ObjectivesThe Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is offered in association with other universities through Australian National Business Schools Limited (ANBS Ltd): Deakin University, Griffith University, University of Canberra, University of Tasmania, University of Western Australia and University of Wollongong. This course covers a broad range of topics relating to all aspects of organisational management and the development of the creative, analytical and interpersonal capabilities crucial to business leadership.
Entry requirementsTo satisfy the entry requirements for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, an applicant must have a first degree and a minimum of two years' relevant work experience. Applicants who do not hold a degree and have a minimum of seven years' relevant work experience may apply to enter the associated Graduate Certificate of Business Administration. Those who demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance may apply to enter the MBA.
Academic titleGraduate Diploma of Business Administration
Course descriptionFees and charges
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
This is a fee-paying course. Domestic students may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance in paying these tuition fees. For more information about FEE-HELP go to http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/fees/
Fee paying place - Domestic (DFP)
A Fee paying place is one for which the university does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fee paying places are available to domestic students. Domestic students are those who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa.
* The 'indicative annual course fee' cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2009, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2009 can be viewed at http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/handbooks2009/search.php.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on 'indicative course fees' to calculate the total future cost of their course.
Course rules
To satisfy the requirements of the Graduate Diploma a student must complete a total of 8 credit points comprising 5 credit points of core units and 3 credit points of elective units.
Course structure
Core units
MPR751/MPA751 Financial Reporting and Analysis *
MPE781 Economics for Managers
MPR732/MPK732 Marketing Management *
MPR721/MPM721 Organisational Behaviour *
Plus select one unit from:
MPF753 Finance
MPT735/MPM735 International Business Management #
Elective units
Select 3 credit points of units not previously studied from:
MAA752 Managerial Accounting
MLC771 Law for Managers
MPF753 Finance
MPT722/MPR722 Human Resource Management (Residential) # *
or
MPM722 Human Resource Management
MPT735/MPM735 International Business Management #
MSQ791 Data Analysis for Managers
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
*MPR code denotes residential version of the unit
Admission requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
For more information on the Deakin Admissions Policy visit The Guide
Admission requirements - specific
To satisfy the entry requirements for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, an applicant must have a first degree and a minimum of two years' relevant work experience. Applicants who do not hold a degree and have a minimum of seven years' relevant work experience may apply to enter the associated Graduate Certificate of Business Administration. Those who demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance may apply to enter the MBA.
Advanced standing - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the Advanced Standing System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
How to apply
Applications must be made directly to the university through the Applicant Portal referring to closing dates for applications as dates for particular courses may vary.
Your faculty may require further information from you when submitting your application. Please refer to the faculty information website for further details.
Further study
M701 Master of Business Administration