Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

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Prepare for leadership roles within any organisation with this Graduate Diploma Management Learning course. Equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and capabilities needed to generate and evaluate complex business ideas and manage key business functions. You will cover a wide range of management-related topics, such as strategic planning, financial management, marketing, operations management, and human resources management.
You will also develop essential business skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and communication.
This course is designed to give you the flexibility to pursue your professional aspirations and career goals in a variety of industries and organisations anywhere in the world.
Graduates have the opportunity to progress directly into a variety of Master’s degrees at our partner Universities with up to 50% credit.
Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Department Manager
- Staff Development Manager
- General Manager
- Chief Executive Officer

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Course Structure
- Financial & Accounting Strategies
- Marketing Processes & Strategies
- Lead Innovative Thinking & Practice
- Making Strategic Transformation
- Lead and Manage Organisational Change
- Exploring the World of Work 1
- Exploring the World of Work 2


Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) is available for all courses, subjects and units of learning and competency being offered by APC and APC Design School.
If you have experience, skills and knowledge in your field of work – you may be eligible or even close to attaining a related qualification.
Each learner will be given a customised Individual Learning Plan where assessments are designed around the learner’s area of interest. There are no exams.
Torrens University Australia brings a fresh, modern, careers-focused and global perspective to higher education, with courses providing graduates with a globally oriented skill-set that will make them a valuable contribution to any employer.
Pathway Course | Number of Credits | Approximate Length of Credit |
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Master of Business Administration (Advanced) | 60 Credits | Up to 9 months |
Master of Professional Accounting (Advanced) | 40 Credits | Up to 8 months |
Master of Business Administration | 40 Credits | Up to 6 months |
Master of Business Information System | 40 Credits | Up to 6 months |
Master of Global Project Management | 40 Credits | Up to 6 months |
Master of Global Project Management Advance | 60 Credits | Up to 9 months |
Located in the greater Sydney region, the University of Wollongong is a key technological centre, 90 minutes drive or train ride from the centre of the city of Sydney.
Pathway Course | Number of Credits | Approximate Length of Credit |
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Master of Business | 36 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 36 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Master of Management | 36 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Master of Project Management | 36 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Master of Business Analytics | 36 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Master of Human Resource Management | 36 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Master of International Business | 36 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Master of Marketing | 36 Credits | Up to 1 year |
Entry Requirements
Academic: APC ensures that all applicants are academically suited to the APC Graduate Diploma / Master’s course pathway. Each applicant must have:
-completed a one-year Diploma or Advanced Diploma or higher qualification in any discipline and four years full-time relevant workplace experience with at least two years in a supervisory or leadership role, or
– completion of Australian Year 12 Certificate or equivalent and five years full-time relevant workplace experience with at least two years in a supervisory or leadership role.
They must also complete a Portfolio of Evidence indicating their previous academic experience, their personal, commercial and workplace achievements, and their aims and hopes for their life during and after their Graduate Diploma study. They are also required to complete an interview to ensure suitability and commitment.
English language proficiency (for those students whose first language is not English): General English – Advanced Level; or Equivalent English Proficiency Skills test result as per APC requirements.
To participate in APC courses students need to have certain technical equipment, software and design equipment. Please check this Technology and Equipment Standard for Students.


Sample Timetable
DAY 1 | DAY 2 | DAY 3 | DAY 4 |
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13:00 - 16:00 | – | 08:30 – 11:30 | 08:30 – 11:30 |
Enhance Your Employability Skills (EYES) | – | Subject 1 (Subject Enhancing Tutorial) SET | Subject 2 (Subject Enhancing Tutorial) SET |
18:00 - 21:00 | 18:00 – 21:00 | 12:00 – 15:00 | 12:00 – 15:00 |
Subject 1 Lecture (LEC) | Subject 2 Lecture (LEC) | Subject 1 (Subject Enhancing Tutorial) SET | Subject 2 (Subject Enhancing Tutorial) SET |
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Bundle and Save on Visa Costs
Course bundling is when you apply for a series of related courses, instead of just one course, saving you money on your visa costs.
For example, if you are interested in a Certificate II or Certificate III course, you can combine it into a bundle with a related Certificate IV course. Or combine a Certificate IV course with a related Diploma and Advanced Diploma.