This document provides information about a Diploma of Management program offered by UTS Commercial at the University of Technology Sydney. The 26-day program provides lectures, industry visits, networking events, and simulations/assessments to help participants gain the practical skills needed for the workplace. It covers 8 modules related to management competencies. Participants who successfully complete all assessments will be awarded a Diploma of Management certification. The program aims to prepare graduates for their career transition through workshops on resume writing, interview skills, and marketing themselves. Industry site visits are included to two organizations: the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and Alcatel-Lucent.

1. PREPARING FOR THE WORKPLACE
WITH A DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
BRIAN LEIS
Business Development and Operations Manager
UTS COMMERCIAL
UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, SYDNEY
Ph: 02 9514-2692 Fax: 02 9514-1433
COURSE DESCRIPTION
UTS recognises that industry is increasingly demanding graduates that are work ready. We would like to offer you
the opportunity to develop the practical skills, confidence and competence necessary for the workplace - by
completing the BSB51107 Diploma of Management, a nationally recognised qualification.
The BSB51107 Diploma of Management will be issued by accessUTS Pty Ltd which is a Registered Training
Organisation (RTO Code 90811) owned and operated by the University of Technology Sydney.
This program will provide a variety of specific lectures from specialist career experts that will give an insight into
what to expect in the Australian workplace and how best to be prepared. You will engage with industry
professionals to understand their expectations and build sustainable working relationships useful in a global
workplace. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage different business scenarios effectively.
Through the duration of the program, you will be involved in simulation based learning and assessment. After
successful assessment for each component, you will be awarded a BSB51107 Diploma of Management. If you do
not complete the assessment requirements you will get a Certificate of Attendance only.
DURATION AND FEES
Start date: Monday 13th
January 2014
Finish date: Monday 10th
February 2014
Duration: 26 days
$2700 PER PERSON (GST exempt)
THIS FEE INCLUDES:
 Lecturer and Coursework fees
 All necessary transport to industry visits
 Dedicated accompaniment on all industry visits, site visits with our industry partners
 Simulation and Assessment
 Course notes
 Materials required for the study tour
 Certificate of Attendance
 Networking Functions
To apply, please click on the link below:
http://bit.ly/16StJQ8
Places are LIMITED

2. LEARNING
MODULES
SIMULATION
AND
ASSESSMENT
DIPLOMA OF
MANAGEMENT
COMPONENT 1
PART 1: LEARNING MODULES
This program is designed to provide you with the core leadership competencies required by contemporary managers. This
nationally recognised qualification provides the essential skills and knowledge required by individuals to perform effectively
as a manager in increasingly competitive and fast changing times.
This Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) qualification comprises a total of 8 modules of competency:
PART 2: SIMULATION AND ASSESSMENT
Within each of the eight modules, there will be a half day dedicated to Simulation and Assessment. Assessments will vary in
accordance with each module. To attain the Diploma of Management, each simulation session and assessment must be
completed successfully.
Simulation sessions have been created to provide mock situations, where you will be expected to react and deal with the
circumstances appropriately. Separate written assessment tasks will be allocated to participants for every module. Tasks will
vary according to the competencies that each module requires. It will be your responsibility to complete and submit each task
as specified by the lecturer.
MODULE 1: BSBWOR502B ENSURE TEAM EFFECTIVENESS
Establishing and developing team performance plan
Developing and facilitating team cohesion
Facilitating teamwork
Liaising with stakeholders
MODULE 2: BSBMGT502B MANAGE PEOPLE
PEFORMANCE
Allocating work to staff
Assessing staff performance
Providing staff feedback
MODULE 3: BSBMGT515A MANAGE OPERATIONAL PLAN
Developing an operational plan
Planning and managing resource acquisitions
Monitoring and reviewing operational performance
MODULE 4: BSBMGT516C FACILITATE CONTINUOUS
IMPROVEMENT
Planning continuous improvement systems and processes
Monitoring and reviewing performance
Providing opportunities for further improvement
MODULE 5: BSBWOR501B MANAGE PERSONAL WORK
PRIORITIES & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Establishing personal work goals
Setting and meeting own work priorities
Developing and maintaining professional competence
MODULE 6: BSBPMG522A UNDERTAKE PROJECT WORK
Defining and scoping the project
Planning the project
Executing and monitoring the project
Evaluating and the project
MODULE 7: BSBRSK501B MANAGE RISK
Establishing and identifying the risk context
Analysing the risks
Selecting and treating risks
MODULE 8: BSBFIM501A MANAGE BUDGETS &
FINANCIAL PLANS
Planning financial management approaches
Implementing financial management approaches
Monitoring and controlling finances
Evaluating financial approaches and controls
COURSE STRUCTURE
This course comprises of 5 components:

3. COMPONENT 2:
WORK READINESS & JOB INHANCEMENT LECTURES
COMPONENT 3:
INDUSTRY VISITS
COMPONENT 4: 2x NETWORKING FUNCTIONS
COMPONENT 5: PROGRAM REVIEW AND PROGRESSION SESSION
Specialist career enhancement sessions will be provided
by Malcolm McKenzie, former Manager of the UTS
Careers Service. Malcolm provides detailed lectures
specific to career development and the transition from
University to the workplace. These lectures will provide
essential information assuring a confident move to the
workplace.
MALCOLM McKENZIE
Malcolm McKenzie has over 30 years’ experience working
in the areas of career education and career development
with secondary and tertiary students. He has had a
number of journal articles published and co-authored
three books on career development. Until recently a
Director of Graduate Careers Australia, Australia’s peak
body in promoting and fostering employment and career
opportunities for graduates from higher education
institutions.
You will be given a half day guided tour of the following offices, where you will engage and be shown the processes of their extensive operations:
The two functions will introduce you to a range of industry specific professionals, executives, UTS networking affiliates and advisory
experts. These Functions provide a platform for you to engage with and for you to build long-term relationships with professionals
from your chosen path of study.
At the conclusion of this program, you will receive individual feedback on their professional development and attainment milestones
for completion of the program. This session will also be used to review and take account of what needs to be completed, in an
agreed timeframe, to qualify for a “Diploma of Management”
MARKETING YOURSELF
Understanding the selection
process
Marketing your skills
Practical work on articulating
skills
RESUME 101
Interpreting job
advertisements
Cover letter
Resumes
Online applications
INTERVIEW SKILLS
Interview process
Preparation
Post Interview
Answering tough
interview questions
SYDNEY INSTITUTE OF MARINE SCIENCE (SIMS)*
SIMS conducts multidisciplinary marine research across five
core research themes - Urbanisation, Biodiversity, Climate
Change, Ocean Resources, and Marine Management. SIMS is
also the operator of the NSW node of the Australian
Government’s Integrated Marine Observing System – IMOS.
SIMS plays a vital role in producing the next generation of
marine researchers and managers by facilitating the research
of PhD students and post-doctoral fellows, and through
undergraduate and postgraduate teaching at the
Institute. Post graduate opportunities offered include the
SIMS Master of Marine Science and Management and SIMS
Doctoral Fellowships which are awarded annually.
ALCATEL-LUCENT*
The telecommunications sector today is undergoing rapid
transition. New technologies and content platforms are
contributing to new realities, new demands and new business
models that the industry is adapting to.
Alcatel-Lucent is at the forefront of this transformation. The
long-trusted partner of communications service providers,
enterprises and governments around the world, Alcatel-
Lucent delivers the innovation our customers need to stay
ahead, to be competitive, to meet their challenges and take
advantage of their opportunities.
*Subject to availability