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Course Information

Graduate Diploma of Business

Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code L96

This Graduate Diploma of Business 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. Apply high level, independent judgement when analysing and evaluating complex problems to generate creative solutions for business.
2. Communicate advanced knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences in business settings.
3. Critique complex business issues considering the ethical and social consequences.
4. Demonstrate advanced understanding of a global body of business knowledge and practice by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating tasks in a business setting.

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 meet the published entry requirements. Alternatively applicants may apply with a Graduate Certificate of Business/Commerce.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.

Course Duration

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

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

On-campus delivery may be via block delivery in a six-week accelerated mode. Units will be delivered from Perth CBD, Joondalup or Mount Lawley campus. Block delivery involves online delivery of material, coupled with two complete weekends that are separated by a number of weeks. The material delivered via online mode will occur prior to the first block weekend and between the two weekend blocks of face to face teaching.

Cross Campus Attendance

On-campus delivery may be via block delivery in a six-week accelerated mode. Units will be delivered from Perth CBD, Joondalup or Mount Lawley campus.

Course Coordinator

Dr Judy LUNDY

Course Structure