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Course code

300206

Course type

Graduate Diploma (Coursework) (AQF Level 8)

Division

Division of Tropical Environments and Societies

Course pre-requisites

• Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a cognate* discipline from this or another university and 2 years business experience*: or
• Four years Management experience** in a managerial role, to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator: or
• Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Business Law and Governance as equivalent to the above.

*Cognate disciplines: Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Management, Commerce, HRM, Economics, Tourism and Hospitality or other disciplines where students will have completed study relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management.

*Business experience: Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in a business environment. Students will have business experience relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management.

**Management experience: Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in a management, leadership or supervisory level in a business environment or be eligible for a member grade status of a relevant professional organisation.  Students will have demonstrable effective management experience relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management.

Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 8) Guidelines for Graduate Diploma degrees.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the ÌðÐÄÖ±²¥ Admissions Policy.

Special admission requirements

Expected time to complete

1.5 years in continuous carousel mode (24 credit points) or equivalent part time

Explanation – Eight study periods yields 64 weeks, but potentially spanning one mid-year recess and two end-of-year breaks can add up to 8 weeks for a total of 72 weeks, compared to 1.5 years (78 weeks).

Maximum time to complete

3 years

Explanation – "part-time" modality for carousel offerings is expected to be at 2/3 of the full-time rate rather than 1/2 (study 16 weeks, 8 weeks off) as this results in 6 credit points per Teaching Period. 72 weeks x 1.5 + 1 year Leave of Absence = 160 weeks, compared to 3 years (156 weeks). In Carousel model a leave of absence cannot be a full year if the student wishes to come back into the next subject.

Course progression requisites

Should successfully complete carousel 1 before attempting any carousel 2 subjects.

To ensure satisfactory progression a minimum of three subjects must be taken in any 12-month period.

Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)

No

Special assessment requirements

Nil

Professional accreditation requirements

Nil

Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade

Nil

Eligibility

Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures.

Advanced standing may also be granted for the following:

• An AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a cognate discipline* in conjunction with four (4) years management experience** – up to 12 credit points

*Cognate disciplines: Accounting and Finance, Marketing, Management, Commerce, Human Resource Management, Economics, Tourism and Hospitality or other disciplines where students will have completed study relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management.

** Management experience: Applicants must have a minimum of 4 years full-time equivalent professional work experience in a management, leadership or supervisory level in a business environment or be eligible for a member grade status of a relevant professional organisation. Students will have demonstrable effective management experience relating or organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management.

Maximum allowed

12 credit points, except where a student transfers from one ÌðÐÄÖ±²¥ award to another, then advanced standing may be granted for any subject where there is subject equivalence between the awards.

Currency

Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.

Expiry

Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course.

Other restrictions

Advanced standing will not be granted for undergraduate studies or for work experience used to gain admission to the course when assessed separately for admission requirements.

Award title

GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GLOBAL

Approved abbreviation

GDipBusAdminGlobal

Inclusion of majors on testamur

Not applicable – this course does not have majors

Exit with lesser award

Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the following award:

Graduate Certificate of Business Administration Global

Course articulation

Students who successfully complete this course are eligible for entry to the Master of Business Administration Global, and will be granted advanced standing for all subjects successfully completed under this course.