Management program heads north
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One of the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's most successful management development programs has been exported to Darwin, filling a gap in the Northern Territory's professional market. It is the first time the Professional Management Program (PMP) has been offered in Darwin, attracting an intake of 15 students in its first year. The program, which is run out of the Adelaide (AGSB), is designed for managers and professionals who want to increase their skills in the marketplace and acquire postgraduate management qualifications. It is presented in six, two-day modules over a 12-month period. Director of Executive Education at the AGSB Bob Walter said the response to the new program in Darwin had been "extremely positive". "There was nothing similar to this program being run in the Northern Territory and we have effectively plugged that gap," he said. The course is a modular program that covers a range of management topics including the core topics of leadership, financial and strategic management, and business fundamentals. More than 1000 managers from the public and private sector have completed the course since it was launched in Adelaide in 1999. About 50% of all past PMP graduates had not studied university or completed any tertiary study prior to signing up for the program. Mr Walter said despite the lack of tertiary qualifications, most participants had considerable management experience, averaging seven to
nine years. "A lot of the people undertaking the course have been in a managerial role for some time, but are looking for an endorsement of their skills. Many want to beef up their resumes or embark on postgraduate management study. "The feedback we get from their mentors and other senior managers at the completion of the course is very positive. As participants become more competent in their role, they also become more confident. This confidence flows on to the rest of their work group resulting in a more effective business unit," he said. In addition to personal and professional development, the program can provide significant benefits to the host organisation through the work-based strategic project. These benefits can include enhanced working environments, increased revenues, greater productivity and cost efficiencies. Mr Walter said the AGSB has tailored the program for different organisations in the public and private sectors, where the content is customised to suit particular organisational needs. In Adelaide, the PMP carries status of two subjects into the range of award programs offered at the AGSB. The 最新糖心Vlog has held discussions with Charles Darwin 最新糖心Vlog, which has confirmed that applications for credit into their postgraduate management programs will be considered on merit. Story by Candy Gibson
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