Graduate Diploma in International Business (GradDipIntBus)
| Course Code | FF038 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 48 |
| CRICOS code | 030518K |
Description
This course is no longer accepting new enrolments from 2012.
The International Business programs are designed for those who recognise the need and value of developing business skills at a graduate level, and want access to teaching and research that emphasises global and international perspectives. Globalisation and trade liberalisation are forces that cannot be ignored and modern business practitioners will need an understanding to take full advantage of them. The International Business award courses are coursework programs and are taught primarily in the evening.
Course requirements
To be awarded the Graduate Diploma in International Business, students must successfully complete a total of eight units of study (48 credit points), comprising:
- four foundational units of study (24 credit points)
- four core international business units of study (24 credit points)
Please Note: Students who commenced their degree prior to 2011 should refer to the course structure, available major subject areas and resolutions in the faculty handbook for the year they commenced. Archived downloadable faculty handbooks can be accessed on the Handbooks website.
Foundational units of study
Select four units (24 credit points) from the following options:
- ACCT5001 Accounting Principles
- CLAW5001 Legal Environment of Business
- ECOF5010 Academic and Professional Communication
- ECMT5001 Principles of Econometrics
- ECON5001 Microeconomic Theory
- ECON5002 Macroeconomic Theory
- FINC5001 Capital Markets and Corporate Finance
- IBUS5001 Strategy, Innovation and Global Business
- INFS5001 Project Management
- MKTG5001 Marketing Principles
- TPTM5001 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- WORK5003 Management and Organisations.
Core units of study
- IBUS6001 International Business Strategy
- IBUS6002 Cross-Cultural Management
- IBUS6003 Managing International Risk
- IBUS6004 International Business Alliances.
For details of the units of study listed above, including availability, please refer to the University's Online Unit of Study Handbook.
Progression guide
The following table illustrates a course progression example for a student enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of International Business on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study per semester.
| Year / Semester | Unit of study 1 | Unit of study 2 | Unit of study 3 | Unit of study 4 | Total credit points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | IBUS6001 | IBUS6003 | core | core | 24 |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | IBUS6002 | IBUS6004 | core | core | 24 |
Please Note: The information listed in this program of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study before enrolling. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their degree in different sequences to that listed above (including studying in Summer or Winter School sessions). You are advised to plan their degree based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your degree.
Minimum duration of course
| Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 2 years |
Entry requirements
For entry into this degree, students must have completed a bachelor's degree, graduate diploma/certificate or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit (65 per cent) average.
For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the webpage titled English Language Requirements for International Students under the Admissions information on the University's website.