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
To be advised.
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.
English language entry requirements
For international applicants for whom English is a second language, the minimum English language requirements are :
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic): Minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing sub scores and minimum overall score of 6.5 obtained within the last two years or corresponding results from an equivalent test such as TOEFL or the appropriate Academic English language level delivered at CELUSA
OR
Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at bachelor level or above completed in Australia within the last two years;
OR
Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at bachelor level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which:
- English is an official language; or
- English is commonly used, as determined by the University.
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.
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 11,400 per 0.5 EFTSL for students commencing in 2009.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 8,400 per 0.5 EFTSL for students commencing in 2008.
Fees are calculated on a per Unit basis with 1.0 EFTSL = 36 Units.
Program requirements
| Course name | Area + Cat. No. | Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.