对于具有技术或非商业背景的学生，希望对商业功能领域有所了解，本课程是理想的选择。通过广泛涵盖与核心业务相关的主题，学生将做好准备担任领导和管理职务。在小组或组织环境中应用针对当代业务理论，概念和原则的全面学科特定基础，独立地识别和调查研究问题。在模棱两可和不确定的商业环境（包括商业，政府和非营利组织）中创建，批判性评估和反思创新思想和策略。
Curtin's Graduate Diploma in Business will give you the breadth of skills and knowledge critical to business operations and leadership. You’ll learn the relevance of economic theory, factors to consider in financial decision-making, the theory and practice of strategic decision-making, and about leading people.This qualification is relevant for managers at all levels (emerging through to middlesenior levels) who want to extend their business knowledge and may have an undergraduate degree in a non-business area.Access and critique contemporary business theories, concepts and principles and be able to apply these to add value in a group or organisation environment. Effectively communicate in a variety of modes to gather, advise or influence stakeholders for a desired outcome. Formulate responsible and strategic management and leadership decisions that are evidence-based and supported by a critical evaluation of markets, resources and financial information.After completing the four units of the graduate diploma, you may choose to exit or pause your business studies or complete the additional four units required to gain your Master of Business Administration (MBA).