2019 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration | 2019

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration 

Abbreviation:

 GDipBA

UOW Course Code:

 2616

CRICOS Code:

 097854G

Total Credit Points:

 48

Duration:

 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent 

Home Faculty:

 Faculty of Business 

Intake Session(s):

 Trimester 1, 2, 3

Delivery Mode:

 On-campus (Face -to-face) 

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Sydney, Wollongong 

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is a nested qualification of the Master of Business Administration degree. In this course, students learn to diagnose issues in real organisations with a focus on accounting, marketing and employee engagement and talent management. Students will also explore the latest thinking and practices in organisations and research worldwide while developing skills in business transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship, and financial strategy and governance.

Students will also develop academic literacy and skills in critical analysis, problem solving, ethical reasoning, teamwork, communication and reflection. Student take part in the full range of MBA learning activities including relevant and current case studies that compare theory with examples of leading edge organisational practices, guest lectures delivered by industry professionals, peer learning and critical reflection, followed by undertaking assessments that focus on using and applying knowledge and skills in real­ life settings.
 

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes 

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:

CLO Description
1 Critically analyse theoretical and practical knowledge of business disciplines and professional practice..
2 Generate sustainable and responsible solutions to complex real world business challenges.
3 Collaborate responsibly to achieve individual and collective outcomes.
4 Effectively communicate complex business ideas to others.
5 Critically reflect on personal ideas, practices and feedback from stakeholders.

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Curriculum map illustrates where course learning outcomes are taught, practiced and assessed within subjects in the program.

The MBA video provides an overview of the new MBA program, detailing the course structure and how the course-level learning outcomes are progressively developed throughout the degree.

Course Structure 

To qualify for the award of the degree, the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, a candidate is required to complete 48 credit points, comprised of:

  1. six (6) compulsory subjects (36 credit points) and
  2. two (2) elective subjects (12 credit points) chosen from 900 level subjects offered by the Faculty of Business.
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
MBA 901 # Accounting For Managerial Decision-making 6 Trimester 2
MBA 902 Strategic Marketing Management 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 3
MBA 903 Responsible Talent Management Strategies 6 Trimester 2
MBA 904 Design Thinking and Business Transformation 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 3
MBA 905 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation 6 Trimester 2
MBA 906 # Financial Strategy and Governance 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 3
Plus two elective subjects (12 credit points) selected from below or any 900-level subjects offered by the Faculty of Business as approved by the Program Director.
MBA 907 Decision Effectiveness in Strategic Management 6 Trimester 2
MBA 909 Responsible Leadership Effectiveness 6 Trimester 1, Trimester 3

PLEASE NOTE: # MBA 901 is a pre-requisite for MBA 906.

Study Abroad Options 

Students may also have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad tour to complete their elective subject.

Other Information 

Further information is available at:
Website: www.sydneybusinessschool.edu.au
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

 

Last reviewed: 12 November, 2018