Graduate Diploma in Management

Degree Level Postgraduate

Years

International students

Start date
January
April
June
September

Campus
City West

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Program Code
DGMT

Fees
AUD$ 21,920 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2012

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.5]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
058630B

Entry requirements
Entrants to the program shall normally hold:
- A successfully completed bachelors degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent*; or
- A Graduate Certificate in Management with a grade point average of at least 4.0** from the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from another recognised university.
* Normally applicants who have completed a bachelors degree with a grade point average of 4** or better will be recognised for entry.
** A GPA of 4 refers to the UniSA grading scale which has a range of 1 - 7, other equivalent Australian and international grading scales will be considered.
English language entry requirements
In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.
English language test
- IELTS total [6.5]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

The program is designed to provide education for graduates and other students with interest in the area of management. A general management degree can be completed or specialisations are available in the following areas: Administrative Management; Event Management; Integrated Supply Chain Management; Strategic Procurement; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and Tourism Management.

Content & Structure

To qualify for the award, students must complete two division core courses, four courses in the area of specialisation and two elective courses for a total of 36 units.

What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
Division Core
People, Organisations and Leadership	BUSS 5114	4.5
Complete at least one of the following:
Global Business Environment	BUSS 5300	4.5
Accounting for Management M	ACCT 5011	4.5
Marketing Management	MARK 5025	4.5
Specialised Courses:
Four courses from the following:
Managing Change	BUSS 5065	4.5
Project Management for Business	BUSS 5139	4.5
Managing Human Resources	BUSS 5194	4.5
Strategic Concepts	BUSS 5074	4.5
Negotiation and Conflict Management	BUSS 5355	4.5
Risk Management	BUSS 5292	4.5
Elective			Note(s): 2
Elective			Note(s): 2

Rules & notes

Rules

1. Students who have previously completed courses from the division core can apply for credit.

2. Students who hav e a background or previous studies in a particular course may substitute a course of equal value and standing with the approval of the Program Director.

Notes

1. Specialisations (choose four courses from one of the following selections: Management; Administrative Management; Event Management; Innovation and Entrepreneurship; Integrated Supply Chain Management (see Note 3); Strategic Management and Tourism Management.

2. Choose electives from any School of Management postgraduate courses in any of the specialisation areas listed above or from the University website - http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/courses . A course from another division can be studied only with the permission of the Program Director. Some Specialisations may have prescribed electives. Not all elective courses will be available in any one year.

3. Students studying the Integrated Supply Chain Management specialisation may choose electives from the School of Advanced Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering with the permission of the Program Director.

4. This program may be taken part time or full time.

5. This is a full fee paying program.