Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
Course Code | 24706 |
Version | 2 |
Faculty | Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the (AQF level 8) Guidelines for Graduate diplomas. Completion of an appropriate undergraduate degree, equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree, from this or another university; or Other qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Law, Business and the Creative Arts as equivalent to the above; or Completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration from this university. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the 番茄社区 Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Nil |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Graduate diploma Guideline in the (AQF level 8). |
Course Structure
Core
MBA CORE
LB5214:03 Current Business Issues
LB5215:03 Strategy and Leadership
LB5212:03 Financial Foundations for Managers
LB5201:03 Managing Business in a Global Context
Options
Select 6 credit points (generally two subjects) from the MBA Outer Core
MBA OUTER CORE
LB5202:03 Marketing Management *
LB5205:03 People in Organisations #
LB5209:03 Managing Globally
CO5125:03 Economics for Managers
CP5603:03 Advanced E-Security
LB5203:03 Sustainable Enterprise ^
CO5119:03 Business Law
CO5124:03 Data Analysis and Decision Modelling !!
LB5210:03 Independent Studies
*-This subject is compulsory for students selecting the MBA Marketing Major
#-This subject is compulsory for students selecting the MBA Human Resource Management Major
^-This subject is compulsory for students selecting the MBA International Tourism Major
!!-This subject is compulsory for students selecting the MBA Accounting and Finance Major
Plus
Select 6 credit points (generally two subjects) from either the MBA Outer Core or any subject from an MBA major or from any level 5 subject
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Brisbane | |
Cairns | |
Singapore | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 4 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | A candidate who has failed the final subject towards the award and who gained 40% or more of the marks for that subject, may be granted a supplementary examination in that subject. However if that subject is required for accreditation, then the criteria specified by that accreditation will apply. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 4 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 8 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Candidates who are granted advanced standing for the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration will be required to surrender that award prior to taking out the Graduate Diploma. No advanced standing will be granted for work experience or undergraduate studies. |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the relevant number of credit points and appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate of Business Administration. |
Course articulation | Candidates who complete the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration are eligible for entry to the Master of Business Administration, and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under the Graduate Diploma. |