- 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 Public Relations Events Project | |||
BUS702 International Communication | |||
BUS704 Internship/Industry Project | |||
MGT701 Public Relations: Contemporary Perspectives | |||
MGT703 Crisis and Issues Management | |||
MKG701 Media and Community Relations |
Elective courses: (4)
Select 4 courses from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
ACC506 Media and Promotion: Tourism and Hospitality | |||
ACC508 Communication Campaign Planning | |||
ACC511 International Communication | |||
ACC512 Rural and Regional Sustainability | |||
ACC520 International Community Development and Global Justice | |||
ACC610 Community Development and Social Action | |||
ACC611 Social Work and Human Services Practice | |||
ACC620 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory | |||
ACC621 Social Justice, Welfare and the State | |||
BUS513 Organic Chemistry | |||
BUS514 Inorganic Chemistry | |||
BUS515 Physical Chemistry | |||
BUS703 Medicinal Organic Chemistry | |||
BUS705 Environmental Chemistry | |||
BUS706 Biochemistry | |||
BUS707 Analytical Sciences | |||
BUS708 Introduction to Behavioural Health | |||
BUS710 Public Health Foundations | |||
BUS711 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | |||
INF701 Health Promotion Principles | |||
MGT702 Health Promotion Settings | |||
MGT704 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation | |||
MGT711 Public Health Project | |||
MGT712 Work Place Learning I | |||
MGT721 Public Health Foundations | |||
MGT722A Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | |||
MGT722B Health Promotion Principles | |||
MGT725 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation |
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.