Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Course summary

The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is designed as a pathway into the Master of Business Administration or a standalone qualification for experienced professionals with ambition and drive who wish to develop their responsible and sustainable leadership skills. You will gain a holistic strategic business point-of-view required to operate effectively in an increasingly competitive and changing global business world.

In addition to the first phase of the MBA structure where you will learn to diagnose issues in real organisations, you will also start to explore the latest thinking and practices from leading organisations and research worldwide, and evaluate emerging options in today’s business environment. You will also get the chance to fine-tune your skills in research, creative thinking and problem solving, ethical decision-making, communication and teamwork.

Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration provides a pathway to the Master of Business Administration (MBA), with credit for all 8 subjects completed during the Graduate Diploma.

Course information

Study area

Business

Campus

Rainstar,

Course Code

2616

RSU SCORE

-

Duration

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

DL

CODE 1

097854G

RSU CODE

-

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes 

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Critically analyse theoretical and practical knowledge of business disciplines and professional practice..
2 Generate sustainable and responsible solutions to complex real world business challenges.
3 Collaborate responsibly to achieve individual and collective outcomes.
4 Effectively communicate complex business ideas to others.
5 Critically reflect on personal ideas, practices and feedback from stakeholders.

The MBA video provides an overview of the new MBA program, detailing the course structure and how the course-level learning outcomes are progressively developed throughout the degree.

Course Structure 

To qualify for the award of the degree, the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, a candidate is required to complete 48 credit points, comprised of:

  1. six (6) compulsory subjects (36 credit points) and
  2. two (2) elective subjects (12 credit points) chosen from 900 level subjects offered by the Faculty of Business.
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points
MBA 901 # Accounting For Managerial Decision-making 6
MBA 902 Strategic Marketing Management 6
MBA 903 Responsible Talent Management Strategies 6
MBA 904 Design Thinking and Business Transformation 6
MBA 905 Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation 6
MBA 906 # Financial Strategy and Governance 6
Plus two elective subjects (12 credit points) selected from below or any 900-level subjects offered by the Faculty of Business as approved by the Program Director.
MBA 907 Decision Effectiveness in Strategic Management 6
MBA 909 Responsible Leadership Effectiveness 6

PLEASE NOTE: # MBA 901 is a pre-requisite for MBA 906.

Study Abroad Options 

Students may also have the opportunity to participate in a study abroad tour to complete their elective subject.

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Why choose this course

We offer three intakes per year, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, mostly in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.

Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, structured on applied outcomes, recognised by industry, delivered by highly qualified academics and supported through additional specialised student learning and development resources.

Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.

International students can take the elective subject, Global Workplace Practice, which includes practical job seeking activities and access to the American workforce either through an internship, industry-based project or part-time employment.