Graduate Diploma in Management
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    Graduate Diploma in Management

    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#82
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    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 35,683 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

    Graduate Diploma in Management

    About

    The Graduate Diploma in Management is a one-year qualification that will teach you essential business knowledge and managerial skills to lead diverse organisations and make strategic decisions.

    Build cross-disciplinary knowledge in marketing, entrepreneurship and accounting. Sharpen your analytical and communication skills. Learn how to effectively manage people and organisations and be able to achieve key business objectives.

    Your qualification will prepare you to enter mid-level management positions across a range of businesses, organisations and industries.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
    • A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
    • A completed Advanced Diploma (AQF level 6) or higher in a related field from a registered training organisation (RTO).

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    As a graduate, your diverse management skillset could open you up to mid-level leadership and management positions in areas like operations, marketing, sales or even HR.  

    Maybe you’ll become a marketing manager, leading strategy and campaigns to achieve business targets. Perhaps you’ll be an operations manager, working in retail or hospitality ensuring smooth daily operations of a business. You might start working to identify a gap in the market to launch your own business.  

    Other career options include: 

    • Account manager  
    • Business development manager 
    • Business manager 
    • Human resources manager 
    • Office manager 
    • Operations manager 
    • Project manager 
    • Team leader or supervisor.  

    Interested in further study? Use credit from your studies to enter our Master of Management, further enhancing your competitiveness in the job market. 

    Industry trends 

    In Australia, employment of managers has grown more than 25% over the past 10 years (Australian Government, 2023). Managers help drive strategic direction and help increase team and employee performance, development and satisfaction – which are all crucial for business success. As a graduate, you’ll have transferrable skills in decision-making, communication and leadership, ready to lead in a range of industries. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    35,683 / year(s)

    Graduate Diploma in Management

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

    Go to Official Website