USC Home Page
  
Vice-Chancellor's Message
Academic Calendar
Useful Contacts
Undergraduate Degree Programs
All Undergraduate
3yr F/T or Equiv. P/T
Dual Programs
Combined Programs
Honours Programs
Programs Listed by Faculty
Postgraduate Degree Programs
All Postgraduate
Coursework (On Campus)
Coursework (Online)
Research Higher Degrees
Programs Listed by Faculty
Core Courses
Faculty Courses
Explanation of Terms
Policies and Rules
Policies and Procedures
Graduation Awards
Academic Rules
Financial Matters
General Information
 

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Award Abbreviation

GDBusAdmin

Degree Type

Postgraduate coursework program

Duration

⅔ year minimum, 2 years maximum full-time
1⅓ years minimum, 4 years maximum part-time

Total Courses

8

Fees

Australian / International

Mode of Study

Online

Commencement

Online coursework programs run on a session basis, three times a year, commencing in February, June and October

Contact

Administrative Assistant, Graduate Studies
Faculty of Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1275
Fax on +61 7 5430 1231
Email: mbaenquiries@usc.edu.au

Program Code

BU601

CRICOS Code

Please note: This course is delivered online and is not suitable for students wishing to come to Australia to study under an Australian study visa

Program Overview

Graduates of the eight-course Graduate Diploma in Business Administration have undertaken 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.

Entry Requirements

It is expected that students entering the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration will be business degree graduates from recognised higher education institutions and hence will have successfully undertaken the required prerequisite courses, or their equivalents, in their undergraduate program.

However, other qualifications and experience may be considered. In such cases, referees' reports may be requested. Admission is to be determined on an individual basis by the Dean of Business.

Applicants whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency by providing evidence of one of the required qualifications.

Program Structure

Choose 8 courses from:

ACC701

Accounting for Managers

BUS702

Economics for Managers

BUS703

Research Methods for Managers

BUS704

Corporate Finance

BUS705

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

BUS706

International Business Law and Ethics

INF701

Information Systems for Managers

INF702

Electronic Commerce

MGT701

Managing Organisational Behaviour

MGT703

Strategic Management

MGT704

Global Business Management

MKG701

Marketing Management

Notes

1. Refer to the Academic Rules.

2. Refer to Explanation of Terms.

3. The application form for online coursework programs offered by the Faculty of Business and further information is available.

^ Top of Page ^