Graduate Diploma in International Business - GradDipIntBus


Course code: 0397 · Course directors: Mr Max Coulthard, Dr Ron Edwards · Offered in evening and/or Friday/Saturday teaching modes at Caulfield campus · Normally completed in two semesters of full-time study or four semesters of part-time study
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.
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. 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. Refer to the course directors for further details.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of Management as to the 2000 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in International Business including successful studies in two masters 5000 level subjects from the Department of Management, and achieve an overall credit average or above, will be able to articulate directly into one of the Department of Management's masters programs. To complete a masters program, students will be required to complete a further four masters 5000 level subjects.

Course structure

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

(b) Five tagged core subjects:

(c) Two electives chosen from the following subjects:

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