Graduate Diploma in International Business - GradDipIntBus

• General
• Course objectives
• Admission requirements
• Fees
• Duration
• Mode of offering
• Credit for work done previously
• Course structure
• Progression to further studies

General

Course code: 0397
Course directors: Mr Max Coulthard, Dr Ron Edwards
Globalisation of business has generated increased competition and new opportunities for Australian industry. Whether firms can match the competition and take full advantage of the opportunities in foreign markets depends largely on the skills of their management personnel. This distinctive, specialised course has been designed to provide an in-depth understanding of current practices and future developments in international business. It prepares students for leadership roles in international and internationalising firms.

Course objectives

On completion of the course, students will:

• have a sound general knowledge of the international business environment;
• apply management skills in a cross-cultural setting;
• understand the relevant laws that affect international business;
• be aware of the economic environment in which international businesses operate;
• apply marketing concepts to the world market;
• manage the financial aspects of international business including financing decisions, capital budgeting decisions and managing exchange rate changes.

Admission requirements

Applicants require a pass degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or an executive certificate offered by this faculty with an average grade of credit or above.

Fees

This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of Management as to the 1999 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.

Duration

The Graduate Diploma in International Business is normally completed in two semesters of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study.

Mode of offering

Classes are offered in evening, and/or Friday/Saturday teaching modes on-campus at Caulfield campus.

Credit for work done previously

Candidates may be eligible for a maximum of four credit exemptions for subjects considered to be equivalent to particular subjects in the course of study. Please refer to the course director for further details.

Course structure

The course consists of eight subjects.
(a) One core subject

• MGF9660 International business theory and practice

(b) Five tagged core subjects

• MKF9550 Marketing and the international consumer
• ECF9210 International economics
• BTF9190 International trade law
• AFF9730 International finance
• MGF9500 International management process

(c) Two electives chosen from the following subjects:

• ECF9030 Asian economies
• AFF9040 Asian banking and finance
• BTF9050 Asian business law
• MGF9070 Asian management
• MGF9640 Cross-cultural management communication and negotiation
• MGF9630 International human resource management

Progression to further studies

Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in International Business with an average of credit or above may apply for admission to the Master of Management (International Business).

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