Macquarie University

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Develop a solid understanding of fundamental business administration principles and enhance your strategic business skills.

Course overview

Being able to motivate staff, solve problems, communicate clearly, coordinate teams and effectively plan tasks are vital skills that all good managers possess. Having exceptional management skills will help your career flourish in any field.

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is designed for tomorrow’s functional business leaders and those who want to consolidate work experience or advance their career in a particular field. It provides an ideal starting point for those who need a thorough grounding in theory to progress or have been away from study for some time. This course serves as a pathway to the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is primarily delivered at Macquarie's City Campus. However, some units are offered at Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park or online. To complete the course, you may need to attend classes at both campuses and/or online.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $6,050
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Campus
Sydney City
Intake
June, 2026
September, 2026
June, 2026
September, 2026
Units
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Fees
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What you will study

You must earn 80 credit points. Each unit is valued at 10 credit points.

Core Units

  • Marketing Management: Creating Value for all Stakeholders
  • Finance for Business Leaders: Steering Growth and Performance
  • Accounting in Action: Applying Theory to Practice
  • Managerial Economics: Making Better Decisions
  • Business Strategy: Utilising Multi-Level Frameworks for Business Success
  • Managing People: Leading Ethical and Inclusive Futures
  • Leadership Excellence: Developing Professional Growth and Impact

Elective Units

Complete 10 credit points from the following options.

  • Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Mastering the Art and Science
  • Big Data and AI for Decision Making: Leading Evidence-Based Solutions
  • Special Topics in Management

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To qualify for entry to this degree, you must have one of the following:

  • An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65 and three years (full-time equivalent) of relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level.
  • Five years of relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level.

English language requirements

When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements by:

  • Passing an approved English language test at the required level.
  • Holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Account Manager
  • Business Consultant
  • CEO or General Manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Finance Manager
  • Industry specialist manager
  • Innovator
  • International Marketing Consultant
  • Operations Manager
  • Production Manager
  • Sales Manager

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $48,400 (domestic full-fee paying place).

The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (four units) per semester or 80 credit points (eight units) per 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.