Outline
Outline
The Graduate Diploma in Business is ideal for students with a technical or non-business background wishing to develop an understanding of the functional areas of business. By provision of a broad coverage of core business related topics students will be well prepared to move into leadership and management roles.
The Strategic Procurement major within the Graduate Diploma in Business is designed for those currently working in the field of strategic procurement or those considering a career in this growing field.
How to apply
To apply for this major, you will need to apply for the Graduate Diploma in Business. Applying as a postgraduate student is easy. For information tailored to your situation, visit our easy to follow instructions to get your application started.
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What you'll learn
- graduates will be able to apply knowledge in the area of strategic procurement examine contracting processes, risk management, legal environments, supply-chain-management, the interface with project management, and an overview of current trends and future directions in this field
- through the presentation of various theoretical perspectives, case study analysis and journal work, students will be encouraged to build on their own industry experience by developing a strategic position toward contracting and procurement with a goal of optimising results
- apply logical and rational processes to analyse the components of an issue
- think creatively to generate innovative solutions; decide what information is needed and where it might be found using appropriate technologies
- make valid judgements and synthesise information from a range of sources; communication in ways appropriate to the discipline and audience
- learn to use new technologies, decide on appropriate applications recognising their advantages and limitations
- understand and apply a range of learning strategies, take responsibility for one's own learning and development, sustain intellectual curiosity
- think globally and consider issues from a variety of perspectives
- graduates will be able to apply international standards and practices within this discipline or professional area; recognise individual human rights, appreciate the importance of a cultural diversity and value diversity of language;work independently and in teams and demonstrate leadership; understand and demonstrate professional behaviour
