The course is designed to provide a strong foundation in appropriate business knowledge, skills and to foster attitudes commensurate with successful careers as managers of organisations including private sector business organisations, not-for-profit organisations and public organisations. The course aims to provide students with a sound understanding and appreciation of the context in which organisations operate including the impact of global economic, social, environmental and ethical and business conditions and practices. Learning outcomes Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration will be able to: Explain how decision making and the management of organisations is aided by knowledge of theory and practice in a range of business sub-disciplines. Analyse organisations and apply contemporary management practices compatible with organisational, social and environmental sustainability. Present theoretical concepts and complex ideas in both written and verbal formats appropriate for management audiences. Program of study Student must complete 36 units (8 topics) with a grade of P or NGP, or better, selected form the list of topics below. a minimum of six topics (27 units) of MBA foundation core topics a maximum of two topics (9 units) of MBA specialisation topics (as long as the student meets the entry requirements for the MBA specialisation). Core topics and specialisation topic choices are detailed below. It is possible to complete a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration without specialisation. In this case eight MBA core topics must be completed. Core - MBA topics Select at least 27 units from the following: BUSN9226 Accounting for Managers (4.5 units) BUSN9227 Financial Management (4.5 units) BUSN9228 Strategic Marketing (4.5 units) BUSN9230 Economics for Business (4.5 units) BUSN9231 Global Business Context: An Asia Pacific Focus (4.5 units) BUSN9233 Data Analysis for Decision Making (4.5 units) BUSN9236 Leadership: Theory, Practice and Experience (4.5 units)