Monash University Malaysia - KPT/JPT (R3/340/7/0169) 04/27 - MQA/SWA0120
Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Commerce
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 1 year
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Graduates with first or second-class honours may enter the PhD programme without first completing a master’s.
Course Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Commerce is a research-centred course focusing on skills essential within the industry and academia. You'll undertake research methodology training and carry out an independent research project in your selected discipline, working closely with a supervisor who will provide you with individual guidance and academic counselling.
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB accreditation)
The School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is a signatory of the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education initiative.
Pathway to a higher degree by research
This course can lead you to a research degree. If you graduate with first or second-class honours, you may be able to enter the Monash Doctoral Program (PhD) without first completing a master’s degree by research.
This programme is designed to produce business professionals who are able to:
- demonstrate their knowledge and skill through the application of research insights into specific business issues.
- integrate advanced disciplinary theories to analyse research problems relevant to the business, government and communities.
- conduct in-depth research in a specific discipline.
Graduates are equipped to build a career in:
- e-commerce
- strategic management
- business analysis
- consultancy
- academia
Key Facts
Course Structure
This course consists of a combination of coursework and research. In the coursework component you will develop advanced theoretical and/or technical knowledge of your discipline and appropriate research methodologies. In the research component you will plan and execute a research project under the individual guidance of an academic supervisor.
- Qualitative research methodology
- Quantitative research methodology
- Literature review
- Research proposal
Intake Dates
- July
Fees
Local Students
RM39,840
International Students
RM44,160
Fees are estimation on overall completion of the programme. In any cases where there are credit exemptions, offered rebates or approval of scholarship applications, there may be a reduction in the fees. Fees for international students may differ from those for local Malaysian students.
Entry Requirements
Academic Qualification
To apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Commerce, you must have completed at least one of the following:
- an Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with a distinction (70%) average or above in 24 points of studies at level three in the relevant area of business.
- obtained a minimum average grade of 60% of a postgraduate degree in a relevant area of business.
English Language Requirement
You can demonstrate your English language proficiency through one of the following:
- studying English at Year 12 or equivalent.
- studying at an institution where English is the language of instruction.
- English Proficiency Tests.
- Monash English Bridging course.