C07018v6 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
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 advanced knowledge of general management concepts, including Indigenous perspectives, to inform professional practice in local and international contexts |
| 2.1 | Apply critical thinking skills to develop options that respond to local, Indigenous and professional needs within a general management context |
| 3.1 | Construct and employ multi-media communications that utilise emotional intelligence to shape interactions with internal and external stakeholders |
| 3.2 | Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes |
| 4.1 | Critically evaluate and apply ethics, sustainability, social justice, and indigenous values as managers |
| 5.1 | Apply professional knowledge and technical skills within management practice |
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.
Applicants with a minimum of two years full time, or equivalent, relevant managerial work experience, will be offered the Mid-Career Management Stream (STM91393), while all other applicants will be offered the Early Career Management Stream (STM91392).
The managerial or supervisory work experience must be demonstrated through a C.V. and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.
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; or CAE: 176-184.
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.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of five subject exemptions, of which two core subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study.
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 subjects.
Course completion requirements
| Select one of the following: | 48cp | |
| STM91392 Early Career Management stream | 48cp | |
| STM91393 Mid-career Management stream | 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.
| Early Career Stream, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21854 Problem Solving, Creativity and Solution Setting | 6cp | |
| 21928 People, Work and Employment | 6cp | |
| 21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21926 Managing Culture and Change | 6cp | |
| 21929 Positive Psychology and the Self | 6cp | |
| 21832 Managing for Sustainability | 6cp | |
| 21717 Managing in International Contexts | 6cp | |
| Early Career Stream, Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 21900 Business Literacies and the Future | 6cp | |
| 21854 Problem Solving, Creativity and Solution Setting | 6cp | |
| 21929 Positive Psychology and the Self | 6cp | |
| 21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21926 Managing Culture and Change | 6cp | |
| 21928 People, Work and Employment | 6cp | |
| 21832 Managing for Sustainability | 6cp | |
| 21717 Managing in International Contexts | 6cp | |
| Mid Career Stream, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21928 People, Work and Employment | 6cp | |
| 21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship | 6cp | |
| 21854 Problem Solving, Creativity and Solution Setting | 6cp | |
| 21926 Managing Culture and Change | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21832 Managing for Sustainability | 6cp | |
| 21929 Positive Psychology and the Self | 6cp | |
| 21717 Managing in International Contexts | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Mid Career Stream, Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 21929 Positive Psychology and the Self | 6cp | |
| 21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship | 6cp | |
| 21854 Problem Solving, Creativity and Solution Setting | 6cp | |
| 21926 Managing Culture and Change | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21832 Managing for Sustainability | 6cp | |
| 21928 People, Work and Employment | 6cp | |
| 21717 Managing in International Contexts | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Management (C11021), the Graduate Diploma in Management, and the Master of Management (C04287).
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
email business@uts.edu.au
Business (Postgraduate)