Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
2008 | 2009 | 2010Division of Business | The International Graduate School of Business
| Program Code: DCMA Program Level: Postgraduate Home Campus:
City West Program Length (in EFTSL):
0.5 |
Program director/s
- Mr Bob Gilliver (DCMA)
HOW TO APPLY
Applications to this program are online via UniSA's Apply Online portal.
Orientation details for Study Period 6 can be found at http://www.unisa.edu.au/business/postgrad/program.asp
Aim
This is a graduate program of study for experienced managers and professionals to develop managerial skills and knowledge.
Entry requirements
Entrants to the program shall normally hold:
- A recognised University undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications and a minimum of two years' full-time relevant work experience OR
- A minimum of five years' full time relevant work experience including significant experience in supervision and financial management and evidence of capacity to study at postgraduate level.
All applicants are required to submit two referee reports and a detailed curriculum vitae outlining managerial and executive experience.
Minimum English language entry requirements: coursework programs
The minimum English language entry requirements for international students who speak English as a foreign language are detailed below. It should be noted that some programs may specify higher English language entry requirements. These will be indicated in relevant program documentation.
Applicants are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed. 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.
Postgraduate
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English Language Test (see Note 1) |
Score |
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IELTS (International English Language Testing System) |
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·Reading and Writing |
6.0 |
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·Overall Band Score |
6.5 |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
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·TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) |
90 with no band less than 21 |
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·TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test) |
577 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5 |
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English Language Programs |
Score |
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Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program |
Level 5 |
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Other Qualifications | |
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·Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or | |
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·Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University. | |
Note 1: Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criteria. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.
The IGSB reserves the right to request completion of the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) to a satisfactory level.
An application fee applies for domestic students, please download the payment advice and return with payment and documentation supporting your application.
Content/structure
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is an intensive program of 18 units comprising 4 constituent courses and a structured Commencement Seminar. No electives are offered in off-shore deliveries, in which the program schedule is fixed according to delivery location and contractual relationships with partner organisations.
Fee information
Fees for International students: $AU 11,800 per 0.5 EFTSL for students commencing in 2010.Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Fees for International students are determined one year in advance and are subject to variation.
Fees for Fee Paying Postgraduate students: $AU 8,800 per 0.5 EFTSL for students commencing in 2009.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
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| Core Course | |||
| BUSS 5243 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| plus one Core Course from the following: | |||
| BUSS 5244 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5245 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5246 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5247 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5249 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| BUSS 5248 | 4.5 | 0.125 | |
| Plus two approved Core or Elective Postgraduate Courses 4.5 x 2 |
Rules
- The University of South Australia will determine which courses will be made available to Strategic Partnership students of this program. Not all courses may be available in any one calendar year.
- The following enrolment sequence is preferred:
Contemporary Management Skills
Creative & Accountable Marketing
Accounting for Decision Making
Managerial Economics
Leading and Managing People
Managerial Finance*
Leadership Dynamics
International Business*
Competitive Strategy*
Sustainable Corporate Strategy*
* These courses have prerequisites. Refer to the individual course statements for specific information.
- Electives are chosen in consultation with the Program Director and are subject to prerequisites, corequisites, timetabling, minimum class sizes and contractual arrangements with partner institutions. Not all courses may be available in any one calendar year.
Where there is a choice of elective or specialty course, on-shore students of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration can choose any approved postgraduate elective course - subject to the Program Director's approval. The Program Director may also approve elective courses from other postgraduate programs offered by this (or other) university(ies).
- Applications for credit, exemption and/or studies in lieu will be considered in accordance with the University of South Australia's, Policy No:A-13, Recognition of prior learning for credit, exemption and studies-in-lieu, Appendix A. Credit transfer framework: Recognition of formal studies at other tertiary education institutions and/or of work or life experience. These applications will be considered by the Head of School or nominee.
Credit may be granted for courses
a. That have a business and management focus;
b. That have been completed at postgraduate level within 10 years at the time of the application;
c. That have been completed at a Pass Level 2 grade or higher, as per the University of South Australia's grading system or its equivalent.
- Academic performance will be monitored by the IGSB Board of Examiners. Students are limited to 2 Supplementary Assessments within the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.
Students must achieve an average of at least Pass Level 1 (55%) for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration program to meet the academic entry criteria of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or Master of Business Administration programs.
Notes
- This program is a full fee paying program and is offered subject to market demand and other conditions.
- This program is delivered in the English language.
- All commencing students are required to attend a structured Commencement Seminar. No grade is awarded for this.
- Subject to demand and various contractual arrangements, the following electives may be offered by the IGSB:
BUSS 5103 Contemporary Issues in Employee Relations
BUSS 5208 Contemporary Issues in Strategic Marketing
BUSS 5050 Management Research and Consulting
BUSS 5357 Operations Management
BUSS 5140 Project Management
BUSS 5032 Self-directed Management Study (may be considered a specialty course when completed in the specialty area)
BUSS 5077 Topics in Management
BUSS 5248 Managerial Economics
BUSS 5228 Advanced Financial Management
BUSS 5080 Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship & Business Ventures
BUSS 5071 Contemporary Issues in Managing change
BUSS 5079 Contemporary Issues in Managing Customer Value
BUSS 5075 Information Strategies for Management Decisions
BUSS 5292 Risk Management
In addition, specialty stream electives and new electives will be made available as required.