313424 v.1 Graduate Diploma in International Business
GradDipIntlBus(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 051620E
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Course Overview
Graduate diplomas prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course features guided independent study, team projects and maximum use of information and communication technology towards the development of international business and global managerial competencies.
Professional Recognition
Depending upon the major area of study chosen, graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Management.
Career Opportunities
Graduates generally seek employment with companies that have an interest or focus on international business activities.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au. Applicants generally require a bachelor degree or graduate certificate.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course:
Graduate Certificate in International Business
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to some master degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Graduate diplomas contain a series of units which may include compulsory (core), optional or elective units to cater for student preferences. They may contain a range of majors/streams for students to choose from to pursue learning in a specialised area of study.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. to produce graduates who embody the University's values of internationalisation and are well-equipped to translate those values to their international business careers
2. to develop students' capacities in both communication and analytical skills
3. to foster students' capabilities in internationalising business activities
Duration and Availability
This course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Some units are available in the evening.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 1A | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 2A | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Singapore Campus | Trimester 3A | 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 12217 | v.3 | Global Distribution and Transportation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312223 | v.1 | Contemporary Governance 600 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5275 | v.11 | Management and Organisational Behaviour 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5472 | v.9 | Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation 580 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 12285 | v.5 | Strategic Global Business 650 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5771 | v.9 | International Human Resource Management 650 | 7.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5254 | v.8 | Corporate Strategy 650 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 306344 | v.1 | Comparative Management 601 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Curtin Business School on telephone (08) 9266 7713, email business@cbs.curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://business.curtin.edu.au.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
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