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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GD-BA) // Entry and participation requirements

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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

  • Personal statements outlining your goals and how you can contribute to the program; 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:

  1. Student needs to complete Business Essentials as the first subject.
  2. 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 providing support 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/

Last updated: 24 May 2024