Graduate Diploma in Business (Management)

Develop a solid grounding in both foundational business and management knowledge as well as strategic aspects of management with the Graduate Diploma in Business (Management).

This mid-level postgraduate qualification allows managers to upgrade their skills and qualifications.

It can be taken stand-alone or as part of a pathway to the Master of Business (Management).

Working independently or in collaborative groups, on successful completion of this course you'll be able to:

review theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective management strategies justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related bodies of knowledge to critically evaluate the resolution of business problems and recommend actions relevant to contemporary business settings critically apply cross-disciplinary knowledge in decision making with creativity for various management contexts demonstrate independent judgements in response to contemporary and future professional management challenges work as a reflective management practitioner to formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform decision-making communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and business and other professional organisations show initiative and inspirational leadership in a dynamic 21st century work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsibly analyse and evaluate research findings applicable to business environments as part of the course work.

To attain the Graduate Diploma in Business (Management), students will be required to complete 96 credit points (equivalent to 8 units) consisting of:

• 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) college core units
• 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) professional core units

Students planning to continue onto Masters study are strongly recommended to take BMO6630 Business Research Methods as their elective unit.

Course structure and units

• Accounting for Management Unit code BAO6504 Credits12
• Business Statistics Unit code BEO5539 Credits12
• Business Economics Unit code BEO6600 Credits12
• Work and Organisation Systems Unit code BMO6506 Credits12
• Strategic Human Resource Management Unit code BMO5572 Credits12
• Operations Management Unit code BMO6508 Credits12
• Strategic Management and Business Policy Unit code BMO6511 Credits12

12 credit points (equivalent to 1 unit) elective unit from the list below (subject to availability).

Electives List

• Business Ethics and Sustainability Unit code BMO5501 Credits12
• Managing Workplace Conflict Unit code BMO5567 Credits12
• Art and Practice of Leadership Unit code BMO6050 Credits12
• Managing Innovation and Entrepreneurship Unit code BMO6622 Credits12
• Organisation Change Management Unit code BMO6624 Credits12
• Business Research Methods Unit code BMO6630 Credits12

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline ORCompletion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORApplicants with a minimum three (3) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: