Graduate Diploma Program
Meeting 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:
- Leadership Dynamics
- Contemporary Management Skills
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Creative and Accountable Marketing
- Leading & Managing People
- Managerial Finance
- Competitive Strategy
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:
- A recognised University undergraduate degree or equivalent
professional qualification and a minimum of two years' full-time
relevant work experience
OR - A Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with an average of
at least Pass Level 1 (55%) from the International Graduate School of
Business at the University of South Australia or an equivalent
qualification from other Schools within the University of South
Australia or from another recognised University
AND - A minimum of five years full time relevant work experience including significant experience in supervision and financial management and evidence of capacity to study at postgraduate level.
All applicants are required to submit two referee reports and a detailed currriculum vitae outlining managerial and executive experience.
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are those which are standard within the Division and are outlined as follows:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test - a
minimum score sof 6.0 in Reading and Writing sub scores and a minimum
overall score of 6.5;
OR - Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - a minimum score of
55 (21 in the computer based test) in Reading and Structure/Writing sub
scores and a minimum overall score of 575 (232 in the computer based
test);
OR
- South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE);
OR - University Entrance Certificate (CELUSA) - a minimum score of 70%
for the three test/examination items and a minimum score of 60% for the
other seven items;
OR - Previous successful secondary or tertiary study where English was the first 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:
- motivation to undertake the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and potential to benefit from the program
- appropriateness of work experience, particularly the length, level and responsibilities of management positions held (including current position)
- quality of academic record
- demonstrated personal qualities appropriate for managers and leaders.
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