Diploma of Management (CRICOS 070369J)

The Diploma of Management is intended to provide students with foundation academic and business skills in Management, Marketing, Economics, Business Law and Statistics. It also develops the skills for self-directed learning and provides opportunities to apply these skills to business problems.

The Diploma of Management can be taken as a stand-alone course of 8 core subjects within 2 trimesters. Alternatively, the Diploma can be used as an entry point and direct entry pathway to the Bachelor of Business (Management and Finance) and/or the Bachelor of Business (Accounting), or other Bachelor level business degrees.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate current, comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge.

Introduction to the concepts, techniques and issues of business with further development of the theory and applications of management

Capacity to make links between theory and practice and apply knowledge to real world problems

2. Command the skills for adaptable, lifelong learning to grow in knowledge and skill throughout their lives

Communication skills for effective reading, writing, listening and presenting in varied modes and contexts and transferring knowledge and skills to others

Critical thinking skills to analyse and synthesise information and evaluate approaches to new problems

Problem solving ability utilising proficiency in numeracy, logic and data analysis

Information and technological literacy for accessing, evaluating and using information resources

Social interaction skills to work effectively in teams and exercise judgement

3. Display critical and creative thinking in their professional activities

Show an understanding of the values of scholarly enquiry

Show initiative through effective teamwork and self-directed learning

Exercise judgement to identify, evaluate and implement solutions to new problems

4. Attain an appreciation of diversity in an evolving world.

Value ethical conduct and professionalism in work and civic life

Respect diversity and social justice

Appreciate the experiences and achievements of other cultures