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Graduate Diploma in International Business

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Business | The International Graduate School of Business

Program Code: DGIB

Program Level: Postgraduate

Home Campus: City West

Program Length (in EFTSL): 1

Program director/s

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

The Graduate Diploma in International Business is designed to provide graduates with skills and expertise to manage a business in a global environment.

Entry requirements

For admission to Graduate Diploma in International Business, prospective students must have completed a recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications as determined by NOOSR guidelines.

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 Diploma in International Business is a 36 unit program, comprised of 8 courses of 4.5 units each.

The proposed structure for the Graduate Diploma in International Business is as follows:

* Four Division core courses,
* Four specialised International Business courses.

Fee information

Fees for International students: $AU 19,920 per 1.0 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 17,600 per 1.0 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 53004.50.125
Advanced Marketing
New title from 2010: Marketing Management
MARK 50254.50.125
Study Period 3   
BUSS 51144.50.125
ACCT 50114.50.125
Study Period 4   
BUSS 53494.50.125
BUSS 53484.50.125
Study Period 6   
BUSS 53014.50.125
BUSS 50344.50.125

Rules

  1. Global Business Environment is a prerequisite for International Business Management

  2. Global Business Environment, Accounting for Management M, and Advanced Marketing are prerequisites for International Business Strategy


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