Corporate Responsibility (Graduate Certificate)

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Year

2011

Award

Graduate Certificate in Corporate Responsibility

Length

1 year part-time

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This program provides managers and leaders with a sound and systematic body of knowledge and skills based on the latest research in corporate responsibility (CR). It seeks to broaden and deepen their understanding of the issues and dilemmas surrounding the management of CR, and to provide them with an integrated approach to CR theory and practice that incorporates business, environment and social imperatives. The course is suitable for people who would like to be working in CR, would like to obtain a greater professionalisation in CR, or who want a clearer pathway into the CR profession.

Course structure

Students complete four compulsory subjects: Foundations in Integrating Responsible Business Practices; Culture, Values and Ethics in Business; Foundations of Managing Environmental, Social and Governance Risk; and Corporate Value.

Contact hours

30 contact hours per subject, per term. Subjects are generally delivered in 5-day block mode.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus.

Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.

Apply directly to the Graduate School of Management. Closing dates for each semester: 3 January, 18 March, 10 June, 2 September.

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2011): $11,235 (per 60 credit points)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Additional costs (AUD)

Approximately $600 for books and stationery.

Prerequisites

Australian Bachelor degree in any discipline or approved international equivalent, and five years' work experience or significant level of business experience, equivalent to 8 years.

Semester starts

January, April, July, September

Additional information

Students must also submit two referee reports with their application. Download the proformas (PDF 430 KB).

Career opportunities

Given the progressive engagement of business and government in matters of governance, accountability and sustainability, graduates can expect to find a wide range of roles available in corporate and government sectors.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/gsm/courses/corporate-responsibility/grad-cert

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