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Graduate Diploma of Commerce (BG4)

2 teaching periods / 12 months or part-time equivalent; 120 Credit Points

The objective of this course is to provide students with an intermediate standard of knowledge, skills and values in key subject areas of Commerce. The course will provide an exit point for students not wishing to proceed to an advanced level of accomplishment in these subject areas.

Completion of units listed in the MPA for first and second teaching periods, or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelors degree in a discipline other than accounting. For overseas students the degree must be recognised as equivalent to an Australian degree by the NOOSR standards.

Professional Recognition of the Courses

The MPA and MCom (PA) delivered at the Mt Helen Campus are accredited by Certified Practising Accountants (CPA Australia) and The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICCA). Graduates of these courses can apply to either body for membership.

The MPA and MCom (PA) delivered at any of our provider locations are accredited by the National Institute of Accountants (NIA).

Credits/Exemptions

Credits/Exemptions

Credits for any of the four elective business units will only be considered where the unit claimed has at least 80% overlap of content with one of the UB MBA/MBM units offered. The unit must have been completed as part of a post graduate course in business, commerce or closely related management discipline at a University recognised as equivalent to the Australian AQF by the NOOSR schedule.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelors degree in a discipline other than accounting. For overseas students the degree must be recognised as equivalent to an Australian degree by the NOOSR standards.