Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Get ready to run the show. Step up your business management expertise and open the door to even higher educational potential down the track. The Graduate Diploma aims to broaden management skills and take careers to a senior level.
In this program you will:
- Focus on detailed practical skill development in real business settings to deepen your problem solving and decision-making capabilities
- Work with local businesses, network, and identify possible employment opportunities
- Specialise in a management area of your choice such as decision-making, economics, marketing, management, law, ethics or informatics
- Choose to upgrade your qualification later by completing an additional 4 courses to earn an MBA
At UniSC, we’re proud to be an accredited member of AACSB, meaning our business degrees have earned international recognition with the most prestigious professional accreditation a business school can earn.
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2024 fees (A$)
Fee-paying Annual feeStart
- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 3
- Session 5
- Session 6
- Session 7
- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 3
- Session 5
- Session 6
- Session 7
- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 3
- Session 5
- Session 6
- Session 7
International students studying on a student visa can commence in Session 2 or Session 5 only. Offshore International students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online.
Offshore International students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online.
Only part-time study available Offshore International students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This intake is not available to International students studying in Australia on a student visa.
Career opportunities
- Senior management across a diverse range of businesses and industries
- Senior management roles in government
- Start
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- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 3
- Session 5
- Session 6
- Session 7
- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 3
- Session 5
- Session 6
- Session 7
- Session 1
- Session 2
- Session 3
- Session 5
- Session 6
- Session 7
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Online
- Total courses
- 8
- Total units
- 96
- Duration
- 1 year 1 year
- CRICOS code
- 067675C
- UniSC program code
- BU610
Required courses (4) 48 units
BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making
BUS704 Finance and Accounting for Managers
MGT703 Strategy, Governance and Ethics
MKG701 Marketing in a Global Environment
Elective courses (4) 48 units
Select 4 courses from any 500 or 700 level courses from the School of Business and Creative Industries.
These electives can be used to study courses in the following interest areas:
- Economics, Accounting and Finance
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Health Sector Business Management
- Global Business
- Management
- Marketing
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.
This study sequence reflects the current program structure. Continuing students must follow their commencing structure, which can be found in the previous student handbooks.
To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:
- possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
- have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
- candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$27,840 - 2024 Fees
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
- A$28,000
Postgraduate coursework places
All postgraduate coursework programs are subject to tuition fees unless the postgraduate program is offered under Commonwealth support arrangements.
Eligible students (Australian citizens, permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand Citizens who hold a Special Category Visa and meet the eligibility requirements) may seek assistance to defer payment via a FEE-HELP loan.
International student fee information is available on the Tuition fees and other costs page. For information on how higher degree by research student fees are calculated, including the Student Services and Amenities Fee, visit the Higher Degree by Research Student Fee Calculation Information page. Visit the HDR scholarships page for information on available scholarships.
Estimated total tuition fees are based on 2023 rates and the minimum number of courses required within the programs standard duration.
Annual tuition fees are based on 2023 rates and the equivalent full-time student load as per the recommended study sequence in the relevant program.
Actual fees payable are based on the actual enrolment load in a teaching period (excluding Study Abroad and Postgraduate Qualifying Pathway).
All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (A$).
- Session 1 and Session 7 intakes are an accelerated study sequence only
- Session 2, Session 3 and Session 5 can be completed in either standard or accelerated study sequence
- Session 6 can be completed in a standard or accelerated study sequence
- International students must complete the accelerated study sequence
Domestic applicants apply for admission direct to UniSC.
Find out about how to apply and key application closing dates.
No matter what kind of future you’re looking for, you can find it at UniSC. Our programs offer the choice and flexibility you need to get started on any career goal.
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