Graduate Diploma in Business

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[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Course Description” css=””]The Graduate Diploma in Business is the generalist business focussed post graduate diploma of our age, opening job opportunities in a wide range of business and government positions all around the world.

Graduates with a Graduate Diploma in Business are ready for many different positions in business and government. The Graduate Diploma in Business gives you the business skills to engage and influence clients.

Graduates will be prepared for success in contemporary organisations and prepared to take on the industry’s trends, responsibilities, needs and opportunities.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Course Learning Outcomes”]

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[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Accreditation”]The Graduate Diploma in Business is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”International Student Duration” css=””]The CRICOS-registered duration is 52 weeks or 1 year of full-time study (2 semesters). Please note the part time mode is not available to a holder of a student visa, who is not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or who is not an Australian permanent resident, or who is a temporary resident of Australia.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Domestic Student Duration” css=””]For domestic students the course is 1 years full-time or 2 years part-time.[/vc_toggle][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Course Structure” tab_id=”1653388732622-96262365-afc86740-9e2a”][vc_toggle title=”Course Structure” css=”” el_class=”course-table”]

Please Note

• The program is available each intake but note that some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements.
• Not all units of study are available every semester, and changes in course structure occur from time to time.

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[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Assessment Methods” css=””]The Institute uses authentic assessment principles that may include practical exercises, case studies, presentations, reports, online simulations, essays, and examinations. These may include being done under invigilation.[/vc_toggle][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Careers” tab_id=”1653388856684-5fd19999-c56f6740-9e2a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Exit and Career Outcomes” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text css=””]

Exit Outcomes

To obtain a Graduate Diploma in Business, candidates are required to successfully complete or be granted credit for 8 units. Not all units are offered each semester. You must complete at least 50% of the required units at PIA to be eligible to obtain a Graduate Diploma in Business.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]

Career Outcome

• Senior business para-professional
• Project/Operations Manager
• Management consulting

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Entry Requirements” tab_id=”1653388882651-a3edc116-a41d6740-9e2a”][vc_toggle title=”Entry Requirements” css=””]Polytechnic Institute Australia’s courses have flexible entry requirements that apply to Graduate Certificate in Business.

Students enrolling in Graduate Diploma in Business Degree program must meet the following entry requirements.

General entry

A recognised Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree or higher

Special or alternative admission arrangements

A minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, which includes at least three years’ management experience, or significant technical experience

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An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience.

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Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”International Students” css=””]Must satisfy the English Language Requirements

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General entry

A recognised Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree or higher

OR

Special or alternative admission arrangements

An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience

OR

Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)

Special and/or alternative entry: non-school leavers (mature-age applicants and/or those who do not hold their HSC or equivalent)

A recognised Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree or higher. A minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, which includes at least three years’ management experience, or significant technical experience

OR

An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience

OR

Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Special/Alternative Admission Arrangements”]In exceptional circumstances the Institute may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Institute, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. These may include:

1. a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, which includes at least three years’ management experience, or significant technical experience
2. completion of an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience
3. completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at PIA (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)
4. any other entry pathway where PIA can demonstrate that the candidate has the appropriate English language proficiency, academic knowledge and acumen to successfully complete the course in which they enrol.

The processes used to monitor the progress of students enrolled under special/alternative arrangements include:

• monitoring of the student’s progress by the Learning and Teaching Committee at the conclusion of each term in the first year of the student’s enrolment; and
• a “Review of Student Progress” meeting between the student and the Learning and Teaching Committee at the conclusion of the first semester of the student’s enrolment to review both the academic progression and student welfare.

[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Language Requirements” css=””]Language proficiency

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; or
• TOEFL: 575 or better; or
• TOEFL IBT (International Benchmark Test): 91 or better; or
• TOEFL CBT (Computer Based Test): 235 or better; or
• Academic PTE (Pearson Test of English): 58 or better; or
• Cambridge English: CAE and CPE (from 2015): 176 or better; or
• General Certificate of Education (GCE): A Levels with a C or better in English; or
• KITE: all bands B2 with a result greater than 450 in each band; or
• Duolingo: overall 115 with no band less than 110.

English Language Test results are valid for two years from the date of the results up to the date of commencement at the Institute. The most recent test supersedes ALL previous tests.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Attendance Requirements” css=””]The Institute has enforceable requirements in relation to attendance further details are provided at Item 20 of the Terms and Conditions attached to this offer.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Advance Standing”]Granting credit for prior learning ensures that students commence study at a level that appropriately recognises their prior learning experiences and are not required to repeat equivalent learning successfully undertaken in another context. Process for applying for Advance Standing (credit) can be found in the Advanced Standing Policy and Procedure[/vc_toggle][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Fees” tab_id=”fees-charges”][vc_column_text css=””]The course fees (per semester) are indicated below and are based on a standard full-time study load and duration. Your course fees and duration may vary if you have applied for and been granted Advanced Standing. Tuition fees may increase during your studies. Students are advised in advance of any increase in tuition fees being implemented.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How to Apply” tab_id=”apply”][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Further” tab_id=”1653392449839-f6a36421-d8676740-9e2a”][vc_custom_heading text=”Further Information” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]For further information please contact:

Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd

CRICOS: 03535M

TEQSA provider number: PRV14049

ABN: 34 145 333 795

Head office and postal address

Level 16, 233 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW 2000

Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria 3220

Ph: (+612) 8319 8202

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