Business Studies (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Business Studies
Length
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo, Shepparton
Course description
This course aims to enable graduates of any discipline to study in the fields of human resource management, management or marketing, and assumes no previous business studies. Students are introduced to leading-edge developments and equipped to contribute to organisational development, both at individual and team levels. The problem-focused approach helps students to develop problem-solving and decision-making skills that lead to effective management and marketing of a range of businesses.
Major study areas
Melbourne and Shepparton: human resources management, management.
Bendigo: human resources management, international business, marketing.
Course structure
Students complete eight subjects, including at least three third-year subjects, selection of which will vary by area of specialisation (management, marketing, or human resource management (HRM).
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $10,810 per 120 credit points.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Australian Bachelor's degree in any discipline, or approved equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find employment in a variety of roles, including entry-level positions in human resource management, management and marketing.