Graduate Certificate in Management (GCM)

The subject provides a scholarly and in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of leadership and how it applies to contemporary leadership practice. Topics covered include: nature and importance of leadership, leadership traits, behaviours and attitudes, leadership styles, leadership culture, ethical issues, leadership when creating change in organisations.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of leadership theories, concepts and practice, including both traditional and contemporary forms of leadership.
• Critically evaluate modes of leadership with consideration of ethical and socially responsible practice.
• Effectively communicate and apply relevant leadership principles to address diverse needs of various stakeholders.
• Develop a critically reflective leadership model for your own development.

This subject discusses the importance and strategic role of marketing in today’s globalised digital business environment. Students learn practical skills that impact on business growth, like how to analyse the market context in which the digital business or enterprise is operating, how to segment the market, select an appropriate target market, develop a customer persona and how to create strategic and tactical plans that co-create value for the selected target market(s).

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary marketing theory and practice through concept checks, market analysis and tactical plans.
• Identify a variety of relevant sources of data to undertake a rigorous context analysis of the market.
• Communicate marketing knowledge, skills and ideas to others clearly, persuasively and credibly.
• Create an evidence based, ethical and innovative marketing solution that aligns with customer value.

The aim of this subject is to provide an in-depth knowledge of issues critical for the efficient and effective operation of organisations. Topics covered include: the concept of operations and process management; network design and capacity planning; process design; supply chain management; inventory management; resource planning; quality management.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary operations management theory, frameworks and techniques and their application in practice.
• Critically analyse complex operations management situations and provide informed recommendations for improvement.
• Effectively communicate application of operations management concepts to inform practice.

This subject examines the development, concepts, and significance of the concepts and practice of Corporate Governance, and organisational governance within the context of organisational capacity building. Topics covered include: the governance partnership (investors, companies and directors); regulatory frameworks to ensure good governance; theory and principles of corporate governance; director capabilities and responsibilities; ethics; ethical behaviour in organisations, and corporate social responsibility.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary corporate governance theory, frameworks and practice.
• Critically evaluate and effectively communicate complex concepts to recommend improvements relating to corporate governance and organisational issues.
• Apply corporate governance laws, theory and techniques to professional practice in an ethical manner.

This subject prepares students for effective and efficient planning and management of financial resources in organisations. The subject introduces how a manager can utilise accounting and finance systems in decision-making. Topics covered include: Understanding and evaluating financial statements, cost management concepts, working capital management, time value of money, risk and return, basic capital investment decisions, capital structure and the cost of capital.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of core contemporary financial management theory, techniques and practice.
• Critically evaluate and effectively communicate recommendations to address financial management issues.
• Apply financial management theory and techniques to professional practice in an ethical manner.

The subject is designed to provide understanding of the formal relationship between the employer and the employee and of the techniques and methods aimed at making that relationship more effective so that organisational goals and objectives are achieved. Topics covered include: introduction to strategic HRM, global labour markets, the changing nature of work, work design and diversity management, workforce planning, Talent management and selection, Talent retention and development, performance management, Remuneration and rewards, Evaluating HRM and return on investment.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of strategic human resource management theory and its application in practice.
• Critically evaluate, and recommend improvements to existing human resource management strategies.
• Design and effectively communicate an evidence based human resource management initiative with consideration to ethical concerns.
• Identify and evaluate different perspectives, value systems and contemporary trends and their impact on strategic HRM.

This subject provides an in-depth knowledge of the strategic management process and gives an exposure to the concepts and theories of competing in domestic as well as international markets. Topics covered include: strategy development; internal and external environment; an organisation’s competitiveness; generic competitive strategies; competing in international markets; groups of businesses, diversification and strategy execution etc.

Pre-requisites: May normally be undertaken only after completing at least 3 AQF Level 8 core subjects.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary strategic management theory concepts and principles.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of how strategy formulation and strategy implementation processes work in contemporary organisations.
• Conduct an in-depth analysis of the internal and external environment using appropriate strategic management concepts and tools.
• Demonstrate ability to synthesise a range of business and management concepts when undertaking strategic analysis.

This subject provides the skills and knowledge required to plan, manage and close projects that achieve the goals and objectives on time, within cost and to the quality required, regardless of the line of business or industry. Topics covered include: project lifecycle, scope management and work breakdown structure, project scheduling using the critical chain approach, project resourcing, managing project quality, planning and managing project risks, performance measurement and managing project teams.

Pre-requisites: May be undertaken only after completing a minimum of 3 AQF Level 8 subjects which must include Operations Management.

On completion of this subject participants should be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the principles and techniques of project management, including project team management.
• Critically analyse project management issues to generate informed solutions.
• Clearly communicate project management concepts and techniques to ensure effective project planning and control.