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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration |
Abbreviation: |
GDipBA |
My University: |
Business, Business Administration |
Duration: |
1 year full-time (three trimesters) or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus (Face-to-Face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Trimester 1, 2, 3 |
Location: |
Innovation Campus (Wollongong), Sydney |
UOW Course Code: |
1503 |
CRICOS Code: |
029140E |
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is available for students who wish to undertake a business administration program of shorter duration. The Graduate Diploma program is aimed at providing practising managers with core management competencies and skills. With a strategic focus, the course equips modern managers with conceptual tools and analytical and evaluation techniques.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with an average mark of at least 60%, along with a minimum of two years full-time relevant professional or managerial work experience.
International applicants must also meet the University's English Language requirements set out at http://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/index.html
Course Requirements
Candidates are required to complete the eight (8) core subjects (48 credit points) according to the list below:
Course Program
Core Subjects |
Credit Points | |
TBS 901 |
Accounting for Managers |
6 |
TBS 903 |
Managing People in Organisations |
6 |
TBS 904 |
Marketing Management |
6 |
TBS 905 |
Economic Analysis of Business |
6 |
TBS 907 |
Financial Strategy# |
6 |
TBS 909 |
Corporate Governance |
6 |
TBS 920 |
International Business Strategy* |
6 |
TBS 921 |
Strategic Decision Making* |
6 |
# TBS 901 is a pre-requisite for TBS 907
* These capstone subjects should ideally be undertaken after all other core subjects have been completed
Credit Arrangements
Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, students may apply to progress to the Master of Business Administration (MBA) with credit for subjects completed within the Graduate Diploma. Applicants should consult the Program Director for further information.
Other Information
Additional information is available from http://www.uow.edu.au/business or email sbs@uow.edu.au