The course is offered every year. The course for the Graduate Diploma in Business Systems will comprise 8 single semester subjects of which 4 will be taken in the first semester and 4 in the second. In addition, students will undertake two elective subjects in the first semester and two in the second semester. A and B please refer to full-time course structure. This subject introduces students to the 'Business of Business', by developing a broad knowledge of the Australian and global economic environment and an understanding of the various systems that allow a business to function effectively.
Students develop skills in financial and management problem solving.
Issues such as contemporary business problems, opportunities and forms of business enterprises are studied in depth. This subject introduces database theory fundamentals. Students will apply database theory through building a useable business database, students will also be introduced to business modelling with spreadsheets for business decision making. Students will learn to manage self, time, information, resources, information systems and people in a business environment. The Executive Lecture Series, linking industry and education is a major component of this subject.