Graduate Certificate in Management Program

AUSTRALIA POST, MAIL & NETWORKS DIVISON

Contents

• Overview
• Subjects
• Timetable
• Australia Post Privacy Consent Form (pdf)
• Contact Details

Overview

This program has been designed as joint collaboration between Australia Post, Mail & Networks Division (NSW/ACT) and the Graduate School of Business.

Upon completion of this certificate, participants will be able to articulate into either the Masters of Management (MOM) or the Masters of Business Administration (MBA).

The program will provide participants with business practices and theory, along with workplace skills that can be quickly transformed into real life workplace situations. Participants will learn to approach business challenges using the practical examples and subject material to achieve the results and success required in the real business world and further enhance Australia Post's business acumen.

Subjects

The core structure of this program will involve completing the following subjects:

TBS 930 Operations Management

This subject is a study of the design, analysis, decision-making and operations of activities for the production and delivery of goods and services. Topics include: strategic issues; qualitative and quantitative forecasting; facility location; capacity and layout; production planning; scheduling; management of quality; supply chain management and e-business; just-in-time and lean manufacturing; and project management. Whilst some calculations will be part of this subject, the emphasis will be more on the managerial interpretation of the methods and results.

TBS 903 Managing People in Organisations

This subject introduces students to ideas about managing people in organisations which thematically combine theories and research in organisational behaviour and human resource management. The subject encourages students to think about management and organisations in ways which are multi-disciplinary, problem solving and critical. It encourages intellectual inquiry and debate using a range of sources: theoretical, journalistic, historical, comparative and quantitative. The subject encourages students to evaluate popular management fads in the light of more rigorous theorising and research. It aims to improve the research, critical thinking, writing and speaking skills of students.

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to identify:

1. Different ways of thinking about organisations and the implications of these differences.
2. The relationship of organisations to their environments.
3. Questions of power and politics within organisation.
4. The roles and behaviours of managers.
5. Strategic policy options available to managers in terms of motivation, leadership and culture of the organisation.
6. Organisational dynamics, including decision-making.

TBS 901 Accounting for Managers

This subject is intended for those who need to obtain a better understanding of the principles of accounting and financial management. No previous knowledge or experience is assumed. The subject will introduce you to the role that effective financial management makes within an organisation. The aim is to make you proficient in the use of the accounting data that you receive in your work environment, as well as making you aware of the basis on which key financial decisions are made. You will be introduced to the basic concepts of financial decision-making and the role of financial management in both private and public sector organisations. The concepts and techniques will assist you in the use and interpretation of accounting data and you will become better acquainted with the planning and controlling of resources you have at your disposal.

On successful completion of the subject, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of financial management and basic accounting principles.
2. Analyse the accounting and financial environment for various organisations.
3. Analyse both short and long term investment decisions.
4. Interpret both internal and external financial reports.

TBS 922 Management Project

Students are required to present a management report, to agreed guidelines and to a maximum length of 10,000 words. This project must relate to a student's chosen area of specialisation within the Graduate Certificate Program.

Timetable

Contact Details

Ms. Christine Anderson
Program Administrator
Telephone: 02 42215760
Email: chrisa@uow.edu.au

Mr Bill Wilkinson
Course Coordinator
Telephone: 02 42213909
Email: bill@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 9 August, 2007