Graduate Diploma in International Business (GradDipIntBus)
| Course Code | FF038 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 48 |
| CRICOS code | 030518K |
Description
The International Business programs are designed for those who recognise the need and value of developing business skills at a graduate level, and want access to teaching and research that emphasises global and international perspectives. Globalisation and trade liberalisation are forces that cannot be ignored and modern business practitioners will need an understanding to take full advantage of them. The International Business award courses are coursework programs and are taught primarily in the evening.
Course Rules
To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in International Business, students must successfully complete a total of eight units of study (48 credit points), comprising:
- Four core units of study (24 credit points)
- Four compulsory international business units of study (24 credit points)
Please Note: Students who commenced their degree prior to 2010 should refer to the course structure, available major subject areas and resolutions in the faculty handbook for the year they commenced. Archived downloadable faculty handbooks can be accessed on the Handbooks website.
Core Units of Study
Select four units (24 credit points) from the following options:
- ACCT5001 Accounting Principles
- ACCT5002 Managerial Accounting and Decision Making
- CLAW5001 Legal Environment of Business
- ECMT5001 Principles of Econometrics
- ECMT5020 Data Analysis and Interpretation
- ECON5001 Microeconomic Theory
- ECON5002 Macroeconomic Theory
- FINC5001 Capital Markets and Corporate Finance
- IBUS5001 Global Context of Business
- IBUS5011 Foundations of Entrepreneurship
- INFS5000 Information and Systems in Organisations (formerly titled 'Business Information Systems' in 2009)
- MKTG5001 Marketing Principles
- MKTG5002 The Psychology of Business Decisions
- WORK5002 Introduction to HRM
- WORK5003 Management and Organisations
Compulsory Units of Study
Enrolment Guide
The following table illustrates a course progression example for a student enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of International Business on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study per semester.
| Year / Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Unit of study 3 | Unit of study 4 | Total credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | International Business Strategy | Managing International Risk | core | core | 24 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | Cross-Cultural Management | International Business Alliances | core | core | 24 |
Please Note: The information listed in this program of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study before enrolling. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to that listed above (including studying in Summer or Winter School sessions). You are advised to plan their degree based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.
Entry Requirements
For entry into this course, students must have either met the entry requirements as for the Master's degree OR have completed a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma, graduate certificate or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution (a standard acceptable to the Faculty) and at least three years of relevant work experience.
For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the page headed 'English Language Requirements for International Students' under the Admissions information on the University's website.
Duration of Course
Full-time: A typical full-time student will undertake four units of study per semester, completing the eight units in two semesters (one year).
Part-time: Students undertake one or two units per semester, typically completing the program in two to four years.