Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration provides opportunities to study a broad range of topics relating to aspects of management and business administration.
Overview
You will develop key competencies crucial for successful business leadership and the management of people and apply these in an emotionally intelligent way. You will also develop knowledge and capabilities related to key business functions of strategy, finance, marketing, organisational and industry structure, operations and business analytics and the legal issues that affect managers, leaders and organisations. The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration allows articulation into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other Masters courses depending on your previous work experience.
Study Experience
Discover more about your postgraduate business administration degree, offering flexible study options and seamless pathways to help advance your knowledge.
- Authentic Learning Experiences
- Experienced Teaching Team
- Online or On Campus
- Seamless Pathways
- Study Full-time or Part-time
Career Opportunities
This course prepares you to target employment in the areas of business consultation, or middle to high-level business management.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study.
Available Locations
- Online
Your Course
You must complete eight units (48 credits):
- The core structure (6 units)
- Two elective units
Unit Details
The units you'll study are listed below.
- Managing People, Organisations and Context
- Marketing Management and Digital Communications
- Accounting for Management Decision Making
- Critical Thinking and Managerial Decision-Making
- Economics for Managers
- Operations Management and Business Analytics
- Innovation and Sustainable Business Development
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
Requirements
To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
- Entry Requirements
- English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for this course.
During Your Study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
- Inherent Requirements
- Security Requirements
- Health Requirements
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
$33,300 (2026 Indicative) (FFP)
Government Assistance Loans
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees.
Other Study Costs
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Check what you need to do to apply to study this course.
- Check you meet the course requirements
- Get a Unique Student Identifier
- Submit your application
Extra Admission Information
Learn about the assessment of applications and everything you need to know about receiving and accepting an offer to study.
Related Courses
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Duration: 0.5 years full-time, 1 year part-time
- Location: Brisbane, Melbourne, Online, Sydney
Master of Business Administration
- Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
- Location: Brisbane, Melbourne, Online, Sydney
Master of Business Administration (Leadership)
- Duration: Online
Master of Business Management
- Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
- Location: Brisbane, Melbourne, Online, Sydney