Graduate Diploma in Commerce (GradDipCom)
| Course Code | FF014 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 48 |
| CRICOS code | 019182M |
Description
The Commerce programs draw on the strengths of the Faculty of Economics and Business to help students develop the advanced skills and knowledge required for a high-level position in industry, commerce and government. These programs offer specialised training in one or two of the following areas: accounting, banking, business and security, business and society, business decision sciences, business information systems, business law, business statistics, economics, employment relations and human resource management, entrepreneurship, finance, governance, international business, marketing, organisational analysis and strategy, strategic management, supply chain and logistics management, taxation and transport management. The Commerce award courses are coursework programs and are taught primarily in the evening.
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.
Course Rules
To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Commerce, students must successfully complete a total of eight units of study (48 credit points), comprising:
- four core (foundation / 5000 level) units of study (24 credit points)
- four elective (advanced / 6000 level) units of study (24 credit points) selected units listed under the Commerce subject areas for majors and elective
Core (Foundation) Units of Study
Students select their core units 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 Business Information Systems
- MKTG5001 Marketing Principles
- MKTG5002 The Psychology of Business Decisions
- WORK5002 Introduction to HRM
- WORK5003 Management and Organisations
Subject Areas for Majors and Electives
Students select their major/s and/or electives from the following subject areas.
Note: Majors marked with an "*" will not be available for students commencing in 2009/2010.
Students must choose elective units from the subject areas listed above. Majors are NOT available under this course.
Please Note: The information set out here is for students commencing their Graduate Diploma in Commerce degree in 2010. Continuing students should follow the degree structure outlined in the Faculty Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.
Enrolment Guide
Students should ensure they complete core units of study which are the prerequisites of particular elective units of study they intend to undertake in their first semester of enrolment. Students should refer to the Commerce subject areas for choice of units of study which they intend to complete.
The following table illustrates a degree progression example for a student enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Commerce on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study per semester.
| Year / Semester | Units of study | Credit points | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | core | core | core | core | 24 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | elective | elective | elective | elective | 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. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their course in different sequences to that listed above. You are advised to plan their course based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your course.
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.