Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Management (GDM) is a 2-term program designed to equip students with fundamental management knowledge and skills. It encompasses key business disciplines, enhances leadership abilities, and fosters ethical decision-making. The program provides a pathway to MBA programs and opens doors to various career opportunities in business administration, marketing, HR, finance, project management, and entrepreneurship.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Diploma in Management (GDM) is designed to meet the needs of individuals, client organizations, and professional bodies for management education. The GDM also serves as a pathway to MBA programs for students wishing to continue their studies. The program provides a broad, comprehensive, and forward-looking orientation equipping students to research, monitor, analyze, and make effective decisions regarding complex issues facing modern managers at both strategic and operational levels. Learning outcomes include knowledge of current theory and techniques in major business disciplines; leadership skills and teamwork ability; understanding of ethical implications in business decision-making and ethical dilemma recognition; and professional written and verbal communication skills.
Careers:
The GDM diploma provides valuable knowledge and skills leading to various career opportunities. Potential career paths and markets include:
- Marketing and Sales: Entry-level positions in marketing research, advertising, sales coordination, or customer service.
- Human Resources: Recruitment, employee relations, training and development, or HR administration.
- Finance and Accounting: Financial analysis, bookkeeping, or financial services.
- Project Management: Project coordinator or assistant project manager roles.
- Entrepreneurship: Starting one's own business or joining a startup. The job market for diploma holders varies depending on industry, location, and economic conditions. Continuous learning and networking are emphasized to enhance career prospects.
Other:
The GDM is a Diploma, in the area of Business and Management, lasting 2 terms and totaling 16 credit hours.
Entry Requirements:
A minimum grade of B average (3.0) or "Good" in an undergraduate degree from an accredited university. Those with an undergraduate degree of "Pass" or less than (3.0) GPA should possess a minimum of 2 years field experience after graduation to be eligible for admission. Satisfactory performance in the GDM Admission Test. Appropriate performance during the oral interview.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
Passing the English language test.
