Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

    Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 28,708 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 20, 2026
    Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

    About

    La Trobe's Graduate Diploma in Business Administration will give you the edge your career needs.

    Explore the issues facing global businesses and develop lifelong leadership skills. You'll tackle real-world business problems, learning from experienced academics and guest industry lecturers who'll explain the foundations of good corporate governance.

    Looking for flexible learning options? This one-year course lets you fit your study around work and lifestyle commitments. You'll keep your career moving forwards, even while you prepare to step up to the next level.

    You'll study subjects from La Trobe's prestigious Master of Business Administration (MBA) – which is an accredited degree, co-designed by leading industry professionals.

    Tackle the big issues shaping modern business and develop lifelong networks through our outstanding industry links and global alumni network.

    This Graduate Diploma also provides a pathway to our MBA should you decide to further your studies.

    You'll learn:

    • Responsible leadership and corporate governance
      • Understand how to manage people and operations, and achieve ethical and sustainable outcomes.
    • Financial management
      • Understand financial management policy and application, and how financial management decision-making affects the risk, growth and profitability of firms.
    • Business analysis
      • Explore how data can shape strategies and inform smarter decision-making.
    • Accounting
      • Refine your skills in accounting and finance to better analyse business practices.

    The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Diploma.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

    WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%

    Applicants with more than eight years relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.

    Three years relevant managerial experience.

    English Program Requirements

    Offshore applicants are considered for admission based on the stated course entry requirements. IELTS may be considered.

    Career

    When you graduate, your excellent networks and understanding of global corporate governance could advance your career in a wide range of industries.

    Your future career could include roles like:

    • General manager
      • Lead the daily operations of a business function, department, or stand-alone business site. Manage operational policies and procedures, and oversee budgets, people and organisational culture.
    • Operations manager
      • Take responsibility for overall site activities, monitor procedures and policies, and manage customers, stakeholders and staff.
    • Product manager
      • Use your product and market knowledge to develop products and identify opportunities for growth.
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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    28,708 / Year
    Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
    La Trobe University
    La Trobe University
    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne

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