| AQF Level |
Level 8 Graduate Diploma |
| CRICOS Code |
083764B |
| Overview and Aims of the Program |
The aim of the MGSM Graduate Diploma is to develop and apply specialised management skills and concepts to a variety of contemporary business scenarios. |
| Graduate Capabilities |
The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:
Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative
Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible
Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning |
| Program Learning Outcomes |
By the end of this program it is anticipated you should be able to:
1. graduates will have the cognitive, technical and creative skills required to make high level, independent judgements in changing internal and external environments (K, T, C, J)
2. graduates will have the cognitive and technical skills to identify and analyse economic, institutional and cultural differences across regions and recommend solutions on how best to manage under diverse conditions (K, T, P, E, J)
3. graduates can apply their cognitive skills to lead people and projects while maintaining personal responsibility and accountability (K, T, P, C, E, J)
4. graduates can create sustainable value by identifying and assembling the resources needed to design innovative systems and processes (T, P, E, J)
5. graduates can develop and communicate a business case and marketing plan for a new product, service or entrepreneurial venture, encompassing resource requirements and relevant milestones (K, T, C, J)
6. graduates can conduct an analysis of the financial performance of an entity, advise on where potential future difficulties may arise, and make appropriate recommendations (K, P, C, E)
7. graduates can review and critically evaluate the organisational structure of entities and identify areas for value enhancement (K, T, P, C, J). |
| Learning and Teaching Methods |
The program incorporates a variety of learning and teaching methods including formal lectures, group discussions, group projects, online learning, practical experience and individual workplace-based projects.
Students are exposed to frameworks related to the fundamentals of management and strategy. These frameworks, combined with students existing experience, form the basis for discussion and collaboration within the interactive environment of the classroom. Material will be applied directly to business situations through case studies and assessment. |
| Assessment |
• Assessment of student learning and feedback on progress are facilitated through unit assessments. Assessment tasks are aligned with learning outcomes for each unit and targeted graduate capabilities.
• All units taught at MGSM are structured to have a standard student workload of 150 hours, with 40 hours of assessment allocated to a combination of group and individual assessment items, based on the learning outcomes of each unit.
• The MGSM applies an annual Assurance of Learning Programme (AOL) in which students are assessed on rubrics based on the mission-driven attributes of leadership, global mindset, sustainable value and citizenship. Results are collected, disseminated and analysed, and used to inform unit and curriculum development as part of continuous improvement process.
• Students are assessed on both group and individual work in all core units. Syndicate group assessments are considered an important aspect of the collaborative learning approach taken and to reflect the typical environment encountered within a management career.
Assessment methods include:
• individual assignment
• group assignment and report
• individual essay or report
• group presentation
• individual presentation
• group case studies
• individual case studies
• class tests
• final examinations. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning |
Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. For recognition of prior informal and non-formal learning, please refer to the relevant RPL Plan, which describes the evidential requirements and approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit in this program.
For undergraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For postgraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl |
| Support for Learning |
Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.
Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/
Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us |
| Program Standards and Quality |
The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders. |
| Graduate Destinations and Employability |
MGSM has a range of services available to assist students in navigating a successful career path. From expert guidance on how to obtain a great role, to new networking insights, workshops, recruiting events and more.
MGSM has forged relationships with many influential organisations, not only in Sydney but on a global stage, such as KPMG, EY, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, National Bank, HSBC, AMP, Macquarie Group, Citi, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Telstra, Optus, Siemens, Woolworths, Campbell Arnott, IBM, Hewlett Packard, and Cisco. For more than a decade MGSM has consistently ranked as one of the world’s top business schools for student quality and, as a result, recruiters, employers, management consultants, executive search firms and even members of MGSM’s alumni community regularly engage with MGSM to source talent.
Consulting, Financial Services, Manufacturing (including Healthcare/Pharmaceutical) and Technology are sectors which the school’s MBA students nominate as top employment preferences. The graduating classes of 2012-2013 indicate the following employment information:
• 21% are employed in the Consulting Sector
• 20% are employed in the Financial Services Sector
• 18% are employed in the Manufacturing Sector, and
• 13% are employed in the Technology Sector. |
| Assessment Regulations |
This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy. |
| Accreditation |
This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.
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