BUSINESS & LAW2. Criminal Justice Administration 1. Business / ManagementAdvanced Certificate in BusinessInstitution: Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology (MIBT) Course Description: This course is a vocationally oriented business program equivalent to Year 12 and is designed to prepare students for the MIBT Diploma of Commerce and subsequently for university studies. It provides students with current and relevant knowledge in business related areas such as Accounting, Information Processing, Management and Marketing and therefore assists them with preparation for employment as well as further studies. Major Studies: Accounting; Business Communications; Business Economics; Business Maths & Statistics; Computing; Management and Marketing. Entry Requirements: Year 11 or Mature Aged entry. Course Duration: 2 semesters (8 months). Courses commence in March, June and October. Mode of Study: Full-time or Part-time. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria. Articulation: Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible for entry to the Diploma of Commerce at MIBT. Students with high grades in the Advanced Certificate course may also be eligible for entry to first year university. Career Outcomes: Graduates of the Advanced Certificate will have acquired significant skills to enhance their employment prospects in a range of business occupations. Upon completion of the Advanced Certificate, graduates will also be eligible to undertake further study at university level. Course Fees: $6,000 (2 semesters). Contact: Admission Officer Tel: (03) 9244 5197 Diploma of BusinessInstitution: Stott's Colleges Course Description: The Diploma in Business provides a university pathway for students who have completed Year 12 or equivalent. Major Studies: Accounting and Business Decisions; Foundations of Economics; Business Information Systems; Fundamentals of Law; Management Principles; Introduction to Tourism; Introduction to Marketing; Introduction to Human Resource Management. Course Duration: 2 semesters - 28 weeks. March, July & October intakes. Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Mode of Study: Day, Full-time. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria. Articulation: Articulates into 2nd Year university. Career Outcomes: Further study. Careers in administration. Course Fees: $8,000 Aust residents; $10,000 International students. Updated October 2000 Contact: Cornelia DeBrincat- Coordinator University Programs Tel: (03) 9629 9966 Diploma of CommerceInstitution: Melbourne Institute of Business & Technology (MIBT) Course Description: This course is based on and equivalent to the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce degree at Deakin University. It provides an alternative pathway to university studies for students who may not be able to gain direct entry to university. Upon successful completion of 8 of the 9 units of study offered, students are eligible for direct entry into second year of the Deakin University Commerce degree as well as advanced standing at other Australian universities. Major Studies: Accounting; Business English; Business Law; Economics; Management; Business Information Systems; Business Statistics. Entry Requirements: Year 12 or equivalent, Advanced Certificate in Business, Certificate IV in Business & Computing, or Mature aged entry. Course Duration: 2 semesters (8 months). Courses commence in March, June and October. Mode of Study: Full-time or Part-time. Accreditation: The MIBT Diploma of Commerce is approved and moderated by Deakin University. Articulation: This course articulates into second year of the Bachelor of Commerce at Deakin University. Articulation and advanced standing is also available at other Australian universities. Career Outcomes: Graduates are eligible for entry into second year of the Bachelor of Commerce degree at Deakin University, leading to career opportunities in Accounting, Management, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, and a range of other business related careers. Course Fees: $8,000 (2 semesters). Contact: Admission Officer Tel: (03) 9244 5197 2. Criminal Justice AdministrationBachelor of Arts, Criminal JusticeInstitution: Australian Institute of Public Safety Course Description: Focussing on law enforcement, courts and corrections, this course combines a comprehensive theoretical education, practical training and professional development necessary for a career in criminal justice. Major Studies: Criminal Justice Psychology Criminal Law Legal Process Justice systems Evidence Human Rights Entry Requirements: Not based on ENTER score alone, but on other criteria such as ability to complete the program satisfactorily and demonstrated interested in this particular field on study Course Duration / Commencement dates: Three years full time, or six years part-time - Semester One, 2003 - Annual intake Mode of Study: F/T, P/T,Day or evening Accreditation: Accredited by the Victorian Department of Education Articulation / Credit Transfer Arrangements: Credit transfers may be available for Non-Year 12 students who have completed relevant subjects in another tertiary course. Each credit transfer decision will be made on a case by case basis, and subject exemptions granted accordingly. Career Outcomes: State or federal police, state or federal investigations or enforcement agencies, customs, courts administration, paralegal work, public or private corrections administration Course Fees: $4,995 per year (for 2003) Contact: Patricia McQueen - 03 9654 6666 Bachelor of Arts, Public SafetyInstitution: Australian Institute of Public Safety Course Description: Public safety involves developing and implementing strategies that aim to protect and preserve an environment from disruption with protective measures through the use of technology, personnel and training. This course combines a comprehensive