Graduate Diploma
The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration offers foundational education in management theories and their professional applications, accredited by TEQSA.
The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration provides a foundational education in the theories of management and the application of these in a professional environment. This course has been accredited by TEQSA.
Domestic students must meet the following requirements:
The following is supplementary to the above entry requirements and is designed to guide applicants and the admissions team on acceptable admission and articulation pathways:
Equivalent professional experience 5+ years of professional and/or managerial work experience in related fields such as business management, financial management, leadership, human resources and people may be considered professional experience equivalent to a Bachelor level qualification.
Entry pathways Students that successfully complete the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration offered by ACAP University College may articulate directly into the ACAP Master of Business Administration.
International students must meet the following requirements:
The following is supplementary to the above entry requirements and is designed to guide applicants and the admissions team on acceptable admission and articulation pathways:
Equivalent professional experience 5+ years of professional and/or managerial work experience in related fields such as business management, financial management, leadership, human resources and people may be considered professional experience equivalent to a Bachelor level qualification.
Entry pathways Students that successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration offered by ACAP University College may articulate directly into the ACAP Master of Business Administration or the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration.
Minimum English Language Requirements International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 (completed in the past two years); or an equivalent accepted English Language test as specified in ACAP's English Language Test equivalency tables. Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
In the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, you will be versed in current business practices, aware of new developments and be able to identify current business trends and opportunities. You will have highly developed communication skills to promote your managerial vision in contemporary business environments. You will be able to understand complex ideas and be comfortable taking a leading role in larger organisations or deploying new enterprises with an ethical leadership mindset.
Once you graduate from the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical jobs you could consider.
The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration course is comprised of 8 units, which are level 400 and 500 units. To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.
The course duration is 1 year and 4 months full time or part time equivalent. For more information on the recommended course sequence click here.
Credit points: 6 Prerequisites: None
Unit Description:
This unit is a comprehensive introduction to the topic of leadership and professional development, addressing a broad range of issues ranging from personal leadership style, exploration of current and foundational leadership theory, through to change leadership in organisations. You will build the knowledge, skills, self-awareness and confidence to effectively lead in a variety of settings. As you grow in understanding of the role of leading in organisations, you will also develop a deeper understanding of your own leadership capacity, style and developmental needs.
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