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Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Business

Griffith University, Brisbane/Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Business at Griffith University provides an alternative route into a PhD or MPhil for applicants who do not possess the required qualifications for direct admission. On successful completion, students may be eligible for admission to an MPhil or PhD subject to meeting the requirements for candidature, with the grade achieved determining which. The Program Director supervises the student and monitors progress throughout the program. It runs one year full-time and is offered in Brisbane.

Fees & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$40,500
Application feeA$50

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 2 parts

Structure

  • Complete 80 credit points for either of the following pathways: Pathway 1, 0.5 year (40 credit points of study and 40 for prior learning)
  • Pathway 2, 1 year (80 credit points of study)

Courses (Complete 40 credit points for ALL of the following)

  • GBS Dissertation
  • parts 1 to 4 (8001GBS_P1 to 8001GBS_P4)

Career & PR pathway

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