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Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Business | The International Graduate School of Business

Program Code: OCMA

Program Level: Postgraduate

Home Campus: Offshore

Program Length (in EFTSL): 0.5

Program director/s

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:

1.  A recognised University undergraduate degree or equivalent professional qualifications and a minimum of two years'  full time relevant work experience, OR

2.  A minimum of five years fulltime 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

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 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.


Program requirements

Course name Area + Cat. No. Units EFTSL
Two Core Courses from the following:   
BUSS 52444.50.125
BUSS 52454.50.125
BUSS 52464.50.125
BUSS 52474.50.125
BUSS 52494.50.125
BUSS 52434.50.125
BUSS 52484.50.125
Plus two approved Core or Elective Postgraduate courses.   

Rules

  1. The University of South Australia will determine which courses will be made available to transnational students of this program. Not all courses may be available in any one calendar year.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Applications for credit, exemption and/or studies in lieu will be considered in accordance with the University of South Australia's, Policy No: A-13.9, Recognition of prior learning for credit, exemption and studies-in-lieu, Appendix A. Credit transfer framework: Recognition of formal studies at other tertiary 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 post-graduate 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 equivalent.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. Chinese Graduate Certificate in Business students will be expected to be proficient in Mandarin.

Notes

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

  2. This program is delivered in the English language and in Mandarin in chosen locations.


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