SCU - Graduate Diploma in Business

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Course summary

The business world is constantly evolving, with issues such as changing technology, greater global mobility and increasing competition all factors in this process.

As a business owner or professional, you need to understand the core business principles that help you succeed and stay ahead in today’s fast-paced world.

This one-year program includes study in financial analysis and budget control, marketing concepts, consumer behaviour, market systems and their limitations. It also examines the impact of government policy on the business environment.

As well as guiding you towards bigger management roles, the Graduate Diploma of Business is a pathway to further study, including Southern Cross University's Master of Business Administration program. Graduates receive eight units of credit towards the MBA.

Domestic snapshot

Duration

Location

Session

1F/2P

Gold Coast

1, 2, 3

International snapshot

Duration	Location	Session
1F/2P	Gold Coast	1, 2, 3
	Melbourne	1, 2, 3
	Perth	1, 2, 3
	Sydney	1, 2, 3

The Graduate Diploma in Business includes study in financial analysis and budget control, marketing concepts such as relationship marketing, and consumer behaviour, and market systems and their limitations, including impacts of government policy on business environments.

Students also develop an understanding of organisational behaviour, administrative hierarchy, job design, international business, strategic and project management, communication, leadership and teamwork in the contemporary organisation.

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.

Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour	To be entered by school
Creativity	To be entered by school
Ethical practice	To be entered by school
Knowledge of a discipline	To be entered by school
Lifelong learning	To be entered by school
Communication and social skills	To be entered by school
Cultural competence	To be entered by school

The course incorporates progressive assessment and examinations. Students are assessed on the basis of written and oral assignments reflecting authentic work tasks and contemporary topics. These assignments come in a range of formats designed to assist student learning and skills development over the duration of the course. Formats include business reports, case studies, discussion board posts, presentations, quizzes, and research plans and studies.

On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.

Lectures may be streamed live or pre-recorded; enabling students to download a recording at their convenience.

Each week, students progress their learning by following activities, readings and case studies laid out, step-by-step, in a website for each unit. As they move through the learning outcomes, they can discuss their progress in online forums and ask questions of their peers, lecturer or tutor.

The Graduate Diploma in Business improves people’s ability to run and manage a business, or helps them move into a management role. Graduates are equipped to undertake mid-level management roles in a broad spectrum of industries.

Type

Detail

Course code

1107295

Course abbreviation

GradDipBus

Credit points

Equivalent units

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Availability details

Location	Session
Gold Coast	1, 2, 3

Fees

Fee paying

Type

Detail

Course code

1107295

Course abbreviation

GradDipBus

Credit points

Equivalent units

Duration

1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Availability details

Location	Session	Annual Fees	CRICOS
Gold Coast	1, 2, 3	$29,200 ($3,650 per unit)	079661K
Melbourne	1, 2, 3	$32,400 ($4,050 per unit)	081762J
Perth	1, 2, 3	$32,400 ($4,050 per unit)	081762J
Sydney	1, 2, 3	$32,400 ($4,050 per unit)	081762J
Notice Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions.

Admission Requirements

Qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor degree. Refer to the Course Structure tab for specific admission requirements.

English language IELTS

Category	Score
Overall	6.5
Listening	minimum 6.0
Speaking	minimum 6.0
Reading	minimum 6.0
Writing	minimum 6.0

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student's point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The web-based study environment Blackboard Learn delivers an advanced online learning environment for students and lecturers to communicate and collaborate through virtual meeting spaces, classrooms, and discussion boards. They can share files, presentations and applications. If a tutorial or lecture is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning materials include the provision of unit information guides, study guides and readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU Library provides a wide range of services that include face-to-face and online help, and access to print and electronic resources.

The Student Learning Zone supports student learning by offering online and on-campus academic skills workshops, assignment reviews and small group or one-on-one face-to-face, phone or Skype consultations with a Learning Coach during business hours 9am to 4.30pm. Appointments can be made via the MySCU Hub 'Connect Now' button or on the Learning Zone. Students can also book appointments online in Career Hub.

Grammarly Premium is free to all Southern Cross University students. Grammarly is a great tool to help improve your writing in conjunction with the help of Learning Coaches at the Student Learning Zone.

Equipment and facilities

Southern Cross University provides students with modern well equipped teaching spaces such as lecture theatres, classrooms, and studios or laboratories tailored to meet the needs of specific study disciplines. Contemporary audiovisual equipment is standard in most teaching venues, and students have access to computer labs for individual study purposes.

Course structure

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

Admission requirements

Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Diploma in Business may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.

Course requirements

To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma in Business a candidate shall successfully complete all eight (8) units (96 credit points) from Part A and B.
To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Business a candidate shall successfully complete all units from Part A or at least two (2) of these units and up to two (2) substitute units as approved by the Course Coordinator.

Schedule of units

	Title	Level of learning	Note
Part A			Note 1
	ACC00724 - Accounting for Managers	Introductory
	ECO82001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis	Intermediate
	MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour	Introductory
	MNG81001 - Management Communication	Introductory
Part B
	MKT00720 - Marketing	Intermediate
	MNG00723 - Global Business	Intermediate
	MNG00785 - Project Management	Introductory
	MNG03217 - The Positive Leader	Introductory

Notes

Note 1:

It is recommended that students try to commence with Introductory level units, followed by Intermediate and Advanced level units. This may not always be possible as units in this program will be available at different locations and during different Sessions throughout the year. Click the unit name to find out more information on where and when the unit is offered before enrolment.