Program summary
Program overview
Admission requirements
Program requirements
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Program summary
Award abbreviation: GDBusAdmin
Degree type: postgraduate coursework program
Modes of study: on campus, online, multi-modal
Duration: 2 sessions - ⅔ year minimum full-time; 4 years maximum part-time
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places, domestic online fee-paying places, international fee-paying places, international online fee-paying places
Total courses: 8
Commencement: this program runs on a sessional basis, with intakes three times a year, commencing in late February, June and October (session 1, 2 and 3).
Program code: BU601
CRICOS code: 061058K for on campus mode only. International students selecting the on campus mode must enrol full-time in 4 courses per session. In addition, the online mode is not available for international students to study in Australia on a student visa.
Program overview
Graduates of the eight-course Graduate Diploma in Business Administration will undertake skill-focused programs of study and practical work to develop their professional understanding and problem-solving abilities.
The Graduate Diploma builds on the four-course Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and articulates into the Master of Business Administration.
Flexible study modes: on campus, online, or multi-modal
On campus and online study modes are available for this program. Multi-modal study provides further flexibility whereby students can study in one or more modes simultaneously to suit work or lifestyle commitments. For example, online students are able to attend lectures on campus should they wish to. This option is not available for international students studying on a student visa.
Admission requirements
A Bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution and a minimum of two years' relevant work experience are the requirements for entering the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration program.
or
Applicants without an undergraduate degree but having at least three years' relevant work experience and also:
- must pass a qualifying Business Select or approved equivalent examination (eg GMAT)
- may be required to undertake an interview
- must pass the qualifying four-course Graduate Certificate in Business Administration prior to continuing with the remaining courses in the GDBusAdmin.
Enrolment via this pathway is limited to 10 percent of total applicants.
and
English language requirement:
Applicants whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency by providing evidence of successful completion, within the last five years, of one of the qualifications below:
- 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 need to refer to the English language requirements.
Advanced standing
For information on advanced standing, refer to the Master of Business Administration.
Program requirements
Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses from those listed below. Students wishing to study fill-time will be required to take the courses as offered in each session of study. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
Program structure
Students must complete a total of 8 courses:
Session 1, early March – mid June
ACC701 Accounting for Managers
BUS703 Managing Research
BUS705 Innovation and Entrepreneurship
MKG701 Marketing Management
Session 2, late June – mid October
BUS702 Economics for Managers
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics
INF701 Information Systems for Managers
MGT701 Managing Organisations
Session 3, late October – mid February
BUS704 Corporate Finance
MGT702 Managing People
MGT703 Strategic Management
MGT704 Global Business Management
How to apply
Apply for a postgraduate program.
Enquiries
International students
USC International
Tel: +61 7 5430 1156
Fax: +61 7 5430 2836
Email: international@usc.edu.au
Australian and New Zealand students
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1221
Fax: +61 7 5430 1231
Email: businessfaculty@usc.edu.au