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Course Information

Graduate Diploma of Business

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code L96

This Graduate Diploma by Coursework degree is designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to manage effectively in today's organisations. It is relevant to those seeking to enter or extend their management career. The course provides a pathway for progression Into an MBA degree for those seeking to further progress their careers in the field of management.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Communicate and apply innovative strategies for people and organisational management to enhance organisational performance in diverse settings whilst demonstrating cross cultural and indigenous awareness.
2. Demonstrate creativity, interdependence and individual accountability through constructive participation in operational team and individual processes.
3. Demonstrate critical thinking to initiate, plan and implement organisational processes and techniques to evaluate finances and the performance of a business.
4. Demonstrate specialised knowledge and skills required to manage in a contemporary global business environment.
5. Implement strategic plans to solve problems, drive and increase value and create a competitive advantage.
6. Investigate, analyse and synthesise the theories, information and technologies available for business to execute and justify faster and superior management decisions.
7. Make independent judgments and provide sustainable solutions to dilemmas and issues in a contemporary global business environment.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have a Bachelor Degree or equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience, with equivalents considered. Alternatively applicants can have a Graduate Certificate in Business, with equivalents considered.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 1 Year
• Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Prof Peter George GALVIN

Course Structure

1 x Business Elective unit