Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

2018 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2018 course information
Award granted	Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Duration	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	035038G
Deakin course code	M601
Approval status	This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition	The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Final offering of course version Trimester 3 2018

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Enhance your undergraduate degree with versatile business expertise. Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is designed to provide you with a global business perspective, broadening your career options and paving the way to take on our Master of Business Administration (MBA) – ranked in the top 15 online MBAs globally.

This one-year course covers a broad range of topics relating to all aspects of organisational management, as well as the development of the creative, analytical and interpersonal capabilities crucial to business leadership, including people management and marketing.

The course will prepare you for roles relating to business management and marketing across a range of settings. The business skills gained in this qualification can also lead to progression in your current career.

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration allows articulation into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and combined MBA courses.

Indicative student workload

As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.

Participation requirements

Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.

Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.

Mandatory student checks

Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.

Alternative exits

Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (M501)

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduate Learning Outcome	Course Learning Outcome
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities	Interpret fundamental and complex organisational issues by applying business theories and concepts to existing professional knowledge and experience.
Communication	Demonstrate advanced skills in communicating to a range of business audiences.
Digital literacy	Use digital technologies to obtain, organise and disseminate complex business ideas.
Critical thinking	Critically analyse complex business ideas and theories.
Problem solving	Apply problem solving skills to analyse, develop and recommend solutions for complex business issues.
Self-management	Work and learn independently and take responsibility for personal actions.
Teamwork	Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award.
Global citizenship	Demonstrate understanding of global business issues.

Course rules

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, students must attain a total of 8 credit points, consisting of 6 credit points of core units and 2 credit points of elective units. Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.

Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.

Course structure

Elective units

Students may select any two postgraduate units.

Course structure

Core units

MBA710

Unit description is currently unavailable ^

MBR711/MBA711

Unit description is currently unavailable *

MBT712/MBA712

Unit description is currently unavailable ^#

MBT720/MBA720

Unit description is currently unavailable ^#

MBR721/MBA721

Unit description is currently unavailable *

MBA722

Unit description is currently unavailable

^ Includes Start Anytime unit offering

* MBR code denotes residential version of the unit

^# MBT code denotes study tour version of the unit

Work experience

This course provides students the opportunity to complete one or more elective work integrated learning units.

[More information: WIL Programs]

Other course information

Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Other learning experiences

This course includes the option of other learning experiences including residential and study tour units.