Program Overview

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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration aims to broaden management skills and take careers to a senior level. In this program, students will focus on detailed practical skill development in real business settings to deepen their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities. They will work with local businesses, network, and identify possible employment opportunities. Students can specialise in a management area of their choice, such as decision-making, economics, marketing, management, law, ethics, or informatics. They also have the option to upgrade their qualification later by completing an additional four courses to earn an MBA.

Program Structure

The program structure is for students commencing in 2026. If students are commencing their studies prior to Study Period 1, 2026, they must refer to the previous student handbook to view their program structure.

Specialised Courses

• BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making (12 units)

Required Courses from a Specified List

Students must select a total of 84 units from the following courses:

• ACC706 Strategic Management Accounting (12 units)
• BUS702 Economics for Managers (12 units)
• BUS704 Finance and Accounting for Managers (12 units)
• BUS705 Innovation Management and Professional Development (12 units)
• BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics (12 units)
• BUS707 Managing Across Global Cultures (12 units)
• BUS708 International Trade and Finance (12 units)
• BUS710 Digital Branding (12 units)
• BUS713 Financial Analytics (12 units)
• BUS714 Applied Business Analytics (12 units)
• BUS715 Business Analysis (12 units)
• INF701 Business Transformation through Technology and Artificial Intelligence (12 units)
• MBA730 Business Capstone Project (12 units)
• MGT701 Leading and Managing Organisations (12 units)
• MGT702 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour (12 units)
• MGT703 Strategy, Governance and Ethics (12 units)
• MGT704 Sustainable International Business Management (12 units)
• MGT730 Innovation by Design (12 units)
• MGT731 Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation (12 units)
• MKG701 Marketing in a Global Environment (12 units)
• PRM701 Project Management Principles (12 units)

Program Requirements

To graduate, students must successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the program structure.

Study Sequences

The study sequence reflects the current program structure. Continuing students must follow their commencing structure, which can be found in the previous student handbooks.

Online Session 2 Commencement

Year 1:

• Study Period 1, Session 2: BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making and one course from ACC706, BUS702, BUS710, or INF701
• Study Period 1, Session 3: Select two courses from BUS705, BUS708, BUS714, MBA730, MGT702, MKG701, or PRM701
• Study Period 2, Session 6: Select two courses from BUS704, BUS706, BUS713, BUS715, MGT701, MGT704, or MGT731
• Study Period 2, Session 7: Select two courses from BUS707, MBA730, MGT703, or MGT730

Online Session 3 Commencement

Year 1:

• Study Period 1, Session 3: Select two courses from BUS705, BUS708, BUS714, MBA730, MGT702, MKG701, or PRM701
• Study Period 2, Session 6: Select two courses from BUS704, BUS706, BUS713, BUS715, MGT701, MGT704, or MGT731
• Study Period 2, Session 7: Select two courses from BUS707, MBA730, MGT703, or MGT730
• Study Period 1, Session 2 (next year): BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making and one course from ACC706, BUS702, BUS710, or INF701

Online Session 6 Commencement

Year 1:

• Study Period 2, Session 6: Select two courses from BUS704, BUS706, BUS713, BUS715, MGT701, MGT704, or MGT731
• Study Period 2, Session 7: Select two courses from BUS707, MBA730, MGT703, or MGT730
• Study Period 1, Session 2 (next year): BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making and one course from ACC706, BUS702, BUS710, or INF701
• Study Period 1, Session 3 (next year): Select two courses from BUS705, BUS708, BUS714, MBA730, MGT702, MKG701, or PRM701

Online Session 7 Commencement

Year 1:

• Study Period 2, Session 7: Select two courses from BUS707, MBA730, MGT703, or MGT730
• Study Period 1, Session 2 (next year): BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making and one course from ACC706, BUS702, BUS710, or INF701
• Study Period 1, Session 3 (next year): Select two courses from BUS705, BUS708, BUS714, MBA730, MGT702, MKG701, or PRM701
• Study Period 2, Session 6 (next year): Select two courses from BUS704, BUS706, BUS713, BUS715, MGT701, MGT704, or MGT731

Entry Requirements

A three-year Bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent, or higher.

English Language Requirements

Students will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If they do not meet the minimum requirements, they may be able to enrol in UniSC's English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC's programs.

Special Selection Criteria

Applicants without a bachelor degree but with at least three years' equivalent work experience may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration as an entry pathway.

Inherent Academic Requirements

Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. The Inherent Academic Requirements of a program are the fundamental skills, capabilities, and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the program, while maintaining the academic integrity of that program.

Fees and Scholarships

• CSP estimate: A$17,400
• Fee-paying estimate: A$31,584 (2026 fees)
• Annual tuition fee (A$, 2026): A$29,500

Additional Student Costs

Students who choose an overseas study tour elective, when offered, will incur additional costs associated with the study tour.

Career Outcomes

The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration can lead to senior management roles across a diverse range of businesses and industries, as well as senior management roles in government.