Graduate Diploma of Commerce
2015 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2015 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Commerce |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS course code | 062715G Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | M616 |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Commerce builds on an undergraduate qualification in any discipline. It is suitable for graduates in diverse fields (eg, Arts, Science, Nursing or Education) who wish to prepare themselves for a professional career by gaining an understanding of the key business disciplines.
The Graduate Diploma of Commerce allows applicants to undertake the full range of units offered in the Master of Commerce within the Graduate Diploma.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of a contemporary body of commerce and business theories and their application. |
| Communication | Apply appropriate communication skills within the context of commerce and business. |
| Digital Literacy | Apply appropriate digital technologies to find, use, manage and disseminate complex commerce knowledge and ideas. |
| Critical thinking | Critically analyse a range of business related information to make informed business decisions, and to provide informed recommendations and courses of action. |
| Problem Solving | Conceptualise, construct and recommend solutions to real world and ill-defined problems faced by decision-makers in a business environment. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate independent study and learning the field of commerce. |
| Teamwork | Work with and learn from others from different business disciplines and backgrounds. |
| Global Citizenship | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award. |
| Approved by Faculty Board October 2014 | |
Course rules
Trimester 1 2015:
The course requires students to complete 8 credit points from the full range of units available in the Master of Commerce (see M755 Master of Commerce entry for list of units available).
From trimester 2 2015:
The course requires students to complete 5 credit points of core units and 3 credit points from the full range of units available in the Master of Commerce (see M755 Master of Commerce entry for list of units available).
Course structure
Trimester 1 2015:
Select 8 credit points of units from the full range of units available in M755 Master of Commerce .
From trimester 2 2015:
Core units:
MPA701 Unit description is currently unavailable
| MPF753/MPT753 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
| MPM701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPM731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| MPT781/MPE781 | Unit description is currently unavailable # |
#MPT code denotes study tour version of the unit
Elective units:
Select 3 credit points of units from the full range of units available in M755 Master of Commerce.
Advanced Standing/Credit for Prior Study
Credit for prior learning into the Graduate Diploma of Commerce may be granted to students who have successfully completed appropriate postgraduate studies. There are negotiated credit for prior learning arrangements in place for CPA members.