- MBA — the international standard for graduate business qualifications
- Innovative and flexible approaches to learning
- Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of studying online
Program summary
Program title: Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Award abbreviation: GDBusAdmin
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus, online
Duration: 8 months minimum full-time; 4 years maximum part-time.
Commence: Trimester 1, Trimester 2, or Trimester 3
Fee type 2013: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
USC program code: BU610
CRICOS code: 067675C
Broaden your managerial skills to prepare for senior management roles.
In today’s business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. Graduate training in management and business administration can complement and enhance the skills you have gained in the workplace, or add value to existing qualifications — fast tracking your career ambitions.
USC’s business administration programs offer you innovative and flexible approaches to learning, including the opportunity to study online. Courses explore current business issues and offer you network-building opportunities. You learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, and focus on the application of theory and execution of practice.
The 4-course Graduate Certificate in Business Administration introduces you to fundamental areas of business administration. Courses cover the key functional areas of an organisation and provide you with knowledge and skills in the key discipline areas. It is also an entry pathway if you wish to complete the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration but do not hold a bachelors degree.
The 8-course Graduate Diploma builds on the Graduate Certificate and articulates into the Master of Business Administration. In the Graduate Diploma, you extend the skill-focused study and practical work to develop your professional understanding and problem-solving abilities. Depending on your interests, you can choose to study courses in decision-making, economics, marketing, management, law, ethics or informatics.
The suite culminates in the 12-course MBA, which is now the international standard for graduate business qualifications. As an MBA student, you develop managerial skills in critical thinking and research and analysis through individual and team-based work. You complete six required courses covering the fundamental areas of business administration and choose six elective courses, which allow you to focus on specific interest areas.
For added flexibility, if you enrol in the Graduate Diploma you may choose to exit after completing the first four courses with the Graduate Certificate and achieve a recognised qualification. Similarly, if you enrol in the masters program, you may choose to exit after completing the first eight courses and gain the Graduate Diploma. Subject to certain time conditions, you can return to upgrade your qualification later.
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:
- possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
- have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
- candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
Intakes - when to apply
There will be three intakes a year: Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Business
Tel: + 61 7 5430 1259
Fax: + 61 7 5430 2589
Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2013.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2013:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.
Program requirements and notes
- Student may select 4 required courses plus 4 elective courses, a total of 8 courses, from the lists below.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Required courses: (4)
Select 4 courses from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
ACC701 Accounting Fundamentals |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program or (enrolled in Program SC410 or SC411 and 280 units completed towards these Programs) Anti: MBA705 and MBA717 or EMB755 and EMB767 |
BUS702 Economics for Managers |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program or (enrolled in Program SC410, SC411, SC425, SC404 or SC405) and 280 units completed towards these Programs) Anti: MBA708 or EMB758 |
BUS704 Finance and Accounting for Managers |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA713 or EMB763 or ACC511 |
MGT701 Leading and Managing Organisations |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program or (enrolled in Program SC410, SC411, SC425, SC404 or SC405 and 280 units completed towards these Programs) Anti: MBA707 or EMB757 |
MGT703 Strategy, Governance and Ethics |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA712 or EMB762 |
MKG701 Marketing in a Global Environment |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA702 and MBA726 |
Elective courses: (4)
Select 4 courses from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
---|---|---|---|---|
ACC506 Accounting Fundamentals |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program | |
ACC508 Informatics and Financial Applications |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA706 or EMB756 or INF701 | |
ACC511 Managerial Finance |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Co: BUS502 Anti: BUS704 or EMB763 or MBA713 | |
ACC512 | ||||
ACC520 Legal Regulation of Business Structures |
| 12 | Pre: BUS503 and enrolled in any Postgraduate Program | |
ACC610 Strategic Management Accounting |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program | |
ACC611 Taxation Law and Practice |
| 12 | Pre: BUS503 and enrolled in any PGRD Program | |
ACC620 Contemporary Accounting Issues |
| 12 | Pre: ACC510 and enrolled in any PGRD Program | |
ACC621 Issues in Auditing Practice |
| 12 | Pre: ACC512 or ACC510 and enrolled in any PGRD Program | |
BUS513 The Literature Review |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any honours program or postgraduate coursework program | |
BUS514 Qualitative Research Methods |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any honours program or postgraduate coursework program | |
BUS515 Applied Quantitative Research Methods |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any honours program or postgraduate coursework program Anti: MBA719 or EMB769 | |
BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA703 or EMB753 | |
BUS705 Innovation Management and Professional Development |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA701 or EMB751 | |
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program | |
BUS707 Managing Across Global Cultures |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA723 or EMB773 | |
BUS708 International Trade and Finance |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program | |
BUS710 Digital Branding |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program | |
BUS711 | ||||
INF701 Management Informatics |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program or (enrolled in Program SC410 or SC411 and 280 units completed towards either of these programs) | |
MGT702 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program or (enrolled in Program SC410 or SC411 and 280 units completed towards this Program) Anti: MBA710 and MBA725 or EMB760 and EMB775 | |
MGT704 Global Business Management |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program | |
MGT711 Entrepreneurship and Venture Planning |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA704 or MBA716 or EMB754 or EMB766 | |
MGT712 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility |
| 12 | Pre: Enrolled in any PGRD Program Anti: MBA711 and MBA714 or EMB761 and EMB764 | |
MGT721 | ||||
MGT722A | ||||
MGT722B | ||||
MGT725 |
TOTAL UNITS 96
* Management Project A, B and C are not open for student enrolment. These courses are for students who are given substitutes upon entry and require the Faculty’s approval.
** Program schedule is subject to change without notice.