Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

Macquarie University

Australia, Sydney

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Duration1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 34,737 / Year

Next IntakeJune 29, 2026

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

About

Being able to motivate staff, solve problems, communicate clearly, coordinate teams and effectively plan tasks are vital skills that all good managers possess. Having exceptional management skills will help your career flourish in any field.

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is designed for tomorrow’s functional business leaders and those who want to consolidate work experience or advance their career in a certain field. It provides an ideal starting point if you need a thorough grounding in theory to progress, or have been away from study for some time. This course is a pathway into the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is primarily delivered at our City Campus. However, some units are delivered at our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park or online. To successfully complete the course, you may need to attend classes at both campuses and/or online.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

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looking to start my course in

2026
2025

Simple steps to entry at Macquarie

Meet the academic requirements

Meet the minimum English language requirements

Guide to admission points

Table Description

Complete this degree in:

If you meet the below or hold a recognised equivalent*:

Course structure:

1 year

(full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time)

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65 and three years (full-time equivalent) of relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level

Five years relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level

Elective Units, Essential Units (80 credit points)

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AQF levels

*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.

Guide to University terminology

Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.

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Convert your qualification to a WAM

At Macquarie, WAM is used to measure your academic achievement instead of GPA. Use this tool to find how your qualification converts to Macquarie's required WAM.

If your qualification does not fit into any of the above categories, or if you are unsure, please do not hesitate to submit an application and it will be assessed by our admissions team.

The information on this page is a guide only and is based on your selections. They are subject to change.

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Admission point considerations

Credit for prior learning eligibility

You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!

Full degree duration

Admission point considerations

Credit for prior learning eligibility

You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!

Recognition of prior learning

With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.

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Your prior learning may consist of:

Formal learning
Informal and non-formal learning

English language requirements

All Macquarie University applicants are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The standard of English required for entry is based on the IELTS Academic test. Other accepted evidence of English proficiency, including minimum scores on other English tests and qualifications, can be checked using the conversion tool.

The required standard of English for this degree is:

The required standard of English

IELTS band

Minimum score required

Overall

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

You may also satisfy the English language requirements by:

passing an approved English language test at the required level
holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction
completing an approved high school qualification or foundation program with study in English
completing an approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program.

What if I don't meet the requirements?

If you don’t meet the English requirements for your course, you may be issued an offer of study that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Centre (ELC). If you receive a packaged offer, you can apply for a single student visa covering both your English preparation program and your course.

The length of your English program will depend on your current English level and the minimum English requirements for your course. Our admissions team will be able to recommend the number of weeks required when you submit your application.

What English language tests are approved?

We accept the IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT (internet-based), Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, Cambridge English Qualifications (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), and the Occupational English Test (OET).

English language qualification convertor

English Test
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
High school English subject

The information on this page is for guidance only and is subject to change.

Additional information and requirements

Assumed knowledge

None

Recommended studies

None

Inherent requirements

To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.

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Career

Career outcomes

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Take the next step in your career

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, we design many of our degrees and courses in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree or course provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

Professions

Account manager
Business consultant
CEO or general manager
Entrepreneur
Finance manager
Industry specialist manager
International marketing consultant
Management consultant
Operations manager
Production manager

Sales manager

Employers

Accounting firms
Banks and financial institutions
Businesses and corporations
Consulting firms
Government agencies and departments
International agencies and departments
Marketing and public relations firms
Merchant banks
Recruitment agencies
Technology and software development companies

Career information

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