C07018v7 Graduate Diploma in Management

Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Management (GradDipM)
CRICOS code: 009678C
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Management aims to extend post-graduate student understanding of complexity and uncertainty characterising management contexts. Together with insights, capabilities and skills gained in the Graduate Certificate in Management, students are provided with the opportunity to explore these skills in greater breadth and depth.

An innovative and flexible structure provides students with maximum choice in selecting subjects and programs of study tailored to meet their personal and professional needs and broad public responsibilities in the field of management.

Course aims

The Graduate Diploma in Management is designed to meet the needs of individuals, client organisations and professional bodies for post-graduate management education.

Career options

Career options include management-level positions in industry or government.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Apply critical thinking skills to develop options that respond to community, Indigenous and business needs within a management context
2.1	Communicate information clearly and fluently to a diverse range of stakeholders
2.2	Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes
3.1	Apply principles of law, ethics, sustainability and Indigenous values as publicly accountable managers
4.1	Apply advanced knowledge of management concepts, including Indigenous perspectives, and technical skills in forming stewardship judgments to lead professional practice in general management

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Pathway course

Students who do not meet the academic requirements to gain entry into the Graduate Diploma in Management may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Management (C11021) offered on a part-time basis or the Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300) offered on a full-time basis. Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate, allows students to articulate into the Graduate Diploma in Management.

Recognition of prior learning

Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions, of which two core subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 48 credit points made up of eight core subjects.

Course completion requirements

STM91678 Core Subjects (GDManagement)		48cp
Total		48cp

Course program

A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.

Not all subjects are offered every session. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp
Spring session
21926 Managing Change		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21717 Managing in a Multicultural World		6cp
21832 Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice		6cp
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21854 Creative Problem Solving		6cp
21832 Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice		6cp
21717 Managing in a Multicultural World		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship		6cp
21926 Managing Change		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers		6cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Management (C11021) or Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300), the Graduate Diploma in Management, and the Master of Management (C04287 or C04259).