1834 - Diploma of Business
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | DipBus |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Business and Economics |
| Intake restrictions | This course is not available to international student visa holders. |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Gippsland) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 2 years PT |
| Contact details | Telephone +61 3 9902 6380; email: enquiries.gippsland@buseco.monash.edu.au |
| Course coordinator | Ms Wendy Webber |
Description
This course provides a pathway to tertiary education for supervisory and administrative personnel whose knowledge is largely self-developed. It is designed to provide a broad knowledge base in business and develop in students the management skills to recognise and implement improvement opportunities within organisations.
Objectives
The learning goals of this course are to:
- develop fundamental knowledge of general principles and applications of a selected range of business and commerce disciplines
- develop technical knowledge, analytical skills and evaluative capabilities that are appropriate to chosen areas of study and ability to apply expertise to problem solving in discipline-based contexts
- develop an introductory capacity for critical thinking and articulate reasoning exhibited through effective written and oral forms of communication
- develop an introductory capacity to integrate and synthesise knowledge from different disciplines to innovative applications in business settings, with a demonstrated awareness of ethical and social responsibility
- develop fundamental skills in interpersonal communication and cultural awareness in a global business environment.
Structure
The course structure has two components:
- a set of core units which provide an introduction to the key areas of business study
- three open electives.
Requirements
The degree requires completion of eight units (48 points), this includes five core units and three electives.
The following sequence is recommended:
Year 1
First semester
Second semester
- MGW1100 Managerial communication
- elective 1
Year 2
First semester
Second semester
- elective 2
- elective 3
Electives must be drawn from units offered within the Bachelor of Business and Commerce. Note that prerequisites may apply.
Progression to further studies
Students who successfully complete the Diploma of Business may be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Business and Commerce.
Award(s) received on completion
Diploma of Business
13 October 2017 18 May 2024