Course

Professional Optometry - OPTM6424

Faculty: Faculty of Science

School: School of Optometry and Vision Science

Course Outline: http://www.optometry.unsw.edu.au

Campus: Sydney

Career: Postgraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 4

Enrolment Requirements:

Prerequisite: OPTM6412 and OPTM6411 and OPTM6400 and enrolment in program 3182 or 8095. Exclusion: OPTM4271

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

Objectives: A major focus in optometric education is to produce eye care professionals who offer complete patient care. This course is designed to prepare future optometrists to manage a private practice successfully as well as showcase other opportunities within the profession including those in industry, academia, research, government and public health.

Brief Curriculum:
The course will focus on the needs of small business operators by providing a solid foundation in the key business disciplines. This will reflect issues that can arise in the strategic management and development of an optometric practice. Topics will include human resources management, ethics, business planning and development, accounting/finance administration, microeconomics, personal finance, marketing, operations management, entrepreneurial skills, leadership, personal development and business law. The teaching approach will provide a stimulating and interactive environment for students to develop their business, leadership and teamwork skills in order to become a successful optometrist within the profession.
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