Managing Director
Create, direct and review major functions of industrial, commercial and government organisations independently or through subordinate executives.
Managing Director
Managing Director
Roles and responsibilities
A Managing Director determines, formulates and reviews the general policy program and the overall direction of an organisation within the framework established by a board of directors or similar governing body.
A Managing Director's tasks include:
- determining objectives, strategies, policies and programs for organisations
- providing overall direction and management to organisations
- authorising material, human and financial resources to implement organisational policies and programs
- monitoring and evaluating performance of organisations against organisational objectives and strategies
- consulting with senior subordinate staff and reviewing recommendations and reports
- preparing or arranging for the preparation of reports, budgets and forecasts and presenting them to governing bodies
- representing the organisation at official occasions; in negotiations; at conventions; at seminars; in public hearings and forums; and liaison between areas of responsibility
- selecting or approving the selection of senior and executive staff
- ensuring the organisation complies with company laws and other relevant legislation
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
Undergraduate Courses To Become
Managing Director
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Postgraduate Courses To Become
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Managing Director
Coursework courses to pursue this career
Postgraduate study is not necessarily required for this occupation, but may be helpful for career advancement.Relevant postgraduate courses include:
The University of Western Australia