Graduate Diploma in Business

The business world is constantly evolving, with issues such as changing technology, greater global mobility and increasing competition all factors in this process.As a business owner or professional, you need to understand the core business principles that help you succeed and stay ahead in today’s fast-paced world.This one-year program includes study in financial analysis and budget control, marketing concepts, consumer behaviour, market systems and their limitations.

It also examines the impact of government policy on the business environment.As well as guiding you towards management roles, the Graduate Diploma of Business is a pathway to further study, including Southern Cross University's Master of Business Administration program.

Graduates receive eight units of credit towards the MBA.

Core Units

Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma in Business may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma in Business students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising: - 8 core units (96 credit points).

Exit Awards Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Business after completing the equivalent of 4 core units (48 credit points) as approved by the Course Coordinator.

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the <a href="/staff/teaching-and-learning/graduate-attributes/">graduate attributes</a>.