Graduate Diploma of Commerce
2022 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2022 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Commerce |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only. |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 062715G Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | M616 |
| 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. |
Students who have commenced before T1 2022 please see the 2021 handbook for M616 Graduate Diploma of Commerce structure. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Other learning experiences
Course overview
Gain real-world business expertise that you can apply to a range of careers or to the management of your own business. Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Commerce will give you a foundation in commerce, contemporary business theory and technology, while also providing opportunities to put this knowledge into practice through hands-on industry experience.
You can enter the Graduate Diploma of Commerce with an undergraduate qualification in any discipline. This one-year program trains you in core commerce disciplines as well specialised business skills (over 15 to choose from), which can then be applied to business-related careers across any field. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma of Commerce, you can progress to Deakin’s internationally recognised Master of Commerce.
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.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of a contemporary body of commerce and business theories and their application |
| Communication | Demonstrate business communication techniques to convey commerce concepts and proposals. |
| Digital Literacy | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award |
| Critical thinking | Critically analyse a range of business- related information to evaluate courses of action and make informed business decisions. |
| Problem Solving | Apply problem solving skills and techniques to analyse solutions and develop informed recommendations to real-world and ill-defined business problems. |
| Self-management | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award |
| Teamwork | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award |
| Global Citizenship | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award |
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Commerce (exit option only), students must attain a total of 8 credit points, consisting of 4 credit points of course electives, and 4 credit points of general electives, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, MAI010 Academic Integrity Module.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
Completed in the first trimester of study:
| MAI010 | Academic Integrity Module |
Course Electives
Students complete 4 credit points of course electives, which must include at least one from each of the following groups:
Group 1- Capital Markets
| MPA701 | Accounting |
| MPA702 | Financial Interpretation |
| MPF753 | Finance |
| MAF702 | Financial Markets and Digital Innovations |
Group 2- Business and Technology
MIS770A/MIS770 Foundation Skills in Data Analysis *
| MIS782 | Value of Information |
| MIS712 | Managing Digital Transformation |
| MIS713 | Digital Transformation of Supply Chains |
| MIS716 | Artificial Intelligence Strategies and Enterprise Applications |
Group 3- Business and Society
| MPT781/MPE781 | Economics for Managers ^ |
| MPT732/MPK732 | Marketing Management ^ |
| MLC707 | Business Law |
| MPM722 | Human Resource Management |
Group 4- Business and Ethics
| MAA763 | Governance and Fraud |
| MMH733 | Ethics and Corporate Sustainability |
| MIS741 | Ethics of Digital Transformation |
^ MPT code denotes Study Tour version of the unit
* MIS770A denotes a Start Anytime unit
Elective Units
Students are able to select 4 credit points of general electives which can be chosen from:
- any of the course elective units in Group 1- 4 above not previously studied
- any units listed in the Postgraduate Faculty-wide specialisations
- Work Integrated Learning (WIL) units
- other postgraduate units offered by the University (subject to eligibility)
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
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning into the Graduate Diploma of Commerce may be granted to students who have successfully completed appropriate postgraduate studies. There are negotiated Recognition of Prior Learning arrangements in place for CPA members.
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Further information
Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.
- Contact Student Central
Other learning experiences
This course includes the option of other learning experiences including study tour units.
MPT781 Economics for Managers(Tour)