Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Victoria University
About
Aimed at people without a current business qualification, this course is academically focused and professionally applicable.
It provides an alternative path to the MBA (Professional) for those with relevant professional experience.
You will develop advanced knowledge in contemporary business, exploring core disciplines of management including:
accounting statistics marketing economics people management ethics and sustainability.
You will also gain skills crucial to business leadership – and valuable in any workplace – such as:
critical thinking problem solving creativity.
This course is designed to provide you with a global business perspective.
You’ll be able to contribute to the demands of your local and global community in a responsible and ethical manner.
Structure
To attain the award of Graduate Diploma in Business Administration students must successfully complete the following:
- 96 credit points core units
Course structure and units
- Accounting for Management Unit code BAO6504 Credits12
- Data Analysis for Business Unit code BEO6000 Credits12
- Business Economics Unit code BEO6600 Credits12
- Work and Organisation Systems Unit code BMO6506 Credits12
- Financial Analysis Unit code BAO5734 Credits12
- Marketing Management Unit code BHO6505 Credits12
- Business Ethics and Sustainability Unit code BMO5501 Credits12
- Strategic Management and Business Policy Unit code BMO6511 Credits12
Entry requirements
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.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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| | 1. | Review theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective business strategies. | |
| | 2. | Justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related knowledge to think critically in the resolution of business problems and recommend actions relevant to contemporary business settings. | |
| | 3. | Critically apply cross disciplinary knowledge in creative decision making. | |
| | 4. | Demonstrate independent judgement in a range of business functions in response to contemporary and future professional challenges. | |
| | 5. | Work as a reflective practitioner to formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform management decision making. | |
| | 6. | Effectively communicate complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences. | |
| | 7. | Contribute consistently, with personal accountability for outputs in a dynamic 21st century work environment, working in an ethical and socially responsible manner. | |
| | 8. | Analyse and evaluate research findings applicable to business environments as part of the course work. | |
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