Graduate Diploma of Business Management (GradDipBus)

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Course Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Business Management (GradDipBus) is designed to broaden the skills base of students gained through earlier studies and/or business experience. In addition to further developing skills and knowledge in business ethics, accounting, leadership, information management, and marketing, students will deepen their exposure to additional dimensions of management and leadership. Students are also introduced to standard research methodologies and data analysis skills to assist them in their studies and in their broader business career. Completion of the GradDipBus allows students to progress to the Master of Business Administration course.  

Course Structure

To qualify for the award, students are required to successfully complete the seven (7) core units listed below, plus one (1) elective from the provided options. This totals to 8 units which is equivalent to 64 credit points.

Unit Code and TitleCredit Points*Pre-requisite(s)
BUS5001 Ethical, Legal and Industrial Frameworks8Nil
BUS5002 Applied Accounting and Financial Management8Nil
BUS5003 Information Systems and Data Analysis8

Pre-requisite: Nil

Co-requisite: BUS5001 Ethical, Legal and Industrial Frameworks

BUS5004 Leadership and Influence8Nil
BUS5102 Supplier and Consumer Behaviour8Nil
BUS5103 Marketing and Communications8Nil
PRJ5106 Research Methodology and Data Analysis8Completion of 24 credit points

*A unit worth 8 credit points is equal to 0.167 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).

Select any one (1) elective from the options below.
Unit Code and Title Credit Points* Pre-requisite(s)
BUS6002 Enterprise Operations Management 8 Nil
BUS6005 International Business 8 Nil
PRJ5001 Project Management Profession 8 Nil
PRJ5002 Enterprise and Resource Planning 8 Nil
PRJ5003 Project Constraint Management 8 Nil
PRJ5004 Procurement, Quality and Risk Management 8 Nil
*A unit worth 8 credit points is equal to 0.167 Equivalent Full-Time Student Load (EFTSL).
Units Prerequisites
BUS5103 Marketing and Communications BUS5001 Ethical, Legal and Industrial Frameworks
PRJ5106 Research Methodology and Data Analysis 24 Credit points
BUS5101 Achieving Success in Diverse Settings BUS5001 Ethical Legal and Industrial Frameworks
BUS6008 Advanced Analytics and Data Management BUS5003 Information Systems and Data Analysis
BUS6011 Economics and Finance for New Projects BUS5002 Applied Accounting and Financial Management
BUS6012 Project Leadership BUS5003 Information Systems and Data Analysis
BUS6013 Applied Wellbeing Leadership in Organisations BUS5004 Leadership and Influence
BUS6014 Sales Leadership BUS5103 Marketing and Communications

Admission Requirements

The following academic admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at APIC that lead to the award of a Graduate Diploma qualification. Additional English language requirements for international students are provided in the next tab.

Admission will be granted to applicants who meet any ONE of the following criteria:

  • Successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree (AQF 7) or higher awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline; OR
  • successfully completed an Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline, AND have at least two- years full-time managerial and/or professional work experience in a related field; OR
  • successfully completed a postgraduate preparation program; OR
  • a minimum of three-years full-time managerial and/or professional work experience in a related field; OR
  • a minimum of five-years full-time general work experience in a related field.

For more information on admission requirements including special entry requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.

All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to a Master or Graduate Diploma course at APIC must satisfy ONE of the following English language requirements:  

  • IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and speaking; OR
  • IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score 180, writing and speaking 180; OR
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 169: OR
  • PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50.

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FEE-HELP is available for all Units of Study for eligible students.

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Course Learning Outcomes
  • Use appropriate technologies and methodologies, review, critically analyse and apply theoretical and practical knowledge, research findings, information, concepts, and standards to support and justify enterprise decisions.
  • Generate sustainable solutions to complex real world, contemporary enterprise problems.
  • Interact effectively in diverse teams to deliver outcomes, both as team members and as team leaders, as appropriate to the context.
  • Effectively communicate complex concepts, relating to the analysis, planning, design and evaluation of responses to enterprise problems to stakeholders using appropriate communication modalities.
  • Demonstrate responsible, accountable and ethical behaviour.
  • Objectively reflect on and evaluate outcomes and feedback for continuous improvement.
Accreditation
  • APIC courses are nationally accredited and registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and included in the National Register of Higher Education Providers.
  • APIC is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). GradDipBus CRICOS Code is 107333A.
Skill Development

In this course, you should expect to develop the following attributes:

  • Leadership and communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity and lateral thinking
  • Ethics and sustainability
Career Outcomes

Possible careers for graduates include mid-level managerial roles in: 

  • General management
  • Sales and promotions
  • Information systems management
  • Human resources management
  • Business skills training
  • Project management 

Study Pathway

Completion of this course allows students to progress to the Master of Business Administration course.  

Graduate Certificate in Business Management
Graduate Diploma of Business Management
Master of Business Administration

Career Outcomes

Possible careers for graduates include mid-level managerial roles in:  

General management  

Sales and promotions 

Information systems management 

Human resources management 

Business skills training 

Project management 

Free
Duration 1 Year Full-Time
(52 Weeks)
Intakes Feb, Jun, Sep
CRICOS 07333A
Subjects 8
Locations SYD | MEL | BNE
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