Curtin Business School

From Curtin Growth to Curtin Degree

Many business owners who enrol in the Growth Owner Program are not seeking a formal University qualification. The sole focus of their attention is the further development of their businesses. However, some participants may wish to complement the practical application of new skills, abilities and knowledge offered by the Growth Owner Program with a formal University Postgraduate Award Course qualification.  To complete the accreditation component, there is an additional fee of $1,500 per unit (ie total $3,000 for both units). This additional fee for enrollment on the Graduate Certificate in Small Business Growth Management is required for central administration costs.

The Graduate Certificate in Small Business Growth Management  (course no. 302125) also carries advanced standing and articulation towards other Curtin Business School qualifications:

 

How does this work? 

The Graduate Certificate in Small Business Growth Management involves the submission and assessment of assignments linked to the Growth Owner Program. Growth Owner Program participants are required to submit formal assignments over two x 50 credit point units – Small Business Growth 501 & 502. These assignments relate directly to the development of participant’s businesses during the course of the Growth Owner Program.

Small Business Growth 501 (unit Index Number: 302126)

Download a copy of the Small Business Growth 501 Unit Outline

The assignments and presentation listed above are assessed by C4E staff, with Program Mentor Reports being used as evidence of successful learning and application.

 No.  Assessment Activity  Percentage
 1  Assignment One  30%
 2  Assignment Two  50%
 3  Mentor Report  20%
   Total  100%

 

Small Business Growth 502 (unit Index Number 302127)

Download a copy of the Small Business Growth 502 Unit Outline

The assignments and presentation listed above are assessed by C4E staff, with Program Mentor Reports being used as evidence of successful learning and application.

 No.  Assessment Activity  Percentage
 1  Assignment One  30%
 2  Assignment Two  50%
 3  Presentation  10%
 4  Mentor Report  10%
   Total  100%

 

Graduate Diploma in Business and Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Curtin Business School Graduate Diploma in Business and MBA programs are offered by the Graduate School of Business (GSB) based at the Murray Street, City Campus.

Successful completion of all assessed components of the Graduate Certificate in Small Business Growth Management carries advanced standing of 50 credit points (two X 25 credit points) against two optional units on the MBA program and 25 credit point against one optional unit on the Graduate Diploma program.

To obtain advanced standing towards the Graduate Diploma in Business, students must maintain a course average of 65% on the Growth Owner Program accreditation; for advanced standing towards the MBA, students must maintain a course average of 70%.

Please note that entry to the MBA program is competitive and includes a requirement that students have a minimum of three years relevant work experience and submit an application form, an up-to-date CV, two referee reports, an essay and participate in an admissions interview. The CGSB reserves the right to admit students to both the Graduate Diploma and MBA programs.

Further information regarding the Graduate Diploma and MBA can be accessed at: http://gsb.curtin.edu.au .

Next Steps

Growth Owner Program participants who would like to do the accreditation should complete and return to the Centre for Entrepreneurship both the Application for Admission Form and the Enrolment / Change of Enrolment Form together with copies of any supporting documentation of prior work experience and/or studies.

 If you need any help please contact Gabor Hernadi on 9266 4552 or g.hernadi@cbs.curtin.edu.au 

Participants need to enrol at the beginning of the Semester (February or July) commencing after their initial enrollment on the Growth Program. Advanced standing in the Graduate Diploma in Business or MBA can only be considered on the successful completion of the Growth Owner Program and all assessed components to the standards required.


Course information

Online handbook: http://www.handbook.curtin.edu.au/
Course information: http://www.handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/30/302125.html

 

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