Postgraduate Management Courses
COURSES OFFERED
- Master of Management - Research
- Master of Strategic Management & Marketing
- Master of Strategic Management
- Master of Strategic Human Resource Management
MASTER OF MANAGEMENT - RESEARCH
Overview
The Master of Management (Research) provides graduates with the opportunity for further study of advanced topics in management.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants must have completed the requirements for the award of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) or equivalent at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher, or an equivalent degree. Candidates who have completed a Masters degree may be admitted to the program. Candidates may be awarded advanced standing of up to 24 credit points for the coursework component of this degree on the basis of previous research-related subjects. Candidates who hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree at credit level or above may be admitted to the program after an appropriate program of preliminary study prescribed by the Head of School.
Course Program
| Subjects |
|
Session |
Credit Points |
COMM980 |
Business Research Methods |
Autumn |
6 |
Or another 6-credit point research-oriented subject approved by the Course Coordinator |
Plus three 6-credit point subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator |
| Plus |
| THES924 |
Thesis full time |
Autumn/ Spring |
48 |
THES912
|
Thesis part time
|
|
|
MASTER OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
Overview
This is a cross-discipline degree designed to give students the professional knowledge in both areas.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants will be eligible for entry to this degree if they have completed a Commerce or Business undergraduate degree, or equivalent, with an average mark of 60% or above, from a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants with an average between 50-59% may be considered with two years relevant work experience.
The English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the UOW website.
Course Requirements
Students will undertake eight (8) subjects (48 credit points) and are required to formalise an intended program with the Postgraduate Coordinator.
Course Program
There are six (6) core subjects as follows:
| Subjects |
|
Session |
Credit Points |
| MARK922 |
Marketing Management |
Autumn |
6 |
| MARK935 |
Marketing Strategy |
Spring |
6 |
| MARK936 |
Consumer Behaviour |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT910 |
Strategic Management |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT920 |
Organisational Analysis |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT930 |
Strategic Human Resource Management |
Autumn |
6 |
| Two subjects can be selected from: |
| MARK901 |
Marketing on the Internet |
Spring |
6 |
| MARK917 |
Business to Business Marketing |
Autumn |
6 |
| MARK920 |
Social Marketing |
Spring |
6 |
| MARK938 |
Managing Services Marketing |
Spring |
6 |
| MARK940 |
Marketing Communications |
Autumn |
6 |
| MARK956 |
New Product Marketing |
Autumn |
6 |
| MARK957 |
International Marketing Strategy |
Autumn |
6 |
| MARK970 |
Contemporary Issues in Marketing |
Spring |
6 |
| MARK977 |
Research for Marketing Decisions |
Autumn |
6 |
| MARK995 |
Tourism Marketing |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
| MGMT908 |
Human Resources Development |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT915 |
Strategic Management |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT911 |
Organisational Behaviour |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT940 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT941 |
Small Business Management I |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT946 |
Personal Learning: The Reflective Manager |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
| MGMT949 |
Performance Management |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
| MGMT963 |
Management of Occupational Health and Safety |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT969 |
Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT975 |
Negotiation, Advocacy & Bargaining |
n/o 2006 |
|
| MGMT978 |
Cross Cultural Management |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT983 |
Leading Organisations: Politics, Power and Change |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
| MGMT985 |
Management Consulting |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
 |
 |
MASTER OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Overview
The Master of Strategic Management provides an opportunity for career advancement for managers. This rigorous and intellectually challenging program will assist in the development of key personal and technical skills.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants will be eligible for entry to this degree if they have completed a Commerce or Business undergraduate degree, or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution, with a grade average of 60%. Applicants with an average between 50-59% may be considered with two years relevant supervisory or managerial work experience.
The English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the UOW website.
Course Requirements
Students will undertake eight (8) subjects (48 credit points) and are required to formalise an intended program with the Postgraduate Coordinator.
Course Program
There are three (3) core subjects as follows:
| Subjects |
|
Session |
Credit Points |
| MARK922 |
Marketing Management |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT910 |
Strategic Management |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT930 |
Strategic Human Resource Management |
Autumn |
6 |
| Five (5) subjects can be selected from: |
| MARK957 |
Global and Comparative Human Resource Management |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT915 |
Management of Change |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT920 |
Organisational Analysis |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT940 |
Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT941 |
Small Business Management I |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT949 |
Performance Management |
N/A in 2006 |
6 |
| MGMT978 |
Cross Cultural Management |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT983 |
Leading Organisations: Politics, Power and Change Agency |
N/A in 2006 |
6 |
| MGMT985 |
Management Consulting |
N/A in 2006 |
6 |
| MGMT987 |
Management Special Topic |
Autumn/ Spring |
12 |
MASTER OF STRATEGIC HUMAN
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Overview
Human resource managers are now focused on the achievement of effective learning organisations in a world of rapid local and global change. The emphasis on these aspects, with more traditional areas of concern, will equip the successful graduate with advanced human resource management skills for organisations in the 21st Century.
This program presents powerful tools for analysing strategic alignment, managing employment relationships and identifying leadership and team dynamics skills essential to orchestrate organisational change. It provides critical perspectives on the roles and functions of HR executives as change agents.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants will be eligible for entry to this degree if they have completed a Commerce or Business undergraduate degree, or equivalent, with a grade average of 60% or above, from a recognized tertiary institution. Applicants with a grade average of 50-59% will be considered if they have completed two years relevant work experience in a supervisory or managerial role in a human resource context.
The English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the UOW website.
Course Requirements
Students will undertake eight (8) subjects (48 credit points) and are required to formalise an intended program with the Postgraduate Coordinator.
Professional Recognition
The HRM major is accredited by the Australian Human Resources Institute. Students are eligible for membership of the Institute.
Course Program
There are three (3) core subjects as follows :
| Subjects |
|
Session |
Credit Points |
| There are three (3) core subjects as follows : |
| MARK922 |
Marketing Management |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT910 |
Strategic Management |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT930 |
Strategic Human Resource Management |
Autumn |
6 |
| Five (5) subjects to be selected from: |
| MGMT908 |
Human Resources Development |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT911 |
Organisational Behaviour |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT915 |
Management of Change |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT920 |
Organisational Analysis |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT946 |
Personal Learning: The Reflective Manager |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
| MGMT949 |
Performance Management |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
| MGMT963 |
Management of Occupational Health and Safety |
Spring |
6 |
| MGMT969 |
Job Analysis, Recruitment and Selection |
Autumn |
6 |
| MGMT975 |
Negotiation, Advocacy & Bargaining |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
| MGMT987 |
Management Special Topic |
Autumn/Spring |
12 |
|
