Graduate Diploma in International Business

Course code: 0397 + Course abbreviation: GradDipIntBus + Total credit points required: 48 + 2 semesters full-time, four semesters part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Caulfield)

Course description

This course offers students from varied backgrounds the opportunity to undertake a comprehensive, multidisciplinary preparation for management roles in corporations, inter-governmental organisations and non-profit agencies. It provides a sound general knowledge of the international business environment and applies management theory and practice for the development of managerial competencies in a cross-cultural context.

Credit for prior studies

Candidates articulating from an executive certificate or graduate certificate in the Department of Management will be eligible for credit for a maximum of four units (24 points) for study undertaken in the last five years.

Other candidates may be eligible for credit for a maximum of two units (12 points) if previous study is considered to be equivalent to particular units in the course of study. Credit is restricted to study undertaken in the last five years and must be approved by the program manager.

Course structure

(a) Students must complete four core units (24 points):

BTX9190 International trade law
ECF9210 Introduction to international economics
MGX9500 International management process
MGX9660 International business theory and practice

(b) Students must complete four units (24 points) from:

(i) the following list:

AFF9730 International finance*
MGX5171Managing the International enterprise: cases and issues
MGX5181 International business strategy
MGX5461 Contemporary issues in globalisation
MGX5730 International trade policy
MKF9550 Marketing and the international consumer*

(ii) units listed in (i) above and unit/s taught by the Department of Management.

It is recommended that students consult with the course director to ensure their elective units form a coherent study program.

Students should complete four 9000-level units before commencing 5000-level units.

* Students who have not completed undergraduate degrees in business are strongly encouraged to complete these units.

Articulation

Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in International Business may apply for admission to the Master of International Business and would be eligible for credit for eight units.

Contact details

Program manager

Dr Gaby Ramia

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