Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Graduate Diploma

Duration 1 year full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3GD018

2009
ATAR TBC

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Program Outline

This program is an option for students who wish to undertake study beyond the scope of the Graduate Certificate in Management but who do not wish to commit to the duration of the MBA or MBA (Advanced).

Program Delivery

Trimester Teaching Sessions

Each course (subject) is delivered over a 12-week trimester. There are 3 trimesters each year.

After Hours Teaching

Most classes are scheduled to accommodate full-time working professionals. Classes are generally held on weeknights, with one 3-hour teaching block per week. Some courses are delivered fornightly on Saturdays, in a 6-hour teaching block.

Intensive Courses

Several courses are offered in intensive mode. Classes are generally held over a Friday evening and Saturday morning, 3 times per trimester. Alternatively, they may be held in 3 blocks of 2 full days per trimester.
Program Structure

Core courses: Fundamentals of Leadership, Accounting for Managers, Marketing Management, Economics for Management, Managerial Finance, Managing Contemporary Organisations.

2 Elective courses are chosen from a list of courses available each year. Topics include Strategy, Marketing, Finance, Family Business, General Management and International Business.

NOTE: Students who are considering enrolling in the MBA or MBA (Advanced) in the future are encouraged to choose 2 MBA compulsory core courses in place of the 2 electives in the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration program.
Assessment

Assessment of courses usually comprises an individual assignment, a group assignment and an examination. Some courses also have student participation in the classroom as an assessable component. Students must pass all pieces of assessment in order to pass a course.
Related Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Management
- Master of Business Administration

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:

domestic applicant
international applicant
international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

SATAC Code	3GD018
Annual tuition fees	Australian Full-fee place: $22,750
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only.

Completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 2 years relevant work experience; or, a completed Graduate Certificate in Management plus 2 years relevant work experience. All applicants must submit a Curriuculm Vitae and 2 referee reports to the School.

Additional Entry Requirements

All applicants must submit to the School of Business a Curriculum Vitae and 2 referee reports on specific forms available here: http://www.business.adelaide.edu.au/future/mba/domestic/.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 3GD018

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

IELTS Overall	6.5 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $26,250
Mid-year entry?	Yes
CRICOS	016427G
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus two years of relevant work experience

Equivalent Scores

IELTS

Overall

Reading

Listening

Speaking

Writing

6.5

Additional Entry Requirements

Please note: this program is offered on a trimester basis (three intakes each year).

How to Apply

Entry requirements and admission information for international students is available from the School website

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

Annual tuition fees	International student place: $26,250
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	University Contact Centre

Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

Core courses
MANAGEMT 7086: Fundamentals of Leadership MANAGEMT 7100: Accounting for Managers MANAGEMT 7104: Marketing Management MANAGEMT 7103: Economics for Management MANAGEMT 7101: Managerial Finance MANAGEMT 7087: Managing Contemporary Organisations
Electives
Two elective courses are chosen from a list of courses available each year. Topics include Marketing, Finance, General Management, Global Business, Entrepreneurship, Statistical Quantitative and Analytical Thinking. NOTE: Students who are considering enrolling in the MBA or MBA (Advanced) in the future are encouraged to choose 2 MBA compulsory core courses in place of the 2 electives in the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration program.

Core courses

MANAGEMT 7086: Fundamentals of Leadership
MANAGEMT 7100: Accounting for Managers
MANAGEMT 7104: Marketing Management
MANAGEMT 7103: Economics for Management
MANAGEMT 7101: Managerial Finance
MANAGEMT 7087: Managing Contemporary Organisations

Electives

Two elective courses are chosen from a list of courses available each year. Topics include Marketing, Finance, General Management, Global Business, Entrepreneurship, Statistical Quantitative and Analytical Thinking.

NOTE: Students who are considering enrolling in the MBA or MBA (Advanced) in the future are encouraged to choose 2 MBA compulsory core courses in place of the 2 electives in the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration program.

Career Opportunities

Students in this program are generally already employed full-time. They undertake this program in order to change careers or to improve and increase their understanding of business administration practices.

Potential careers

Consultant, General Manager
Graduate Attributes

Business School Graduate Attributes
Professional Accreditation

The School is currently in the pre-accreditation phase of the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Business Schools (AACSB)
Program Rules

Program Rules
Further Information
Ph 08 83034650 or Email mba@adelaide.edu.au.
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Last updated: Friday, 7 Oct 2011

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