190006 v.4 Graduate Diploma in Business
GradDipBus(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 a core of business related subjects. A 70 percent average on four units is generally required for entry to the Master of Business Administration.
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 one year 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 fee-paying course is of two semesters or trimesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is presented mostly in trimesters, allowing full-time students to complete the course in eight months. Trimester dates are available from the Graduate School of Business.
Intermediate Awards I
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate awards approved for this course appear below.
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.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 |
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| 5282 | v.6 | Marketing Management 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5697 | v.7 | Economic Analysis and Asian Economies 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| OR | |||||
| 310170 | v.1 | Economic Analysis and Asian Economies 551 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5698 | v.5 | Organisational Behaviour 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5699 | v.6 | Financial Management 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 200.0 | |||||
| Optional units (No year level specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 5266 | v.7 | Industrial Relations (Theory and Practice) 555 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5700 | v.6 | Information for Business Decisions 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5755 | v.6 | Managerial Effectiveness 571 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5757 | v.6 | Organisational Change and Development 573 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5906 | v.5 | Strategic Cost Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 5934 | v.4 | Legal Environment 560 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6431 | v.5 | Strategic Information Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6439 | v.5 | Competitive Marketing Strategies 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6649 | v.6 | Human Resource Strategies 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 10975 | v.5 | Corporate Finance 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11385 | v.3 | Strategic Customer Leadership 610 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12025 | v.3 | Business Research Project (Graduate) 593 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12828 | v.3 | Business Decisions 550 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13198 | v.3 | Business Process Improvement 620 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13242 | v.2 | Business Performance 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13302 | v.4 | Leading and Facilitating Teams 620 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13627 | v.3 | Introduction to Futures and Foresight Studies 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13628 | v.4 | Scenarios and Strategy 503 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 301316 | v.2 | Contract and Procurement Optimisation 501 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303950 | v.2 | Environmental Management Strategy 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308217 | v.1 | Risk and Safety Management 660 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2006 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | Perth City Campus | Trimester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | 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.
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