Acclaimed as one of the best places to study business in Australia, the Griffith Business School offers innovative programs in areas such as international business, finance, accounting, management and marketing.

Griffith College, through its association with Griffith University, teach a well-designed and flexible program which is primarily a pathway to Griffith, well-matched to the syllabus and clearly informed by industry and research.

Students enrolled in this program will attend classes delivered by Griffith College on both Griffith University’s Mt Gravatt and Nathan campuses.

2016 Program fees

International students A$22,250

Australian citizens/permanent residents A$16,600

Program structure

First semester • Academic and Professional Skills Development• Business Statistics• Accounting Principles• Introduction to Marketing

Second semester • Business Informatics; OR Accounting Information Systems• Economics for Managers• Employment Relations• Management Concepts

Your pathway to Griffith University

Study in 2016 Study in 2017 Study in 2018

GC Sem 1 GC Sem 2 GC Sem3 GU Sem 1 GU Sem 2 GU Sem 1 GU Sem 2

Griffith College CRICOS code 026674K

Duration: 2 semesters (8 months) or 3 semesters (12 months)

Campus: Mt Gravatt & Gold Coast

Intakes: February, June and October

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Diploma ofCommerce2016

Griffith University Bachelor Degree

(Year 3)

Griffith University Bachelor Degree

(Year 2)

Griffith College Diploma (2-3 semesters 8-12 months)

High School

Students must successfully complete all 8 subjects in the Diploma and meet relevant entry criteria to articulate to the Griffith University Bachelor degree. Diagram is based on a 3 year Bachelor degree, studied full-time. A 4 year program will require an additional 2 semesters/1 year of full-time study. Students commencing study in Griffith College semesters 1 or 2, will be eligible for entry to 2nd year Griffith for GU semester 1 2016 (based on full-time study).

Entry requirements for Australian/New Zealand studentsCompletion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Successful study within different commerce and business pathways assumes a minimum level of knowledge in certain subject areas (i.e. ‘assumed knowledge’). The table below provides guidance for Diploma of Commerce pathways. The College offers a range of Bridging Subjects

designed to satisfy assumed study areas. Students enrolled in the Diploma can undertake Bridging Subjects as part of their Diploma studies and still complete their award in just one year. For more information, please visit: griffithcollege.edu.au

Requirements

Program Pathway Assumed knowledge

Commerce English

Business English

International Business English

Business Information Systems English

Government and International Relations English

Laws/Commerce English

Entry requirements for international studentsFor country-specific Entry Requirements, please visit: griffithcollege.edu.au

The table below provides details on English language (IELTS) and subject pre-requisite

requirements for Diploma of Commerce pathways. Details of minimum scores for other English testing systems are available at:griffithcollege.edu.au

Requirements

Program pathway English requirements Subject pre-requisites

Commerce IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0 English

Business IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0 English

International Business IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0 English

Business Information Systems IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0 English

Government and International Relations IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0 English

Laws/Commerce IELTS 6.5 with no sub-score < 6.0 English

Upcoming semester dates

Year Intake Orientation Start date Mid semester break End date

2016 February 22–26 February 29 February 28 March –1 April 11 June

June 20–24 June 27 June 15–19 August 8 October

October 17-21 October 24 October 26-30 December 4 February 2017

2017 February 20–24 February 27 February 17-21 April 10 June

June 19–23 June 26 June 14–18 August 7 October

October 16-20 October 23 October 25-29 December 3 February 2018

Some exams may be held in the evenings and on Saturdays. A limited number of classes will be offered after hours. Some student may need to consider classes between 5.30pm and 9.30pm as part of their timetable, if daytime classes are unavailable. Students interested in taking classes after 5.00pm should consult a Griffith College Academic Advisor.

Contact usgriffithcollege.edu.auMt Gravatt Campus Telephone +61 7 3735 6900 Gold Coast Campus Telephone +61 7 5552 8500

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Pathways into second year Griffith University

Code Program Campus Credit pointsMin. GPA requirements

Intl. students Dom. students

1035 Bachelor of Commerce Majors: Accounting, Economics, Finance.

Nathan 80 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1035 Bachelor of Commerce Major: Financial Planning

Nathan 70 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1286 Bachelor of Commerce Majors: Accounting, Economics, Finance.

Gold Coast 80 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1286 Bachelor of Commerce Major: Financial Planning

Gold Coast 70 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1288 Bachelor of Business

Stream 1 Award Majors: Employment Relations, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply Network Management, Management, Marketing, International Management, Sustainable Enterprise.

Stream 2 Award Majors: Event Management, Sport Management, Real Estate and Property Development.

Nathan 80 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1034 Bachelor of Business

Stream 1 Award Majors: Employment Relations, Human Resource Management, Logistics and Supply Network Management, Management, Marketing, International Management, Sustainable Enterprise.

Stream 2 Award Majors: Event Management, Sport Management, Real Estate and Property Development.

Gold Coast

80 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

Credit eligibility for other programs

1105 Bachelor of International Business Nathan 60 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1107 Bachelor of International Business Gold Coast 60 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1360 Bachelor of Business Information Systems Nathan 40/50 CP* 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1361 Bachelor of Business Information Systems Gold Coast 40/50 CP* 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1399 Bachelor of Government and International Relations Nathan 30/40 CP* 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1389 Bachelor of Government and International Relations Gold Coast 30/40 CP* 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1468 Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Nathan 80 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1469 Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) Gold Coast 80 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1483 Bachelor of Laws Nathan 40 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

1484 Bachelor of Laws Gold Coast 40 CP 4.0 GPA ≥ 3.75

Progression:Australian citizens and permanent residents:

Upon successful completion of a Griffith College Diploma and achievement of a GPA ≥ 3.75, students will be guaranteed entry to the related Griffith program providing their rank is greater than or equal to the current QTAC cut-off for that program.

* Lower amount of credit applied if students are required to undertake language enhancement course (mainly international students unless they have an IELTS 7.0)

Please note: If your preferred Bachelor program is not listed above, please contact Griffith College to obtain more information on the possible pathway options.

80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study. Completion of degrees where students obtain less than 80 credit points of advanced standing in the degree, may take additional time.

The information contained in this document is correct at 28/05/15; however, Griffith University and Griffith College reserve the right to alter, amend or delete details at any time without notice.

Potential career paths for degree graduates• Accounting• Advertising• Auditing• Business Management• Commercial and Taxation Law• Stock Broking• Financial and Management

Accounting• Human Resource Management• Industrial Relations• International Business• Marketing• Public Relations