Graduate Diploma of Commerce

2024 Deakin University Handbook

Year	2024 course information
Award granted	Graduate Diploma of Commerce
Deakin course code	M616
Faculty	Faculty of Business and Law
Campus	This course is an exit option only.
Duration	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
CRICOS course code	062715G Burwood (Melbourne)
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

The Graduate Diploma of Commerce can only be completed as an exit option from the Master of Commerce. The course is made up of 8 credit points of study plus the Academic Integrity Module, MAI010.

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 provides a foundation in commerce, contemporary business theory and technology, while also providing opportunities to put this knowledge into practice through hands-on industry experience.

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 standard holiday breaks. Learn about key dates at Deakin.

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. More information available at Disability support services.

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 the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

Use the Fee estimator to see course and unit fees applicable to your course and type of place. For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.

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 open electives, plus completion of the compulsory 0-credit point module, DAI001 Academic Integrity Module.

Course structure

Compulsory 0-credit point module

Completed in the first trimester of study:

DAI001

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

MAF702

Financial Markets and Digital Innovations

MPA701

Accounting

MPA702

Financial Interpretation

MAF752

Principles of Finance

Group 2- Business and Technology

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 ^{^}

MMT732/MMK732

Marketing Management ^{^}

MLC707

Business Law

MPM722

Human Resource Management

Group 4- Business and Ethics

MIS741

Ethics of Digital Transformation

MMH733

Ethical Decision Making in Organisations

^{^} MMT/MPT code denotes Study Tour version of the unit

Open elective units

Students are able to select 4 credit points of open 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.

Explore Business and Law WIL opportunities.

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

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)