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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Get ready to run the show. Step up your business management expertise and open the door to even higher educational potential down the track. The Graduate Diploma aims to broaden management skills and take careers to a senior level.

In this program you will:

  • Focus on detailed practical skill development in real business settings to deepen your problem solving and decision-making capabilities
  • Work with local businesses, network, and identify possible employment opportunities
  • Specialise in a management area of your choice such as decision-making, economics, marketing, management, law, ethics or informatics
  • Choose to upgrade your qualification later by completing an additional 4 courses to earn an MBA

Location

CRICOS code

067675C

Duration

1 year 1 year Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2024 fees (A$)

A$25,856 - 2023 Fees Fee-paying
Fee-paying
A$27,800 / A$27,800 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

Start

  • Session 1
  • Session 2
  • Session 3
  • Session 5
  • Session 6
  • Session 7
  • Session 1
  • Session 2
  • Session 3
  • Session 5
  • Session 6
  • Session 7
  • Session 1
  • Session 2
  • Session 3
  • Session 5
  • Session 6
  • Session 7

International students studying on a student visa can commence in Session 2 or Session 5 only. Offshore International students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online.

Offshore International students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online.

First intake Session 2, 2023 Only part-time study available Offshore International students enrolling in this program can only study it fully online. This intake is not available to International students studying in Australia on a student visa.

Start
  • Session 1
  • Session 2
  • Session 3
  • Session 5
  • Session 6
  • Session 7
  • Session 1
  • Session 2
  • Session 3
  • Session 5
  • Session 6
  • Session 7
  • Session 1
  • Session 2
  • Session 3
  • Session 5
  • Session 6
  • Session 7
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
  • Online
Total courses
8
Total units
96
Duration
1 year 1 year
CRICOS code
067675C
UniSC program code
BU610
Program structure
Required courses (4) 48 units 

BUS703 Manufacturing Technology
BUS704 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
MGT703 Numerical Analysis
MKG701 Engineering Management

Elective courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 courses from any 500 or 700 level courses from the School of Business and Creative Industries.

These electives can be used to study courses in the following interest areas:

  • Economics, Accounting and Finance
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management 
  • Health Sector Business Management 
  • Global Business 
  • Management 
  • Marketing 

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.

Study sequences

To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:

  1. possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
  2. have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
  3. candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
  • Successfully complete 96 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa  
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses

Fee-paying estimate
A$25,856 - 2023 Fees
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$27,800
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2024)
A$27,800