Program structure

The PDM program encompasses an academically rigorous, current and practical curriculum aimed at developing managerial awareness, skills and judgement. It introduces students to the disciplines and concepts used in the management of business, government and non-profit organisations.

Our academic calendar comprises three 13 week terms each year - 12 weeks of teaching and a final examination week. There are two week holiday periods between Terms 1 and 2 and Terms 2 and 3 and a six week holiday over the December/January period.

To qualify for the postgraduate diploma, students must complete the nine compulsory subjects.

The core subjects of the PDM introduce the major areas of business management. The aim at this level is to provide a sound foundation in the skills, concepts and knowledge required by the well-rounded general manager.

PDM study plan (based on normal study progress of two subjects a term.)


Subjects
1st Term
  • The World of Management – one week intensive
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Managing People for High Performance
2nd Term
  • Marketing
  • Data and Decisions
3rd Term
  • Managerial Economics
  • Financial Management
4th Term*
  • Economics and Public Policy
  • Managing Processes
  • Business Strategy
* Students undertake 2 of these 3 subjects

These subjects form the major part of the MBA core and PDM students can apply to continue on to complete the MBA degree.