La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Explore the issues facing global businesses and develop lifelong leadership skills.
Course overview
Explore the challenges facing global businesses and develop the lifelong leadership skills you need. You'll tackle real-world business problems, learning from experienced academics and guest industry lecturers who'll explain the foundations of good corporate governance.
This one-year course enables you to balance your studies with work and lifestyle commitments. You'll keep your career moving forward, even while you prepare to step up to the next level.
You'll study subjects from La Trobe's prestigious Master of Business Administration (MBA), an accredited degree co-designed by leading industry professionals.
Tackle the significant issues shaping modern business and develop lifelong networks through our outstanding industry links and global alum network.
This Graduate Diploma also provides a pathway to our MBA should you decide to further your studies.
You'll learn:
Responsible leadership and corporate governance
- Understand how to manage people and operations and achieve ethical and sustainable outcomes.
Financial management
- Understand financial management policy and application and how financial management decision-making affects the risk, growth and profitability of firms.
Business analysis
- Explore how data can shape strategies and inform more intelligent decision-making.
Accounting
- Refine your skills in accounting and finance to better analyse business practices.
Key facts
April, 2026
July, 2026
September, 2026
November, 2026
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across one year. Each subject is valued at 15 credit points, unless otherwise indicated.
Core subjects (90 credit points):
Complete the following:
- Academic Integrity Module
- Accounting for Managers
- Business Application of Analytics
- Critical Skills for Success
- Financial Management
- Managing People and Organisations
- Marketing for Managers
Elective subjects (30 credit points):
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of university-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Please note that these electives may have their own prerequisites and additional requirements. Contact the university for information on the available subjects.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
You are required to have the following:
- A successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
- WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%
- Three years of relevant managerial experience.
Applicants with more than eight years of relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.
Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
English language requirements
Offshore applicants are considered for admission based on the stated course entry requirements. IELTS may be regarded as. Please contact the university to obtain more information about the English language requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit for previous study is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Careers outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- General Manager
- Operations Manager
- Product Manager
Learning outcomes
- Apply cognitive skills to analyse and communicate theoretical concepts and professional practice to specialist and non-specialist audiences cognisant of international business activities and culture.
- Interpret information to solve problems by analysing data, examining risks and alternatives and leveraging technology.
- Independently research and apply current theories and concepts to leadership and team situations and demonstrate effective and ethical leadership.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated fees per year 2026: $40,000 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 120 credit points for one year.
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.