C07018v7 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
Pathway course
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
This course is designed for postgraduate students seeking to deepen their grasp of complex management challenges. Choose this course for a comprehensive exploration of management principles, building on the Graduate Certificate in Management.
The course’s innovative structure allows students to tailor their studies to their specific goals and responsibilities in management. They acquire advanced knowledge and practical skills in strategic decision-making, leadership, and problem-solving. Expect an interactive learning experience, with a mix of lectures, case studies, and group discussions.
Course aims
The Graduate Diploma in Management is designed to meet the needs of individuals, client organisations and professional bodies for post-graduate management education.
Career options
Career options include management-level positions in industry or government.
Course intended learning outcomes
1.1 | Develop innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs within a management context |
2.1 | Communicate information clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders |
2.2 | Work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes |
3.1 | Implement decisions to create positive outcomes for society and the environment as publicly accountable managers |
4.1 | Apply advanced knowledge of management concepts and technological skills in forming socially responsible judgments to undertake professional management practice |
5.1 | Critically evaluate professional practice to inform capabilities to work with and for Indigenous Australians across management professions |
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included)
International applicants with a completed bachelor's degree or higher qualification who do not meet the criteria above may be considered with:
- Completed bachelor’s degree with more than 60% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND a minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-degree professional experience
OR
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT Exam) with an overall minimum score of 550
OR
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE General Test) with an overall minimum score of 307 with verbal 148 and quantitative 156
Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge, and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11021 Graduate Certificate in Management.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
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.
Pathway course
Students who do not meet the academic requirements to gain entry into the Graduate Diploma in Management may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Management (C11021) offered on a part-time basis or the Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300) offered on a full-time basis. Satisfactory completion of the UTS Graduate Certificate, allows students to articulate into the Graduate Diploma in Management.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.
Recognition of prior learning
Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions, of which two core subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study. For more information about the application process, see How to Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.
Course structure
Students must complete a total of 48 credit points made up of eight core subjects.
Course completion requirements
STM91678 Core Subjects (GDManagement) | 48cp | |
Total | 48cp |
Course program
A typical course program is provided below, showing the recommended study sequence to ensure completion of the course within the expected duration.
Not all subjects are offered every session. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.
Autumn commencing, full time | ||
Year 1 | ||
Autumn session | ||
21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship | 6cp | |
21854 Creative Problem Solving | 6cp | |
Spring session | ||
21926 Managing Change | 6cp | |
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers | 6cp | |
21717 Managing in a Multicultural World | 6cp | |
21832 Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice | 6cp | |
Spring commencing, full time | ||
Year 1 | ||
Spring session | ||
21895 Business and Social Impact | 6cp | |
21926 Managing Change | 6cp | |
21832 Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice | 6cp | |
21717 Managing in a Multicultural World | 6cp | |
Year 2 | ||
Autumn session | ||
21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship | 6cp | |
21854 Creative Problem Solving | 6cp | |
21896 Diversity and Inclusion | 6cp | |
21928 Managing Staff and Volunteers | 6cp |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Management (C11021) or Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300), the Graduate Diploma in Management, and the Master of Management (C04287 or C04259).
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