Enrolment has opened for the only face-to-face university management qualification in the Mid West.
The Graduate Certificate of Management (Professional Practice) is unique in being open to managers with no other formal qualifications.
Tailored to be delivered around demanding careers, the program is flexible to learn and integral to progressing in management.
The course was reintroduced at Durack Institute of Technology this year to complement the growth in the Mid West.
Five students recently graduated, with another five set to complete their studies in the middle of next year.
Maicon Work Shop Manager John Sargent is among those to have graduated.
“Durack’s graduate course in management has been rewarding, both on a personal level and a professional level,” said John.
“The content of the course modules and the delivery process has allowed me to grow my knowledge base and apply management principles and techniques in my work.
“It has also enhanced my writing skills, helped innovate my thinking and given me the passion to not only continue my own learning but develop a culture of learning within Maicon.”
John’s Maicon colleagues Simon Jacques and Chris McKoy, joined Paula Purcher, of Purcher International, and Jennifer Rolston, of WFI Insurance, to round out the graduating group.
There are flexible entry requirements to enable practicing managers, without formal qualifications, to enrol on the course which will run from February until October, 2011.
Lectures for the certificate will run on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6pm to 9.30pm.
Durack Director of Industry and Community Relations Christine Douglas is keen to hear from any qualified managers in the region who would enjoy presenting during the course.
The qualification is run in partnership with the Charles Sturt University of New South Wales.
Online enrolments will be taken through the Australian Graduate Management Consortium (AGMC) at www.agmc.edu.au.
Christine Douglas can be contacted on 9956 2748 or email christine.douglas@durack.edu.au