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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradDipBus
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Course code
1107295
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
The business world is constantly evolving, with issues such as changing technology and increasing competition as factors in this process.
As a business owner or professional, you need to understand the core business principles that help you succeed and stay ahead in today’s fast-paced world.
This one-year program includes study in financial analysis and budget control, marketing concepts, consumer behaviour, market systems and their limitations. It also examines the impact of government policy on the business environment.
As well as guiding you towards management roles, the Graduate Diploma of Business is a pathway to further study, including Southern Cross University's Master of Business Administration program. Graduates receive eight units of credit towards the MBA. This course is also available in online accelerated mode.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Demonstrate critical thinking, well developed judgement and the ability to reflect on self and others in business environments. Prepare a systematic approach to increasingly complex problem solving in a business context. |
GA2: Creativity Analyse innovative solutions to complex business problems. |
GA3: Ethical practice Demonstrate an advanced understanding of complex ethical and socially responsible business practices informed by a global perspective. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate an advanced understanding of a body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate critical thinking, well developed judgement and the ability to reflect on self and others in business environments. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Practice and develop expert communication and collaborations skills. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate an advanced understanding of culturally appropriate business practices informed by a global perspective. |
The Graduate Diploma in Business includes study in financial analysis and budget control, marketing concepts such as relationship marketing, and consumer behaviour, and market systems and their limitations, including impacts of government policy on business environments.
Students also develop an understanding of organisational behaviour, administrative hierarchy, job design, international business, strategic and project management, communication, leadership and teamwork in the contemporary organisation.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma of Business may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the Faculty Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma of Business students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising 8 core units.
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| BUSN5003 | Management Communication |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT5001 | Business Analytics |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT5002 | Organisational Behaviour |
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ACCT5002 | Accounting for Managers |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN6001 | Global Business |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PROJ5001 | Project Management |
Term1,3
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MRKT6002 | Digital Marketing |
Term1,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT6002 | The Positive Leader |
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
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| BUSN5003 | Management Communication | ||||
| STAT5001 | Business Analytics | ||||
| MGMT5002 | Organisational Behaviour | ||||
| ACCT5002 | Accounting for Managers | ||||
| Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the above four (4) units. | |||||
| BUSN6001 | Global Business | ||||
| PROJ5001 | Project Management | ||||
| MGMT6002 | The Positive Leader | ||||
| MRKT6002 | Digital Marketing | ||||