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Graduate Diploma in Business (MGG101.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
1.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | 880204 |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
1.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
View teaching periods | 098429E |
| Fees | English language requirements | ||
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View requirements | ||
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
become a business leader of any business.
Take your leadership skills and experience to the next level and discover how to manage more effectively across a wide range of complex, global and ever-changing business environments with UC’s Graduate Diploma in Business.
Highly flexible and engaging, this course explores a variety of business disciplines including accounting and finance, marketing, management, human resources, economics, and international business.
This course will help you develop your strategic problem-solving skills and show you how to use creativity, critical analysis, research and theory to solve real world business problems in a logical and comprehensive way.
This course offers mainstream, evening and weekend study options designed specifically to enable both full or part time study to enable you to manage your existing professional commitments.
Study a Graduate Diploma in Business at UC and you will:
- critically evaluate a range of core and contemporary concepts and theories of organisations and their management
- analyse and synthesise information and be able to critique and effectively communicate in a business and management context
- apply concepts, theories, and experience to business problems and propose sustainable solutions demonstrating initiative, creativity and social responsibility
- analyse and blend contemporary theory and practice relating to the external context in which organisations operate
- gain insight into the management of people and leadership development
- learn to communicate professionally and proficiently to a wide demographic
- gain high level industry contacts and networking opportunities
- have the experience and skills to confidently work in a variety of senior management positions.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
WIL is an integral part of the UC journey and you are encouraged to actively attend and participate in relevant placements, workshops, conferences and events where you will have the opportunity to engage with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
This approach gives you an invaluable opportunity to meet and build strong networking relationships with industry professionals and greatly improves your employability after graduation.
Career opportunities
A UC Graduate Diploma in Business a highly flexible qualification that will equip you to undertake mid to high level management roles across a wide range of industries and jobs including potentially working as a:
- general manager
- business owner
- case manager
- advertising account manager
- analyst
- management consultant
- entrepreneur
- administrator
- office manager
- fundraiser
- council representative
- business administration manager
- project manager
- program manager
- program administrator
- business development manager
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree or equivalent as approved by the University.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | ||
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 02 February 2026 | ||
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 27 July 2026 |
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Graduate Diploma in Business (MGG101) | 24 credit points
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
9502 Human Behaviour in Organisations G OR 11418 Managing Human Capital G
Semester 2
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 2
9502 Human Behaviour in Organisations G OR 11418 Managing Human Capital G
Restricted Choice Unit
Year 2
Semester 1
Restricted Choice Unit
Course duration
Standard 1 year full time or equivalent. Maximum 2 years.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Critically evaluate a range of core and contemporary concepts and theories of organisations and their management; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| Analyse and synthesise information and be able to critique and effectively communicate in a business and management context; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| Apply concepts, theories and experience to business problems and propose sustainable solutions demonstrating initiative, creativity and social responsibility; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| Analyse and synthesise contemporary theory and practice relating to the external context in which organisations operate; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
| Analyse and apply a range of contemporary entrepreneurial and enterprise skills and approaches to business innovation and organisational change. | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Graduate Diploma in Business | GradDip Bus |
Alternative exits
Alternative Exit:
Graduate Certificate in Business
Enrolment data
2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 1 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au Ph 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au, Tel +61 2 6201 5342 |
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