Business,GD-BUSI

Overview

Curtin's Graduate Diploma in Business will give you the breadth of skills and knowledge critical to business operations and leadership. You’ll learn the relevance of economic theory, factors to consider in financial decision-making, the theory and practice of strategic decision-making, and about leading people.

This qualification is relevant for managers at all levels (emerging through to middle/senior levels) who want to extend their business knowledge and may have an undergraduate degree in a non-business area.

After completing the four units of the graduate diploma, you may choose to exit or pause your business studies or complete the additional four units required to gain your Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Benefits of studying Curtin's Graduate Diploma in Business

• Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.
• You can complete your Graduate Diploma in just three trimesters (about 12 months), studying full-time or part-time.
• After gaining your Graduate Diploma, you need only complete a further four units to achieve a Curtin MBA.
• Your face-to-face study is at Curtin’s Graduate School of Business, in the heart of the Perth CBD.
• You can choose to study on-campus (evenings or block teaching), online or a mix of both.
• You can start your course at a time of the year that’s best for you, either January, May or August.

Note: If you don't yet meet the admission criteria for the Graduate Diploma in Business, complete our Graduate Certificate in Business or Graduate Certificate in Business Futures as a stepping stone. This pathway won’t take you any longer, as completing the units in those graduate certificates will provide course credits towards your Graduate Diploma.

What you'll learn

• access and critique contemporary business theories, concepts and principles and be able to apply these to add value in a group or organisation environment.
• effectively communicate in a variety of modes to gather, advise or influence stakeholders for a desired outcome.
• formulate responsible and strategic management and leadership decisions that are evidence-based and supported by a critical evaluation of markets, resources and financial information.
• canvass and influence the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a business environment for the benefit of stakeholders.
• apply principles of ethics, sustainability, corporate social responsibility and risk management across a range of business settings.

Entry requirements

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. The personal statement written and provided by applicants will be used as an assessment to meet the English language requirement for the course.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following qualifications and tests.

Have your supporting documents to hand, and ensure they meet our guidelines. The documents may include certified copies of your qualifications, English language proficiency documents and supplementary forms for certain courses.

If your documents are not issued in English, an official translation from a recognised translation service must be provided.

Recognised translation services

• National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) accredited translator in Australia
• The Awarding institution
• A Notary Public Office
• The official Government body
• An official and accredited translator*

*Official translations are subject to review.

If you have undertaken previous study or work that matches the content of some of your Curtin course units, you may be able to obtain credit for recognised learning, which exempts you from studying those units.

You can apply direct online through our Applicant Portal. You can access the Applicant Portal by:

1. Navigating to the relevant course page
2. Click ‘Apply now’
3. When the pop-up window appears, select “Apply directly to Curtin University”.

If you want to package your course with a Curtin English course, you can submit your application with your course application documents to streamline the process.

If your application is successful, you will receive an offer that you will need to accept or reject.

If you accept your offer, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment ­– a document from Curtin that details your course, how long you will be studying the course, and the tuition fees. This document can be used for acquiring a student visa.

Apply to the Australian government for your student visa. Gaining a student visa will allow you to participate in full-time study in Australia and work up to 40 hours in a fortnight. If you’re under 18 years of age, you must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements in place before a visa can be issued.

See our pre-departure resources for helpful information regarding your move to Perth.