C07018v5 Graduate Diploma in Management
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Management (GradDipM)CRICOS code: 009678C
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Management aims to extend student understanding of complexity and uncertainty characterising management contexts. Together with insights, capabilities and skills gained in the Graduate Certificate in Management, students are provided the opportunity to explore these skills in greater breadth and depth.
An innovative, flexible structure provides students with maximum choice in selecting subjects and programs of study tailored to meet their personal and professional needs, and responsibilities in the field of management.
Course aims
The Graduate Diploma in Management is designed to meet the needs of individuals, client organisations and professional bodies for management education.
Career options
Career options include management-level positions in industry or government.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Critically analyse complex theoretical business concepts and apply them in a global context |
| 2.1 | Use relevant information and data to critically analyse complex issues in business practice |
| 2.2 | Formulate creative and innovative solutions to complex business issues |
| 3.1 | Communicate information clearly and fluently in written form appropriate for stakeholders |
| 3.2 | Use oral communication appropriately in a professional context to convey information clearly and fluently |
| 3.3 | Interact effectively with others to work towards a common outcome |
| 4.1 | Evidence understanding of ethical and social responsibility in professional practice and accountability for related personal outputs |
| 4.2 | Critically evaluate and apply sustainability principles to decisions in business contexts |
| 5.1 | Apply broad technical and professional skills effectively within management practice |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of five subject exemptions, of which two core subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.
Course structure
All students must complete a total of 48 credit points made up of eight subjects, comprising four core subjects (24 credit points), three specialist subjects (18 credit points) and one elective subject (6 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| STM90931 Core subjects | 24cp | |
| STM90943 Management stream | 18cp | |
| CBK91017 Electives (Business) | 6cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing a suggested study sequence. Most of the subjects are offered in both Autumn and Spring sessions.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship | 6cp | |
| 21919 Business Models and Strategic Planning | 6cp | |
| 21717 Managing in International Contexts | 6cp | |
| 21928 People, Work and Employment | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21931 Research Skills for Managers | 6cp | |
| 21929 Positive Psychology and the Self | 6cp | |
| 21926 Managing Culture and Change | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship | 6cp | |
| 21919 Business Models and Strategic Planning | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21717 Managing in International Contexts | 6cp | |
| 21928 People, Work and Employment | 6cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 21931 Research Skills for Managers | 6cp | |
| 21929 Positive Psychology and the Self | 6cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 21926 Managing Culture and Change | 6cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options | 6cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Management (C11021), the Graduate Diploma in Management, and the Master of Management (C04287).
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Business School on:
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
email business@uts.edu.au
UTS: Business (Postgraduate)
