This qualification is particularly suitable for adult students who wish to undertake further study to the higher research degree level. Students who complete the course with first-class honours may be permitted to enrol in a PhD without first completing a master’s degree by research.

SUBJECTS

Areas of study include:

• accounting and finance
• business law and taxation
• econometrics and business statistics
• economics
• management
• marketing.

The course structure comprises of the following:

a) Taught units:

• Research methodology 1 (6 credit points)
• Research methodology 2 (6 credit points)

b) Supervised coursework units:

• Directed studies 1 (6 credit points)
• Directed studies 2 (6 credit points)

c) 100% research based unit, with a thesis requirement of up to 20,000 words:

• Research project and report (24 credit points)

CAREER PROSPECTS

This course gives students a number of key skills that are highly valued within industry and academia. It is a research-preliminary qualification and provides a pathway to a higher research degree for students who do not meet the normal admission requirements.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Commerce program in the School of Business, you must have:

• An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a distinction (70%) average or above in 24 points of studies at level three in the relevant area of business
  or
• Obtain a minimum average grade of 60% of a postgraduate degree in the relevant area of business.
• satisfied the University’s English language requirements.