Program summary
Admission requirements
Program requirements
Program structure
Enquiries
Program summary
Award abbreviation: GDMgt
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Modes of study: on campus and online. International students selecting the on campus mode must enrol full-time in each of the 4 courses per session. In addition, the online mode is not available for international students to study in Australia on a student visa.
Duration: two sessions - ⅔ year minimum full-time; 4 years maximum part-time
Total courses: 8
Commencement: this program runs on a session basis, three times a year, commencing in late February, June and October. There are three intakes per year.
Program code: BU631
CRICOS code: not available to international students on student visas
Admission requirements
A Bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution.
Applications are also invited from candidates who do not have an undergraduate degree but who have relevant work experience of three years or more. These candidates must first enrol in and complete a qualifying four-course Graduate Certificate in Management. Enrolment via this pathway is limited to 10 percent of total applicants.
Applicants whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency by providing evidence of one of the following required qualifications:
- IELTS - 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all subtests, or
- TOEFL - 575 with TWE of 5 (paper-based test) or 230 (computer-based test), or
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English - Level A Pass, or
- previous degree completed in English
International students also need to refer to the English language requirements.
Advanced standing
For information on advanced standing refer to the Master of Management.
Program requirements
Students are required to successfully complete eight courses as specified in the Graduate Diploma in Management program structure. International students wishing to study on campus must study full-time and are required to complete the courses listed for their chosen session of enrolment. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
Program structure
Session 1, late February - early June
ACC701 Accounting for Managers
BUS703 Research Methods for Managers
BUS705 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MKG701 Marketing Management
Session 2, late June - early October
BUS702 Economics for Managers
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics
INF701 Information Systems for Managers
MGT701 Managing Organisations
Session 3, late October - early February
BUS704 Corporate Finance
MGT702 Managing People
MGT703 Strategic Management
MGT704 Global Business Management
Enquiries
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au