Graduate Diploma in Business
Southern Cross University
About
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 bigger management roles, the Graduate Diploma of Business is a pathway to further study, including Southern Cross University's MBA program.
Graduates are awarded advanced standing of eight units into the MBA.Learn more about this online course.
Structure
Part A
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ACC81210 - Accounting for Managers (Online) | Introductory | |
| MNG81002 - Management Communication (Online) | Introductory | |
| MNG82210 - Organisational Behaviour (Online) | Introductory | |
| ECO82210 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis (Online) | Intermediate |
Part B
| Title | Level of learning | Note |
|---|---|---|
| MNG92210 - Global Business (Online) | Intermediate | |
| MNG91217 - Project Management Principles | Introductory | |
| MKT82210 - Marketing (Online) | Intermediate | |
| MNG91211 - The Positive Leader (Online) | Introductory |
Entry requirements
Applications for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma in Business may be selected where they can demonstrate academic or professional standing considered by the School Board or Course Coordinator to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma in Business a candidate shall successfully complete all eight (8) units (96 credit points) from Part A and B.
- To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Business a candidate shall successfully complete all units from Part A or at least two (2) of these units (24 credit points) and up to two (2) substitute units (24 credit points) as approved by the Course Coordinator.
Learning outcomes
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>.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | Develop and create professional solutions to specific problem from a discipline area.Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a specific issue or theory from a professional area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
| Creativity | Develop and create professional solutions to specific problem from a discipline area.Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a specific issue or theory from a professional area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
| Ethical practice | Analyse and compare challenging organizational ethical issues within a professional context.Apply discipline based knowledge and professional skills in situations that require autonomy and a high level of responsible behaviour. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | Demonstrate and apply well-developed discipline knowledge and professional skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective.Apply and integrate research principles and methods to professional management situations. |
| Lifelong learning | Develop and create professional solutions to specific problem from a discipline area.Critically evaluate, analyse and synthesise a specific issue or theory from a professional area to arrive at a conclusion/decision with justification. |
| Communication and social skills | Prepare and deliver professional discipline advice, knowledge and ideas orally for a business or public context.Prepare and deliver professional and justified, discipline advice using written communications suitable for business and public contexts.Investigate and explain leadership research and practice in the management of people and self.Appraise self and team regarding participation and performance. |
| Cultural competence | Demonstrate and apply well-developed discipline knowledge and professional skills in a specialised management area within a global perspective.Apply and integrate research principles and methods to professional management situations. |
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