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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
16 months part-time
Duration may vary depending on unit availabilities, previous study or work experience -
Location
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Placements
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ATAR
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Inherent Requirements
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradDipBus
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Course code
1108100
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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, greater global mobility and increasing competition all 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 bigger management roles, the Graduate Diploma of Business is a pathway to further study, including Southern Cross University's MBA program. Graduates are awarded advanced standing of eight units into the MBA.
Learn more about this online course.
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Develop and create professional solutions to specific problem from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a specific issue or theory from a professional area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
Develop and create professional solutions to specific problem from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a specific issue or theory from a professional area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
Analyse and compare challenging organizational ethical issues within a professional context. Apply discipline based knowledge and professional skills in situations that require autonomy and a high level of responsible behaviour. |
Demonstrate and apply well-developed discipline knowledge and professional skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective. Apply and integrate research principles and methods to professional management situations. |
Develop and create professional solutions to specific problem from a discipline area. Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a specific issue or theory from a professional area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
Prepare and deliver professional discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business or public context. Prepare and deliver professional and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts. Investigate and explain leadership research and practice in the management of people and self. Appraise self and team regarding participation and performance. |
Demonstrate and apply well-developed discipline knowledge and professional skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective. Apply and integrate research principles and methods to professional management situations. |
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.
You will develop an understanding of organisational behaviour, administrative hierarchy, job design, international business, project management, communication leadership and teamwork in the contemporary organisation. You will also study market systems and their limitations, including impacts of government policy on business environments.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| SCU Online | Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4, Study Period 5, Study Period 6 | 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
Applications for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma of Business may be selected where they can demonstrate academic or professional standing considered by the School Board or Course Coordinator to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.
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 (96 credit points).
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the equivalent of 4 core units (48 credit points) as approved by the Course Coordinator.
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.
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| BUSN5005 | Management Communication (Online) |
Study Period1,5
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| STAT5002 | Business Analytics (Online) | Not currently available |
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| MGMT5003 | Organisational Behaviour (Online) |
Study Period2,6
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| ACCT5003 | Accounting for Managers (Online) |
Study Period4
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| BUSN6002 | Global Business (Online) |
Study Period3
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| PROJ5002 | Project Management Principles |
Study Period1,2,3,4,5,6
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| MRKT6004 | Digital Marketing (Online) | Not currently available |
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| MGMT6003 | The Positive Leader (Online) |
Study Period6
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Core Units |
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| ACCT5003 | Accounting for Managers (Online) | ||
| BUSN5005 | Management Communication (Online) | ||
| MGMT5003 | Organisational Behaviour (Online) | ||
| STAT5002 | Business Analytics (Online) | ||
| BUSN6002 | Global Business (Online) | ||
| PROJ5002 | Project Management Principles | ||
| MRKT6004 | Digital Marketing (Online) | ||
| MGMT6003 | The Positive Leader (Online) | ||