Overview
The focus of this course is the development of management capabilities in the context of dynamic organisational environments. It is aimed at career professionals with an undergraduate degree and work experience, or exceptional students who hold a cognate undergraduate degree, who seek to strengthen their career progression and enhance their … For more content click the Read more button below.
The focus of this course is the development of management capabilities in the context of dynamic organisational environments. It is aimed at career professionals with an undergraduate degree and work experience, or exceptional students who hold a cognate undergraduate degree, who seek to strengthen their career progression and enhance their management knowledge and skills. This course will develop students' capacity as innovative future-ready professionals able to apply specialist knowledge to complex management issues and provide the basis for specialist study in a specified stream of management: Managing organisations or People, culture and human resource strategy.

The course is suitable for those who occupy or aspire to management positions in business, government, community, service and non-profit organisations, and is designed to provide students with a comprehensive, intellectually demanding and up-to-date understanding of management/human resource management theory and practice.

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Mode and location
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On campus

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Caulfield
Learning outcomes
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These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will:

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be critical and creative scholars who:

produce innovative solutions to problems
apply research skills to business challenges
communicate effectively and perceptively

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be responsible and effective global citizens who:

engage in an internationalised world
exhibit cross-cultural competence
demonstrate ethical values

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have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve

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have advanced knowledge to master's level in management.

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Structure
The course is structured in two parts: Part A. Mastery knowledge and Part B. Application studies.


Part A. Mastery knowledge
These units will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of core management principles, contemporary practice and leadership and their impact on multi-discipline decision-making in organisations. These units will develop your capacity as an innovative future-ready professional who is able to apply specialist knowledge to complex management issues and will provide the basis for specialist study in a specified stream of management: Managing organisations or People, culture and human resource strategy.

Part B. Application studies
The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. You will consider the role of the manager and the application of management theory within organisations, in regard to your specified stream. Various models of leadership and management will be considered including emerging views that address complexity in contemporary organisations.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines your point of entry to the course:

Students admitted at entry level 1 complete 96 points, comprising Part A and Part B.
Students admitted at entry level 2 complete 72 points, comprising Part A and Part B (24 points).
Students admitted at entry level 3 complete 48 points, comprising Part A.
Note: Students eligible for credit for prior studies may elect not to receive the credit and complete the higher credit-point option.

Course progression map

The course progression map provides guidance on course progression and unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Requirements
96 credit points
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Part A. Mastery knowledge

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48 credit points
Core units
18 credit points

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You must complete the following units
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MGF5960
6 CP
Organisations: people, purpose and structure
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MGF5940
6 CP
Intercultural communication and negotiation
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BEX5810
6 CP
Sustainable business and innovation
Capstone experience unit
6 credit points

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You must complete one of the following units. NOTE: If you complete BEX5012 (12 credit points) or BEX5724 (12 credit points) as your capstone experience you only need to complete 42 credit points in Part B. Application studies.
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BEX5411
6 CP
Creativity and entrepreneurship
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BEX5001
6 CP
Industry placement
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BEX5012
12 CP
Industry placement
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BEX5722
6 CP
Engaging with international business
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BEX5723
6 CP
Engaging with international business - North America
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BEX5724
12 CP
Engaging with international business
Streams
24 credit points

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You must complete one of the following streams
Managing organisations
24 credit points

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You must complete the following units
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MGF5670
6 CP
Leadership
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MGF5972
6 CP
Managing organisational change
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MGF5976
6 CP
Strategic management
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MGF5986
6 CP
Foundations of human resource management
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People, culture and human resource strategy
24 credit points

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MGF5261
6 CP
Talent management and professions of the future
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MGF5610
6 CP
People management and work in a global context
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MGF5920
6 CP
Work and employment relations
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MGF5986
6 CP
Foundations of human resource management
Part B. Application studies

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48 credit points
You must complete 48 credit points of electives at either level 4 or 5 from the Faculty of Business and Economics or across the University as long as you have met the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolling in the units. NOTE: If you are interested in undertaking a Research pathway please contact the Course Director prior to enrolling to discuss this option.
Alternative exit(s)
You may exit this course early and apply to graduate with one of the following awards, provided you have satisfied the requirements for that award during your enrolment in this masters' course:

Graduate Certificate of Business after successful completion of 24 credit points of study with a minimum of 18 credit points at level 4 or above
Graduate Diploma of Business after successful completion of 48 credit points of study with a minimum of 36 credit points at level 4 or above.