1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

The program includes the following subjects:
Enabling subjects (where appropriate)
Information Technology (e.g. BT504 Introduction to
Information Technology).
Quantitative Methods (e.g. BQ221 Marketing Data
Management or BQ222 Quantitative Management
Techniques).
Hours/week
Generic core subject Semester 1 Semester 2
BQ500 Research Methodology 2 1
Core subjects
BE504
The Nature and Characteristics
of Markets 2 1
BM501 Marketing Management 1 2 2
BM606 Marketing Research Methods 2 3
BQ507 Market Modelling 1 2 3
BQ606 Business Demography 2 2
BQ607 Market Modelling 2 4
Plus one elective subject from:
BC503
BC612'
Introduction to Financial
Management 2 4
Forecasting and the Planning
Process 2 4
BH507 Organisational Psychology 2 4
BT506 Information Analysis 3.5 4
* Subject generally taken and designed for the course.
Fees
The Graduate Diploma in Market Modelling is a full-fee
paying course.
Course convener
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Graduate Diploma in
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Course structure
The program is an intensive two year, pan-time course.
The subjects (all of which are compulsory) are listed below.
The first year introduces candidates to the areas of
psychology and interpersonal skills, together with a study
of organisation theory.
The second year deals with organisation culture, change,
and leadership. These aspects are examined and applied in
the overall pattern of organisational strategy.
Because of the integrated nature of the course, students are
required to complete all their first year studies before
attempting second year.
Year 1
BH505 The Social Psychology of Organising
BH506 Group and Interpersonal Psychology
Both these subjects run for the whole academic year and
have a total class time commitment of five hours per week.
Year 2
BH606 Culture and Conflict in Organisations
BH607 Leadership and Change in Organisations
Each subject runs for four hours per week. fie first is
conducted in first semester only and the second in second
semester.
Entrance requirements
Entry is open to university or other graduates who hold a
degree or diploma, or its equivalent. The program is also
available to a restricted number of candidates whose
position or experience is sufficient to undertake the course.
Admission is determined by a selection committee. In
addition to academic achievements, selection depends upon
experience and development potential. Accordingly, each
applicant is asked to attach to the application form a
detailed curriculum vitae. A letter of support from the
employer is required at the selection interview.
Progress during the course
In order to continue in the course, students must maintain
a satisfactory standard of progress. It is expected that most
candidates will complete the course within two years of
part-time study.
Methods of learning
A wide variety of teaching methods are employed ranging
from structured lectures or discussion to unstructured
experiential type activities. Skills relating to work in
groups are stressed and these should be developed by active
participation in syndicates.
Professional institutes
Graduates of this course are eligible to apply to the
Institute of Personnel Management, Australia, for
membership of this professional society.
Timetable
First year subjects are taught concurrently over the whole
year. Second year subjects are taken successively on a semester
basis. The course is offered on either Wednesday or Friday
between 8.00a.m and 1.00pm. Special or syndicate sessions may
be scheduled where appropriate. A residential or seminar
program in addition to the usual five hours per week is
scheduled each year as an integral part of the course.