Graduate Diploma of Business

CRICOS Course Code: 105840J

Course Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Business is a two-semester course providing students with graduate-level foundations in essential business skills and knowledge. Students will develop skills in data analysis, persuasive communication and complex problem-solving skills. Graduates will be equipped in business skills and knowledge, and advanced knowledge of management, communication, leadership, accounting and economics. Graduates will also be better prepared for further study should they choose so.

Qualification

On successful completion of the course, students are awarded the Graduate Diploma of Business. The course meets the Australian Qualifications Framework for an AQF8 Graduate Diploma.

Advanced Standing

Students may be able to shorten the length of this course through qualifications obtained from other formal studies. AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment may be recognised by CIC Higher Education. Students who wish to apply for Advanced Standing should contact the College for information on eligibility.

Professional & Community Engagement

Students will have regular contact with industry representatives throughout the course. Guest speakers are a feature of many units, and many assessments and learning activities will mirror real-world challenges.

Industry relevant material

The applied components of the course incorporate material that is specifically relevant for the business management industry. In the computer laboratories, students gain experience with business planning, analysis and statistical packages; they also gain experience with other computer programs such as MS Excel.

The course will emphasise a creative and innovative approach to Business education as the key to competitiveness in a dynamic and global economy. It is intended that the course would consist of a combination of both domestic and international students. Students should gain benefits from a broad range of cultural diversity and life experiences of their fellow students.

Lifelong learning

Students gain an advanced and integrated body of knowledge as well as the skills to analyse, interpret and apply concepts and ideas in business administration. They also gain key skills in researching information, using both online and library materials. All of these factors will help graduates to be lifelong learners.

Mode of Delivery

The course is offered on a full-time basis. Delivery of the course is on-campus and face-to-face. Units are delivered in a range of classroom settings, including lectures, workshops, tutorials, immersive simulations, lectorials and seminars.

Course Structure

The Graduate Diploma of Business consists of six core units and two core-choice units spread across two semesters. Successful completion of all eight units merits students with a Graduate Diploma of Business.

• Semester 1
  • Accounting for Management Decisions
  • Practical Management Principles
  • Global Managerial Economics
  • And choose one of the following core choice units:
    • Financial Decision Making; or
    • Marketing Management

• Semester 2
  • Interpersonal & Business Negotiation
  • Data Analysis and Databases
  • Corporation and Commercial Law
  • And choose one of the following core choice units:
    • Leadership for the 21^st Century; or
    • Financial Accounting and Reporting

Assessment

The types of assessment permitted at CIC may include the following:

• Exams or tests, either open or closed-book
• Oral presentations
• Written essays and case studies based on real-world current scenarios
• Authentic written assignments including proposals and strategic reports
• Reflective journals.

Other types of assessment may be allowed at CIC following approval by the Dean.

Please refer to our Assessment Policy for further information.

Career Opportunities

Employment benefits of the Graduate Diploma of Business course include:

• Upskilling in business and management skills and knowledge in the graduate’s existing occupation
• Advanced knowledge of management, accounting, economics and finance for junior or middle managers in IT, healthcare, science, engineering, education or manufacturing.
• Better preparation for further study.

Core Learning Outcomes

• Apply an advanced and integrated knowledge of business theories and skills in a specialised area to solving complex real-world business problems
• Critically examine and analyse complex data and information to recommend solutions to complex problems to support expert judgement
• Interpret and persuasively communicate complex business and management concepts to a range of audiences and stakeholders
• Apply principles of ethical and strategic leadership and management in local and global contexts.

Course Fees

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