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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is available for students who wish to undertake a business administration program of shorter duration. The Graduate Diploma program is aimed at providing practising managers with core management competencies and skills. With a strategic focus, the course equips modern managers with conceptual tools and analytical and evaluation techniques.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with an average mark of at least 60%, along with a minimum of two years full time relevant professional work experience.

Applicants must also meet the University’s English Language requirements (refer to the University’s website at www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/english/index.html for details).

Advanced Standing

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration students may apply to progress to the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and apply for credit for subjects completed under the Graduate Certificate.

Course Requirements

Candidates are required to complete eight (8) subjects (48 cps) according to the list below.

Course Program

Subjects   Credit Points
TBS901 Accounting for Managers 6
TBS903 Managing People in Organisations 6
TBS904 Marketing Management 6
TBS905 Economic Analysis of Business 6
TBS906 Information Systems for Managers 6
TBS907# Financial Strategy 6
TBS920* International Business 6
TBS921* Strategic Decision Making 6

# TBS901 is a pre-requisite for TBS907.

* These capstone subjects are to be undertaken after all other subjects have been completed.

Credit Towards Other Courses

Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, students may apply to progress to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) with credit for previous subjects completed within the discipline.

Applicants should consult the MBA Course Co-ordinator for further information.

 
 
 

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