190006 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Business

GradDipBus(Curtin), GradDipBusStratProc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 006112K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than business, commerce or economics, or equivalent, and who wish to develop an understanding of the functional areas of business. A typical student undertaking the courseis one who holds a degree in a technical field but whose work activities have become progressively more management related and less dependent upon technical expertise. The course provides a broad coverage of core business related subjects. A 70 per centaverage in four units is generally required for entry to the Master of Business Administration program.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution in a field other than business, commerce or economics, a graduate certificate or equivalent qualification plus a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. A limited number of applicants without a recognised degree or equivalent, but whose post- secondary education or training and work experience indicates that they would benefit and be able to contribute effectively to the course may be admitted.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students with waivers may select other appropriate foundation or business environment units from the Master of Business Administration or an additional optional Graduate Diploma introductory unit.

Duration and Availability

This course is twelve months full-time or equivalent part-time study. Units within this course are offered on a trimester and/or semester basis, allowing full-time students to complete the course in eight months (trimesters). The course may be completedinternally or with a mix of both internal and online study. International onshore students on student visas are not permitted to study fully online. For further information on fees and class times, go to www.gsb.curtin.edu.au.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval from the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Certificate in Business.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

For further information on fees and class times, go to www.gsb.curtin.edu.au

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
310605	v.1	Business Major (GDB)		200.0
		OR
310434	v.1	Strategic Procurement Major (GDB)		200.0
				200.0

Availability

Year	Location		All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2007	Perth City Campus	Trimester 1	Y
2007	Perth City Campus	Trimester 2	Y
2007	Perth City Campus	Trimester 3	Y
2008	Perth City Campus	Trimester 1	Y
2008	Perth City Campus	Trimester 2	Y
2008	Perth City Campus	Trimester 3	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.