Program Overview

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Graduate Diploma of Business

Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Business is a postgraduate program offered by the School of Law & Business at The University of Notre Dame Australia. This program is designed to build on and expand existing business skills, exploring areas crucial to modern business practice such as ethics, leadership, strategic management, innovation, and human resource management.

Program Summary

Students are required to study:

• Accounting for Managers
• Ethical Issues in Professional Life
• Strategic Management and Planning
• Leadership: Theory and Practice or Human Resource Management
• Four elective courses

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Business, applicants must meet the following specific requirements:

• A Graduate Certificate in a business discipline or studies sufficient to meet the requirements of that Award; or
• A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) plus a minimum of four years’ experience in managerial and/or supervisory roles.
• Where the applicant does not meet the criteria in 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 above, the Dean may approve admission to this program if the Dean is satisfied that:
  • the applicant has sufficient background and/or experience in management/supervision; and
  • the applicant has the skills necessary to complete postgraduate studies

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Business, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply the management skills necessary to lead a team in the business community
2. Apply the management skills necessary to plan and manage a financially sustainable business
3. Deploy contemporary management theory
4. Develop processes and practices needed to meet the regulatory environment under which business operates
5. Create community and customer engagement strategies
6. Effectively analyse and manage ethical matters
7. Employ critical reflection to encourage on-going learning to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills;
8. Be able to think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for of their professional practice; and
9. Use evidence-based research in preparation of professional analysis and advice.

Career Opportunities

A Graduate Diploma in Business can lead to careers such as accounts manager, business administration manager, and finance manager in various private or government sector organisations.

Real-World Experience

You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

Scholarships

Scholarships provide financial support to students while they are completing their studies. There are various scholarships available to prospective and current students, across all study levels and campuses.

Fees and Costs

This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

• Domestic Fee-Paying: A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university where the student is responsible for the full cost the program.
• International Full-Fee Paying: Tuition costs depend on an international student’s study load and discipline. Fees are payable each semester at least four weeks prior to the commencement of your program.

Locations

• Online
• Fremantle
• Broome
• Sydney
• Clinical Schools

Duration

• 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time

Commencement

• Semester 1
• Semester 2
• Winter Term

Program Code

• 4025

CRICOS Code

• A

Fee

• Domestic Full Fees
• International Full Fees

School

• School of Law & Business

Why Study This Program?

At Notre Dame’s School of Business, you will be taught by passionate and dedicated educators who are all respected leaders in their fields. This ensures you will develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly-changing work environment.

As part of the program, you will be required to study four core subjects, exploring issues related to business ethics, accounting, strategic management, leadership and HR management. You will then have the opportunity to tailor your program with four electives.

Upon completing the diploma, you will have the opportunity to pursue further studies at a master’s level, furthering your competitive edge in the workplace.