Graduate Diploma in Business

The Institute uses authentic assessment principles that may include practical exercises, case studies, presentations, reports, online simulations, essays, and examinations. These may include being done under invigilation.

Polytechnic Institute Australia’s courses have flexible entry requirements that apply to Graduate Certificate in Business.

Students enrolling in Graduate Diploma in Business Degree program must meet the following entry requirements.

General entry

A recognised Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree or higher

Special or alternative admission arrangements

A minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, which includes at least three years’ management experience, or significant technical experience

OR

An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience.

OR

Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)

Must satisfy the English Language Requirements

AND
General entry

A recognised Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree or higher

OR

Special or alternative admission arrangements

An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience

OR

Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)

Special and/or alternative entry: non-school leavers (mature-age applicants and/or those who do not hold their HSC or equivalent)

A recognised Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree or higher. A minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, which includes at least three years’ management experience, or significant technical experience

OR

An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience

OR

Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)

In exceptional circumstances the Institute may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Institute, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. These may include:

1. a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, which includes at least three years’ management experience, or significant technical experience
2. completion of an Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience
3. completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at PIA (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)
4. any other entry pathway where PIA can demonstrate that the candidate has the appropriate English language proficiency, academic knowledge and acumen to successfully complete the course in which they enrol.

The processes used to monitor the progress of students enrolled under special/alternative arrangements include:

• monitoring of the student’s progress by the Learning and Teaching Committee at the conclusion of each term in the first year of the student’s enrolment; and
• a “Review of Student Progress” meeting between the student and the Learning and Teaching Committee at the conclusion of the first semester of the student’s enrolment to review both the academic progression and student welfare.

Language proficiency

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; or
• TOEFL: 575 or better; or
• TOEFL IBT (International Benchmark Test): 91 or better; or
• TOEFL CBT (Computer Based Test): 235 or better; or
• Academic PTE (Pearson Test of English): 58 or better; or
• Cambridge English: CAE and CPE (from 2015): 176 or better; or
• General Certificate of Education (GCE): A Levels with a C or better in English; or
• KITE: all bands B2 with a result greater than 450 in each band; or
• Duolingo: overall 115 with no band less than 110.

English Language Test results are valid for two years from the date of the results up to the date of commencement at the Institute. The most recent test supersedes ALL previous tests.

The Institute has enforceable requirements in relation to attendance further details are provided at Item 20 of the Terms and Conditions attached to this offer.

Granting credit for prior learning ensures that students commence study at a level that appropriately recognises their prior learning experiences and are not required to repeat equivalent learning successfully undertaken in another context. Process for applying for Advance Standing (credit) can be found in the Advanced Standing Policy and Procedure