disciplines. It is suitable for students seeking to work in such fields as management and marketing and is an entry program into Master of Business Administration and Master of International Business.
