Graduate Diploma of Business Management

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Graduate Diploma of Business Management

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CRICOS CODE

107333A

UNITS OF STUDY

8 (8 CORE UNITS)

DURATION

1 Year Full Time | 2 Years Part-Time Study is Available for Domestic Students

CAMPUS

Sydney (Parramatta) and Melbourne

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Course Details

The Graduate Diploma of Business Management is designed to broaden the skill base of students to the skills and knowledge they have gained in earlier studies or business experience.

In addition to skills and knowledge in business ethics, accounting, leadership, and information management students add marketing to their skill set while at the same time deepening 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 Graduate Diploma of Business Management allows students to progress to the Master of Business Administration course.

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learning outcomes

Broad knowledge of theory and practice

A broad and coherent knowledge of current business and project management theory and practice Unit

And of key professional, ethical, industrial, and legislative codes and regulations.

Extensive knowledge of research principles and methods

Current knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to business and project management

Cognitive skills mastery

Cognitive skills mastery of theoretical knowledge from a range of business, industry, and academic sources, and capability to critically reflect discipline knowledge and professional practice.

Technical and creative skills

Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information in business processes, logistics, finance, and strategy, or related problems, and, ability to apply established project management theories to business practices and to present reasoned arguments and analyses of key business and technical data.

Evaluation of complex concepts and ideas

Cognitive, technical, and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex concepts and ideas in areas of project management and business, and to generate complex abstract solutions to problems.

Communication and technical research skills

Communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical project management propositions, methodologies, and conclusions, and relay outcomes to both specialist and non-specialist team members, clients, and collaborators.

Evaluation and implementation of theories

Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, and implement theories about development, and which add to professional practice and/or scholarship within business management along with communication skills to present clear and coherent information in written and oral form and for a range of purposes.

Implementation of new finance structures

Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative in novel professional contexts, including implementation of new finance structures, customer service models, strategy, and acquisition techniques.

Professional practice and ethical standards

Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with high-level autonomy, responsibility, and accountability for their own learning and professional practice and ethical standards, and in collaboration with others within a business or industry environment.

Planning and execution

Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills through planning and execution of a substantial research-based project or capstone experience, and the tracking of progress through disciplined project management skills and team management.

Effective work in diverse teams
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Entry Requirements

Admission

APIC Admission policy

English Language Requirements

All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any postgraduate course at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements:

IELTS Academic: Overall band score 6.5 or higher with no band below 6.0 in writing and speaking; OR
IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): Overall score 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 section minimum of 169 OR
PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50.

Applicants who do not meet APIC’s English proficiency requirements can be made a conditional offer with a requirement to complete an approved intensive English language course and meet the required standard prior to their commencing their APIC award course.

Academic Entry

Academic Entry Requirements

Course Structure

Unit Code	Title	Status	AQF Level	Credit Points
BUS5001	Ethical Legal and Industrial Frameworks	Core	8	8
BUS5002	Applied Accounting and Financial Management	Core	8	8
BUS5003	Information Systems and Data Analysis	Core	8	8
BUS5004	Leadership and Influence	Core	8	8
PRJ5106	Research Methodology and Data Analysis	Core	8	8
BUS5101	Achieving Success in Diverse Settings	Core	8	8
BUS5102	Supplier and Consumer Behaviour	Core	8	8
BUS5103	Marketing and Communications	Core	8	8
PRJ5106	Research Methodolog and Data Analysis	Core	8	8
Award: Graduate Diploma in Business Management			8	32pcs