Graduate Diploma of Business (Business Foundations)

Overview

• If you dont have a bachelor qualification in the business area, and want to go on to study the Master of Business, the Business Foundation specialisation can be an ideal start for you. Combine your studies in Business Foundations with elective business courses to tailor your unique career path.
• Develop the ability to design solutions to dynamic issues and evaluate available digital technologies in collaborative teams. Your studies covers foundational knowledge in adaptive leadership, talent strategy, customer experience and managerial economics.
• The flexible delivery at UniSQ allows you to study business courses online or on-campus, part-time or full-time depending on what suits your career goals and work/life commitments.

• Completion of an Australian university bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
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• A minimum of three years’ professional work experience, or equivalent. Further information on admission through work experience is available.

All UniSQ program entry requirements list an IELTS English score as a prerequisite. If you have another English language proficiency score, please consult the table below for equivalent comparisons. The full list of approved tests and scores, is available on our English language proficiency test requirements schedule.

English Language Proficiency tests should not be older than two years upon application.

Career outcomes

• The Graduate Diploma of Business (Business Foundations) is perfect for you to up-skill, re-skill and side-skill within a profession or industry, or can be a great start to your business career.

To apply to study, you will need to submit your application either via QTAC or directly to UniSQ.

• If you're applying for the Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Paramedicine or Bachelor of Midwifery, you will need to apply via QTAC. 
• If you are applying for an undergraduate program with UniSQ as a Domestic student, you are new to UniSQ, you are in Year 12 or completed Year 12 the year prior to commencing your study, or it's been a while since you left school, apply through QTAC.
• If you have previously studied at UniSQ or have completed a Certificate III or higher with TAFE QLD, you can apply directly to UniSQ.
• If you're an International student, you can apply directly to UniSQ.
• If you are applying to study a postgraduate program with UniSQ you will need to submit your application directly to UniSQ via the online application portal.
• If you are looking to apply for a Higher Degree by Research, please refer to the How to apply web page to apply directly to us at UniSQ..

If you are not sure on the best way to apply, or what may be required, please do not hesitate to contact us, and we can help guide you to the right applicant pathway.