Information valid for students commencing in 2021.
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global
Handbook year | 2021 |
Course code | 300206 |
Course type | Graduate Diploma (Coursework) (AQF Level 8) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
College | Business, Law and Governance |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites |
*Cognate disciplines: Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Management, Commerce, HRM, Economics, Tourism and Hospitality or other disciplines where students will have completed study relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management. *Business experience: Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in a business environment. Students will have business experience relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management. **Management experience: Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in a management, leadership or supervisory level in a business environment or be eligible for a member grade status of a relevant professional organisation. Students will have demonstrable effective management experience relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management. Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 8) Guidelines for Graduate Diploma degrees. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional admission requirements | Admissions based on relevant management experience in a managerial role must be supported by a detailed CV and proof of work experience (e.g. a letter from an employer detailing the position and job description). |
Special admission requirements | Candidates will need to ensure that they have reliable access to internet services and computing resources. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Post-admission requirements | Computer and internet access is required. |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
CAROUSEL 1
:03 Data Analysis and Decision Modelling
:03 Information Management and Analytics Technology
:03 Management and Leadership Skills
:03 Marketing Strategy, Analytics and Development
CAROUSEL 2
:03 Corporate Finance
:03 Business Innovation and Technology Management
:03 Corporate Strategy
:03 Data Information: Management, Security, Privacy and Ethics
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 Online | This course is 100% online through a carousel delivery model. |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1.5 years in continuous carousel mode (24 credit points) or equivalent part time Explanation – Eight study periods yields 64 weeks, but potentially spanning one mid-year recess and two end-of-year breaks can add up to 8 weeks for a total of 72 weeks, compared to 1.5 years (78 weeks). |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years Explanation – "part-time" modality for carousel offerings is expected to be at 2/3 of the full-time rate rather than 1/2 (study 16 weeks, 8 weeks off) as this results in 6 credit points per Teaching Period. 72 weeks x 1.5 + 1 year Leave of Absence = 160 weeks, compared to 3 years (156 weeks). In Carousel model a leave of absence cannot be a full year if the student wishes to come back into the next subject. |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Should successfully complete carousel 1 before attempting any carousel 2 subjects. To ensure satisfactory progression a minimum of three subjects must be taken in any 12-month period. |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Course includes mandatory Fieldwork | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure Credit may also be granted for the following:
*Cognate disciplines: Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Management, Commerce, Human Resource Management, Economics, Tourism and Hospitality or other disciplines where students will have completed study relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management. ** Management experience: Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in a management, leadership or supervisory level in a business environment or be eligible for a member grade status of a relevant professional organisation. Students will have demonstrable effective management experience relating or organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points, except where a student transfers from one 番茄社区 award to another, then credit may be granted for any subject where there is subject equivalence between the awards. |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course. |
Other restrictions | Credit will not be granted for undergraduate studies or for work experience used to gain admission to the course when assessed separately for admission requirements. |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GLOBAL |
Approved abbreviation | GDipBusAdminGlobal |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable – this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the relevant number of credit points and appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the following award:
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Course articulation | Students who successfully complete this course are eligible for entry to the Master of Business Administration Global, and will be granted credit for all subjects successfully completed under this course. |