Graduate Diploma in
Management

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February/July Intakes

Graduate Diploma in Management – External and Online

Course Details Graduate Diploma in Management

The Graduate Diploma in Management is an 8-unit program completed over approximately 1.5 years. It challenges leaders to develop ethical and effective strategies within their organisations, integrating Biblical values and the Christian intellectual tradition into strategic management.

Designed for managers in both profit and not-for-profit sectors, the course is delivered in a concentrated format one unit per seven-week study period allowing focused, in-depth learning each step of the way.

Duration

1.5 years

Commencing


Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep, Nov

QTAC

N/A

CRICOS Code


N/A

Mode

External/Online

Course Code


BS42

Minimum Selection 
Rank (ATAR/RANK)

N/A

Career outcomes from a Graduate Diploma in Management

A business degree doesn’t lock you into just one path. Whether you're interested in marketing, management, entrepreneurship, or finance, a business qualification equips you with versatile skills that are valued across countless industries.

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Career Outcomes

Accountant, Banker, Bookkeeper, Business Analyst, Business Development Manager, Business Manager, Entrepreneur, Event Coordinator, Event Manager, Financial Project Manager, Government Officer, Insurance Officer, HR Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Office Manager, Project Manager, Promotions Coordinator, Sales Coordinator, School Business Manager/Bursar, Small Business Owner, Social Media Manger, Workplace Health and Safety Officer.

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Admissions Criteria
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Recent Secondary Education

Applicants with recent secondary education are not eligible for admission to this course.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are not eligible for admission to this course.

Higher Education study

Entry to this course is via the Graduate Certificate in Management.

Work and life experience

Entry to this course is via the Graduate Certificate in Management.

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English language proficiency

Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.

Minimum Requirements

English Language Proficiency

Examination Minimum Requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (at least 6.0 in all subtests)

PTE (Academic) 59 (at least 51 in all subtests)

TOEFL (PBT) 577

TOEFL (IBT) 90 (at least 16 in Listening, Reading; 21 in Writing; 18 in Speaking)


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What to expect

The Graduate Diploma in Management will provide you with more breadth of knowledge and skills to challenge and inspire those around you as you lead change. The use of case studies and practical assessments can help prepare and launch new initiatives that will help you pivot in your next phase of your ministry. The Graduate Diploma in Management aims therefore to build your skill set and strengthen your values as you lead your organisation with a renewed focus.

The Graduate Diploma of Management consists of 8 core units:

The Graduate Diploma in Management consists of 8 core units – the 4 units undertaken towards the Graduate Certificate in Management and a further 4 core units.In planning their course, students must consult the Business Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.

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