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The Graduate Diploma in Arts is similar to an undergraduate major and ideally suited as an introduction to a new discipline. This course is suitable for professional development, and also as a preparatory program if you intend to study at a higher level in an area you have not studied previously.

The goal of this course is to equip its graduates with the capabilities to use their analytics skills to address business issues. The course is designed to develop an analytics generalist. The course will cover foundational general management subjects, analytics subjects as well as frameworks for applying the techniques to a variety of business contexts.

Students will be introduced to many of the issues underpinning the advances in food and fibre production within the Australian and International Agriculture sectors. The specialisation core subjects within the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences cover a range of plant and animal disciplines as well as a focus on current and emerging environmental agricultural and associated industry impacts.Graduates have a foundation in the scientific principles and analytical skills behind improved agricultural production systems and their sustainability. Students undertake interdisciplinary studies in the nature of agricultural crop, food and fibre production and markets at an advanced level. Knowledge and skills are developed in environmental, economic, social and ethical factors related to plant- and animal-derived food and fibre production in Australia and globally.The Graduate Diploma consists of 100 credit points of study and may be undertaken as either full-time over one year or part-time study over two years and will be delivered at the Parkville campus. The program comprises of two core subjects (25 credit points), three specialisation core subjects (37.5 points), and three elective subjects (37.5 credit points).The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences is a pathway into the Master of Agricultural Sciences.

The Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness for Veterinarians provides veterinary professionals with the opportunity to learn the principles of agricultural business management. The course is designed to take into account both current and anticipated future industry needs. The course is specifically designed to equip participants with core business competencies and skills, and to develop their leadership potential. The graduate diploma will provide veterinarians with an understanding of the factors influencing business decision-making within the agricultural sector across the length of the value chain from primary producers to retailers and consumers. Graduates will emerge well equipped to gain employment in a range of sectors including the agricultural industry, private practice consulting for production animals, government, research and academia. Students may also go on to complete the Masters of Agribusiness or the Masters of Agricultural Science at the University of Melbourne.Successful applicants will benefit from a focused learning environment involving international university partners, interacting regularly with other students, academic staff, and industry mentors and from active, extensive networking. Students will study core agribusiness coursework subjects in addition to undertaking industry placements in relevant organisations. The program will culminate in a capstone internship experience enabling students to develop work-ready skills and contacts within the agricultural sector.

The Graduate Diploma in Ageing (GD-AGEING) is a nested award within the Master of Ageing course.The GD-AGEING requires completion of a total of 100 points of study and is structured to suit individual needs and study preferences.The GD-AGEING structure requires the completion of an integrated suite of 4 core subjects (50 points), along with a choice of four elective subjects (50 points). The GD-AGEING will not offer the opportunity to pursue the capstone subjects offered in the full 150 points Master of Ageing course.Advanced standing up to 25 points may be awarded on entry into the GD-AGEING course as a result of post-graduate coursework in the ageing field. Hence, all students must complete a minimum of 75 points of study to be awarded the GD-AGEING.

The Graduate Diploma in Adolescent Health and Wellbeing course is designed to enable students to:articulate and critically examine their own understandings of professional practice in working with young people in a variety of contexts;further develop and apply critically reflective, evidence informed approaches to adolescent health and wellbeing practice, program development and policy analysis;identify and analyse the broader social, cultural and environmental factors which impact on and influence practitioners and young people;analyse and critically evaluate contemporary theories of adolescence and adolescent development (including historical and cultural contexts), to enhance own practice in working with young people, families, communities and agencies;identify national and international adolescent health issues and trends and relate these to the broader socio-environmental contexts impacting on the health and wellbeing of young people;critically examine life-course or life-stage approaches to adolescent health recognising causal pathways;identify the principles associated with micro and macro approaches to practice and use these to develop enhanced prevention and intervention strategies when working with young people, families, communities and agencies;analyse, evaluate and apply ecological models of resiliency, risk and protection in adolescent health;engage young people, families and other professionals in the development and implementation of strategies to promote adolescent health and wellbeing;review current practice against established legal, ethical, confidentiality and professional principles / codes of practice and recommend strategies to enhance professional judgment;identify the professional settings and services which interact with young people and explore potential strategies to enhance inter-agency collaboration, communication and referral;develop strategies for engaging culturally diverse communities to enhance youth participation, active engagement, inclusivity and capacity building.

The overall aim of the Graduate Diploma in Actuarial Science is to provide graduates who have a bachelor’s degree that includes a strong mathematical component with a one-year program that provides a pathway to a professional actuarial career. Graduates of the diploma will be well placed to enter the actuarial profession.

This course is an exit award only from the Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) or Master of Science.

The Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) provides an introduction to the dynamic field of publishing and communications. It also acts as an entry point to an articulated structure of higher degree study, and may qualify graduates for entry to the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) or masters-level programs in this area.

The Graduate Certificate in Public Administration (Advanced) is designed for professionals working in and with government, corporate, and public sector organisations. It provides an introduction to global issues in public administration. The course draws on expertise across the University of Melbourne to develop the skills and competencies of professionals who operate in increasingly complex governing environments where challenges cut across disciplinary, organisational, sectoral, jurisdictional and geographical boundaries.The course offers participants the opportunity to combine disciplinary expertise in political science, law, and business and economics with professional expertise in areas such as decision making, ethics, strategic management, leadership and negotiation. Participants will mix theory and practice to address the complex challenges of management in practice through an interactive learning experience, combining individual and team-based learning opportunities that allow them to explore a range of contemporary issues.