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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GD-BA)
Graduate DiplomaYear: 2022 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Coordinator
Ujwal Kayande
Contact
Melbourne Business School
Currently enrolled students:
Degree Program Services
Email: programservices@mbs.edu
Future students:
Admissions Office
200 Leicester Street
Carlton Victoria 3053 Australia
Tel: + 61 3 9349 8200
Email: study@mbs.edu
Overview
Award title | Graduate Diploma in Business Administration |
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Year & campus | 2022 — Parkville |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 8 |
Credit points | 112.5 credit points |
Duration | 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time |
The main aim of the program is to assist students to prepare for careers in management in a wide range of private, public and government organisations.
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have:
- Completed an undergraduate degree and had two years documented work experience.
OR
- Had at least six years documented relevant work experience.
AND, all applicants must submit
- A personal statement (600 words) outlining why they wish to be considered for the course; and
- Two referees' reports.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- Prior academic performance; and
- Work experience; and
- The personal statement; and
- The referees' reports.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Admission and Selection into Course Policy.
4. The minimum English language requirements for this course are Band 6.5.
Notes:
- Student needs to complete Business Essentials as the first subject.
- Students who successfully complete 25 credit points will be eligible to receive the Professional Certificate in Business and Administration. Students who successfully complete 50 credit points will be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. Students who successfully complete 112.5 credit points will be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providingsupport to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Identify the competitive, social and environmental context of business activities and evaluate their impacts on business outcomes and performance
- Compile and analyse evidence to facilitate evidence-based management decisions
- Demonstrate an understanding of and apply the fundamental analytical frameworks and concepts from the fields of accounting, economics, finance, statistics, marketing, operations and the social and behavioural sciences to solve business problems and inform management decisions
- Work effectively in diverse teams, manage diverse groups, and demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Have developed learning skills and strong relationships with peers, thereby creating a foundation for career development and lifelong learning.
Generic skills
- Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal and networking skills
- Team working skills
- Negotiation skills
- Effective evidence-based decision-making skills
- Organisational skills
- Commercial awareness and business acumen.
Graduate attributes
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration offers a graduate-level business education that aims to develop students’ capability to become effective managers in a wide range of businesses and not-for-profit organisations.
- Graduates will have a comprehensive and integrated understanding of most essential functional business disciplines
- Graduates will have strong appreciation for and ability to apply evidence-based approaches in making decisions
- Graduates will possess an analytical mindset and frameworks to recognise and respond effectively to internal and external challenges and opportunities
- Graduates will aspire and possess the necessary frameworks to be ethical and socially responsible managers and leaders.
Course structure
Student needs to complete Business Essentials as the first subject.
Students may exit with a Professional Certificate in Business Administration (25pts) or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (50 credit points) depending on the numbers of subjects successfully completed.
112.5 Credit points
Core subjects (87.5 credit points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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BUSA90532 | Business Essentials |
January (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
January (On Campus - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
BUSA90480 | Leadership |
March (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
April (On Campus - Parkville)
June (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
BUSA90481 | Managerial Ethics & Business Environment |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
6.25 |
BUSA90060 | Data Analysis |
April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90224 | Managing People |
April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90001 | Financial Accounting |
January (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90193 | Managerial Economics |
January (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Selective Core Subjects (25 credit points)
Select two subjects from the list below
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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BUSA90243 | Marketing |
January (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90093 | Finance |
January (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
BUSA90227 | Operations |
January (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
April (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
September (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Last updated: 23 August 2023