Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines20-Jan-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 32,960 / year(s)

Next Intake 20-Jan-2026

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

About

Overview

Use the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration as a stepping-stone in developing your strategic leadership and management skills and start your study towards an MBA.
Become more than an operational manager and apply strategic knowledge to a range of real-life contexts through problem-based assessment scenarios.
Gain a competitive advantage by leveraging your leadership skills to create and execute organisational strategy.
Learn how to communicate effectively and positively influence internal and external stakeholders.
Expand your strategic thinking capabilities and become ready to transition into executive roles within your industry.
Delivered online in accelerated 8-week teaching blocks, you can fit your study into your life, at your own pace. Choose to study two subjects at a time and finish this degree within eight months, or study part-time and finish within 16 months.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian university 3-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, with a GPA of at least 4.0 out of 7.0, and a minimum of 3 years' relevant professional work experience at management or supervisory level.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

English Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Career

Career outcomes

Convert your thinking from operational to strategic and progress into executive roles in regional, national or international organisations.
Be ready to move up to management or director roles within your organisation.