theoretical education, practical training and professional development necessary for a career in public safety Major Studies: Public Safety; Psychology; Criminal Law; Legal Process; Community Safety; Criminology; Security management; Ethics Entry Requirements: Not based on ENTER score alone, but on other criteria such as ability to complete the program satisfactorily and demonstrated interested in this particular field on study Course Duration / Commencement dates: Three years full time, or six years part-time - Semester One, 2003 - Annual intake Mode of Study: F/T, P/T,Day or evening Accreditation: Accredited by the Victorian Department of Education Articulation / Credit Transfer Arrangements: Credit transfers may be available for Non-Year 12 students who have completed relevant subjects in another tertiary course. Each credit transfer decision will be made on a case by case basis, and subject exemptions granted accordingly. Career Outcomes: Community safety officers; Public safety project workers; community and public crime prevention; business, security and safety planning; risk and hazard management Course Fees: $4,995 per year (for 2003) Contact: Patricia McQueen - 03 9654 6666 3. Frontline ManagementCertificate III, IV & Diploma in Frontline ManagementInstitution: Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia Course Description: The APESMA Certificate III, IV and Diploma in Frontline Management are competency-based programs which meets the needs of frontline managers in the international economic context, with specific reference to the requirements for quality, best practice and international competitiveness. The program provides the opportunity for the competencies and skills of frontline managers to be developed to meet the specific needs of industry and enterprises. This is achieved through work-based learning, on-going development and workplace assessment. Major Studies: Creating Best Practice; Human Resource Management; Managing People; Self Management. Entry Requirements: To be literate and numerate in spoken and written English. Course Duration & Mode : Distance Education or customised in-house company training. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria. Running national accredited course - QLD 7040, QLD 7041 & QLD 7042. Mutual recognition has been granted for all states. Articulation: Certificate III and Certificate IV programs articulate into the Diploma in Frontline Management. Career Outcomes: Participants will ideally be in supervisory or enter supervisory level management. Course Fees: Certificate III - $980; Certificate IV - $1200; Diploma $1680 (Updated December 2000) Contact: Administration Officer Tel: (03) 9695 8867 4. International TradeCertificate IV in Business (International Trade)Institution: Stott's Colleges Course Description: This course is designed for students who have completed Year 11 or equivalent and who wish to undertake university preparation programs in business. Students then proceed to Diploma programs and into 2nd Year university. Major Studies: Business Communication; Accounting Fundamentals; Economics for Business; Introduction to Business Mathematics; International Business; Computing and Information Management; Marketing; Introduction to Business Law. Entry Requirements: Year 11 or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Course Duration: 2 semesters - 28 weeks. March, July, October intakes. Mode of Study: Day, Full-time. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria. Stott's Colleges and the University of Ballarat have forged a partnership to provided university accredited courses through Stott's Colleges in Melbourne. Articulation: Articulates to Diploma of Business. Career Outcomes: Further studies or a career in administration. Course Fees: $6,000 Aust resident; $8,000 International student. Updated October 2000 Contact: Cornelia DeBrincat - Coordinator University Programs Tel: (03) 9629 9966 5. Maritime BusinessCertificate III in Maritime BusinessInstitution: Australian Maritime College Course Description: Provides entry level qualifications for persons employed, or who aim to be employed, in an administrative capacity within the maritime transport and associated industries. Major Studies: Commercial and operational aspects of the maritime industry including shipping, administration and customer services. Entry Requirements: Year 10. Experience and informal study will be taken into account for persons without the above qualification. Course Duration: 12 - 18 months. Mode of Study: Flexible. Career Outcomes: Administrative positions including Shipping Officer, Logistics Clerk, Inward Freight Clerk, Outward Freight Clerk, Import Officer, Export Officer. Course Fees: $300 Contact: Student Administration Tel: (03) 6335 4711 Freecall: 1800 030 277 6. MBA PreparationCourse in MBA PreparationInstitution: Stott's Colleges Course Description: This course is designed to prepare students who have completed a Bachelors degree to undertake an MBA program. Stott's Colleges offers a 14 week program in association with the University of Ballarat. This program is available to students with no work experience. Major Studies: Business Communications; Organisation Behaviour; Spreadsheet Fundamentals; Economics for Business; Management Information Systems; Managing Human Resources; Managing Finance. Entry Requirements: Bachelor Degree. TOEFL 570 / IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Course Duration: 14 weeks. March, July and October intakes. Mode of Study: Day full-time. Accreditation: State Training Board of Victoria. Articulation: Articulates to MBA program. Career Outcomes: MBA program or a career in management. Course Fees: $5,000 Aust resident; $6,000 International student Updated October 2000 Contact: Cornelia DeBrincat - Coordinator University Programs Tel: (03) 9629 9966
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