Graduate Diploma of Business (CRICOS 087650B)

The Graduate Diploma of Business is a professional graduate course which provides opportunities for applicants holding a degree in any discipline to gain broadly-based knowledge and practical skills in management at an advanced level. The Graduate Diploma provides expert insights into the core concepts and practices of business. It also develops the skills for leadership and business administration and self-directed learning, and provides opportunities for applying this knowledge to business problems and for exercising initiative in typical management roles.

The Graduate Diploma of Business has 6 core subjects and 2 electives designed to equip managers with the skills for decision-making, critical analysis, business planning and managing people which are crucial for success in business. It covers the core functions of management and business administration, finance and strategy, and the relationships between them.

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Business,

Students MUST study and gain the six (6) Core Subjects shown in the planner below.

Students are to select two (2) elective subjects from the list below.

Students will study the course with the following study pattern, assuming no Credit Transfer has been approved:

4 Core subjects in the first trimester

2 Core plus 2 Elective subjects in the second trimester

Depending on the core and elective subjects chosen, students completing the Graduate Diploma of Business can articulate into the Master of Accounting with a maximum of 5 credits for prior learning, or the Master of Professional Accounting with a maximum of 8 credits for prior learning.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the core business disciplines: management, organisational behaviour, accounting, finance, economics, marketing, statistics and business law and the relationships between them.

2. Demonstrate skills in critical thinking to identify, analyse and evaluate current theories and developments and emerging trends in business.

3. Communicate appropriate business solutions effectively to stakeholders.

4. Demonstrate skills in the application of knowledge and problem-solving and the ability to think rigorously and independently.

Exercise judgement to identify, evaluate and implement business solutions

Show an understanding of the values of scholarly enquiry

Value ethical conduct and professionalism in work and civic life.