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Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Business | The International Graduate School of Business

Program Code: DCSB

Program Level: Postgraduate

Home Campus: City West

Program Length (in EFTSL): 0.5

Program director/s

HOW TO APPLY

Applications to this program are online via UniSA's Apply Online portal.

To find out more about the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business visit the International Graduate School of Business website

Aim

To provide graduates with a rigorous introduction to the main elements of the sustainable challenge for modern business and the ways in which this challenge can be most effectively met.

Entry requirements

Entrants to the program shall normally hold:

  1. A recognised University undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications; OR
  2. 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; OR
  3. A Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with an average of at least Pass Level 1 (55%) from the International Graduate School of Business at the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from other Schools within the University of South Australia or from another recognised University; OR
  4. A Graduate Diploma in Business Administration with an average of at least Pass 1 (55%) across at lest 4 courses from the International Graduate School of Business at the University of South Australia or an equivalent qualification from other Schools within the University of South Australia or from another recognised University; OR
  5. A recognised University Masters degree.

All applicants applying under criteria 2) 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

English Language Test (see Note 1)

Score

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

 

·Reading and Writing

6.0

·Overall Band Score

6.5

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

 

·TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test)

90 with no band less than 21

·TOEFL PBT (Paper-based test)

577 with TWE (Test of Written English) of 4.5

 

 

English Language Programs

Score

Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program

Level 5

 

 

Other Qualifications

·Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or

·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.

Content/structure

The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Business is an intensive program of 18 units comprising 4 constituent courses.

Honours

N/A

Fee information

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
FIRST YEAR   
Study Period 1   
BUSS 53614.50.125
    
Study Period 3   
BUSS 53604.50.125
    
Study Period 4   
BUSS 53624.50.125
    
Study Period 6   
BUSS 53594.50.125

Rules

  1. 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 an equivalent focus and content;

          b. That have been completed at postgraduate level within 10 years at the time of 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.

Notes

  1. This program is a full fee paying program and is offered subject to market demand and other conditions.


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