Accounting and Finance

APSB Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    January*, May and September
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    January*, May and September
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Want to become an industry leader? To make a real impact?

Our graduate diploma provides key business skills and a pathway into the University’s prestigious APSB Master of Business Administration (MBA). With the MBA program running for over 50 years, we have a broad and influential network of alumni in the local business community.

You’ll graduate with the skills, contacts and mental models needed to pursue leadership roles in your chosen business career.

What will you do?

We’ve designed the graduate diploma with maximum flexibility to suit the needs of working professionals. You can organise daytime, evening or weekend study hours and vary the number of courses you take per trimester. Through our rigorous program you will:

  • learn how to coordinate financial, physical, technological and human resources in pursuit of important objectives
  • take management courses in finance, economics, accounting and marketing
  • build advanced communication and decision-making skills
  • explore leading theories in action research
  • develop professional relationships and networks.

Note: Intakes occur throughout the year, in January, May and September, with Summer School options in January.

Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3GD116
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeJanuary* (including summer school options), May and September
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyA minimum of five years' relevant work experience is required for applicants with a completed AQF Bachelor's degree (minimum GPA 5.0);
    OR
    A minimum of seven years' related work experience and a satisfactory GMAT score (550) is required for applications without a completed Bachelor's degree;
    OR
    Completed Graduate Certificate in Business Administration;

    Interview with MBA Director where the applicant must demonstrate Leadership, Communication, Team Skills, Motivation, Business Skills.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students1100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS016427G
    IntakeJanuary, May and September
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 7Reading 6.5Listening 6.5Speaking 6.5Writing 6.5





    TOEFLOverall 94Reading 20Listening 20Speaking 22Writing 24





    PearsonOverall 65Reading 58Listening 58Speaking 58Writing 58





    C1 AdvancedOverall 185Reading 176Listening 176Speaking 176Writing 176





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsBachelor degree or equivalent
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students1100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $45,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $50,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Career Readiness

Students in this program are generally already employed full-time.  They undertake this program in order to change careers or to improve and increase their understanding of business administration practices.

The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Professional Accreditation

APSB Business School is AACSB* accredited, and as such our programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.
* Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Potential careers

Marketer / Marketing Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Manager, CEO, Product Manager, Project Manager, Team Leader, Innovation Manager


Degree Structure

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan
Core CoursesYou must complete all of the following 3-unit courses:

ACCTING 7100 : Accounting for Managers
CORPFIN 7101 : Managerial Finance
ECON 7239 : Economics for Management
MANAGEMT 7086 : Fundamentals of Leadership
MANAGEMT 7087 : Managing Contemporary Organisations
MANAGEMT 7104 : Marketing Management
ElectivesTo satisfy the requirements for Electives, you must complete courses to the value of 6 units from other postgraduate courses offered by the University that are available to you.

Assessment

Assessment of courses usually comprises an individual assignment, a group assignment and an examination.  Some courses also have student participation in the classroom as an assessable component.  Students must pass all components of assessment in order to pass a course.


RECOGNITION AND AFFILIATIONS

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