Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at University of South Australia

University of South Australia offers the Graduate Diploma of Graduate Diploma in Business Administration as a full-time degree delivered hybrid at its City West campus in Adelaide, Australia. Taught in English and completed over 1 year, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for graduate diploma in business administration and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on January 1, 2027.

About Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Use this qualification as a pathway into UniSA's award-winning Master of Business Administration if you have management experience but do not hold an undergraduate qualification.
Learn current business issues, trends and challenges with a focus on experience-based and interactive learning.
Study topics such as strategic management, managerial finance, international business, ethics, marketing, leadership and more.
UniSA Business is in the top one per cent worldwide¹ and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Ratings 2022.
Work on real-life business cases, and learn from visiting business leaders and guest lecturers.
Gain valuable industry insights and mentorship from an experienced senior business leader through the Executive Partners Program.
Study a curriculum informed by above world-class research in Business and Management².
Ranked No. 1 in SA and Top 10 in Australia for Business and Management³.

¹UniSA Business is one of just 12 institutions in Australia and approximately 200 globally (from over 25,000 universities) to be EQUIS accredited. EFMD, March 2022. ²2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). ³2022 QS Subject Rankings.

You will study a foundation course in strategic thinking, then select seven courses from a diverse range of subject areas including advanced electives. You will further develop business administration skills and knowledge by studying a range of courses including strategic management, managerial finance, international business, ethics, marketing, and leadership.

All courses have an applied focus. They draw on real-life business case studies, and you are encouraged to draw on your own industry and workplace-based scenarios for assessment tasks. Courses also feature visiting industry leaders who will lead discussions around contemporary business problems.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at University of South Australia

Entry Requirements

At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Fee Information

How to Apply

Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

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Check entry requirements

Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

English language requirements
Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent

Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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Apply using our online International Application System

Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

A quick and easy to use online application form
Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

Accept your offer

Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

Important information

There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at University of South Australia

University of South Australia

Australia, Adelaide