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Graduate Diploma Program

Graduate Diploma studentsMeeting the needs of managers, our IGSB Graduate Diploma has been one of the most popular programs over many years. The Graduate Diploma program provides all of the essential skills and knowledge to enable practising managers to take the next step in their careers.

The eight course program is normally taken on a part-time basis and thus is especially attractive to busy managers who want to combine work and study. Those enrolled in the program can undertake their courses on campus in Adelaide, online, or through some of our partnerships with industry and professional bodies

For those managers who are considering further studies towards an MBA, it is important to keep in mind that the individual courses within the Graduate Diploma are identical to the MBA courses, thus ensuring that full credit for those courses will be granted.

Structure

The courses we recommend for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration are:

PLUS one elective

Where there is a choice of elective or specialty course, international (onshore) students of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration can choose any approved postgraduate elective course, subject to the Program Director's approval. The Program Director may also approve elective courses from other postgraduate programs offered by UniSA or other universities.

Entry requirements

Entrants to the program shall normally hold:

All applicants are required to submit two referee reports and a detailed currriculum vitae outlining managerial and executive experience.

Minimum English language entry requirements: coursework programs

 The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are detailed below. It should be noted that some programs may specify higher English language entry requirements. These will be indicated in relevant program documentation.

Applicants are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive.

Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

Postgraduate

 English Language Test (see Note 1) Score
 IELTS (International English Language Testing System)  
-Reading and Writing 6.0
-Overall Band Score 6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)  
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) 90 with no band less than 21
TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test) 577 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5
   
English Language Programs Score
Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program Level 5
   
Other Qualifications
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.

Note 1: Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.

Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criteria. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction

The IGSB reserves the right to request completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) to a satisfactory level.

Selection process

Selection involves consideration of:

Although a formal selection interview is not part of the process, the selection panel may ask to meet with a potential candidate for clarification of issues relating to their application.

Further information

To obtain more information about the Graduate Diploma in Business, please contact our Program Administrator on:

Telephone: (61 8) 8302 9086
Toll free: within Australia 1800 502 520

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