Graduate Diploma of Business (GDBS) - GradDipBus

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In this section:

• Program focus
• Information systems specialisation
• Accounting specialisation

Program focus

The Graduate Diploma of Business gives students the opportunity to enhance their career prospects by obtaining knowledge in a specialist field. Students may choose between the fields of Information Systems or Accounting.

Information systems specialisation

Information Systems provides professional qualifications in computing for graduates from disciplines other than Computing or Information Systems. It is vocationally oriented emphasising the resolution of technological problems leading to the effective management and analysis of information in both private and public sectors.

Career opportunities

Graduates can expect a good commencing salary working in a range of jobs such as: Web Developer, Developer/Programmer Analyst, Systems Analyst, Database Development and Administration, Help Desk Support and Trainer.

Accounting specialisation

Accounting specialisation provides non-accounting university graduates and other approved applicants the opportunity to acquire the skills necessary to pursue entry level and para-professional employment in public practice, commerce and industry or in the government or not-for-profit sector. Upon completion students have the option to articulate to the to acquire an accounting qualification recognised by the Australian accounting professional bodies.

Career opportunities

Entry level and para-professional employment in public practice, commerce and industry or in the government or not-for-profit sector.

Graduates should have a strong understanding of relevant academic disciplines and possess knowledge and skills in problem resolution that will enable them to work effectively in their chosen area of specialisation.

Program aims

The Graduate Diploma of Business gives students the opportunity to enhance their career prospects by obtaining knowledge in a specialist field. Students may choose between the fields of Information Systems or Accounting.

Graduates will have an in-depth understanding of relevant academic disciplines and possess knowledge and skills in problem resolution that will enable them to work effectively in their chosen area of specialisation.

Program objectives

The objectives of the Graduate Diploma of Business are to enable graduates to:

• acquire specific knowledge and skills in accounting or information systems which are relevant to their disciplines

• become better problem-solvers and innovative thinkers, who are able to learn new skills independently and efficiently, and consequently to succeed in a competitive professional environment

• identify information needs appropriate to their area of specialisation, and apply the techniques required to gather and interpret such information

• understand the ethics of their profession and the need for a commitment to that profession.

Admission requirements

Applicants for the Graduate Diploma of Business are required to:

• hold a bachelor degree or a three-year diploma from an Australian university or

• hold a degree of a recognised university or an approved equivalent qualification in an area other than the discipline they intend studying.

  Information Systems specialisation

  The courses of study in this specialisation commence at second level and it is assumed that students enrolling have the pre-requisite knowledge of the material covered in the introductory course CIS1000 Information System Concepts. Students must successfully complete four undergraduate 2000 or 3000 level courses before attempting postgraduate 8000 level courses.

  International candidates for admission into this program must meet the University's English language proficiency requirements for postgraduate students. Please refer to Academic Regulation 5.4 of the University Calendar.

How to apply

Domestic students 2008

Application for postgraduate programs may be made directly to USQ. You should ensure you submit your application by the closing dates.

International students 2008

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Program fees

Tuition fee

Domestic fee-paying places are funded entirely through the tuition/direct fees paid by the student. Tuition/direct fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. For more information about Tuition Fees, including the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ Fees.

International fees

International students pay tuition fees. For details about international student fees, refer to the International Fee Schedule provided by USQ International.

Program structure

The program consists of eight courses each of one unit and students must complete either the Accounting specialisation or the Information Systems specialisation

Accounting specialisation

Information systems specialisation

Students must successfully complete four undergraduate 2000 or 3000 level courses before attempting postgraduate 8000 level courses.

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of four years to complete the program

IT requirements

For information technology requirements please refer to the computer requirements section of the Faculty of Business website.

Other program requirements

Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to Academic Regulation 5.9 of the University Calendar.

Exit points

A student who chooses not to complete or who does not maintain good standing in this program may be permitted to exit with a GCBS Graduate Certificate in Business provided that they have successfully completed four units.

Exemptions

Candidates for the Graduate Diploma of Business may be eligible for up to four courses of exemptions on the basis of completed equivalent undergraduate and/or postgraduate study from a recognised university.

• Exemptions approved in the program may not automatically apply to other programs offered by USQ, the USQ Australian Graduate School of Business, and the Faculty.

  NoteWhere exemptions are granted, maximum and minimum duration will be adjusted in the same proportion as the exemptions, eg where the maximum of 50 per cent exemptions is granted, maximum and minimum duration will be reduced by one-half.

In this section:

• Accounting recommended enrolment pattern
• Information systems recommended enrolment pattern

Accounting recommended enrolment pattern

Information systems recommended enrolment pattern

Students must successfully complete four undergraduate 2000 or 3000 level courses before attempting postgraduate 8000 level courses.