Flinders University
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Develop a comprehensive understanding of the global factors that influence contemporary organizations.
Course overview
Step confidently into the world of business leadership with a course designed to build strong, versatile managers for today’s dynamic organisations. Whether you're aiming for a career in the private sector, not-for-profit, or public service, this program equips you with essential business knowledge, practical skills and the mindset needed to thrive.
You’ll gain a deep understanding of the global forces shaping modern organisations, from economic shifts and social trends to environmental and ethical challenges. Additionally, the course will introduce you to innovative business strategies and contemporary management practices that drive success in today's fast-evolving marketplace. With a focus on real-world relevance and strategic thinking, this course prepares you to lead with insight, integrity and impact across any industry.
This course offers a flexible study program, allowing students to fast-track completion within six months or extend their enrolment over a year or more.
The course articulates with the 18-unit Graduate Certificate in Business Administration and one of the following courses:
- Master of Business Administration Future Business
- Master of Business Administration, Industry Focused
- Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
- Master of Business Administration (Finance)
- Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)
- Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
- Master of Business Administration (International Business)
- Master of Business Administration (Marketing)
- Master of Business Administration (Social Impact)
The course is also available as an exit award from the following courses, subject to meeting the requirements in the Program of Study below:
- Master of Business Administration Future Business
- Master of Business Administration, Industry Focused
- Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
- Master of Business Administration (Finance)
- Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)
- Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
- Master of Business Administration (International Business)
- Master of Business Administration (Marketing)
- Master of Business Administration (Social Impact)
Key facts
July, 2026
November, 2026
What you will study
You are required to complete six MBA foundation topics and two specialisation option topics (36 units). Each topic is valued at four and a half units.
List A
Choose two topics from the following:
- Building Teams and Networks
- Driving Financial Performance
- Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
- Legal Signposts for Decision Makers
- Creating Resilient Supply Chains and Procurement
List B
Choose four topics from the following:
- Researching Markets
- Economic Environments: Assessing Current and Future Markets
- Marketing in a Digital Age
- Business Analytics
- Trends in Business Finance
- Emerging Business Models: Disruptions, Collaboration and Competition
- Leading a Future Workforce
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
- A completed Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Flinders University.
English language requirements
For international students, contact the university to find further information about English language requirements.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Formulate solutions to complex business problems.
- Evaluate opportunities for change.
- Apply technical and discipline specific knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual indicative fees in 2026: $37,400 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The annual indicative fee is based on a full-time study load of 36 units.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.