Melbourne Business School
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Build a deep and broad understanding across various aspects of business and develop a skillset that you can immediately apply in your role.
Course overview
Gain a sound understanding of the critical elements of becoming an efficient business professional. Develop your proficiency in managing a business and people effectively, as well as how to meet operational needs and sustainability objectives.
Melbourne Business School Online provides a flexible and immersive learning experience designed to adapt to the diverse needs and circumstances of all students.
Key facts
16th March, 2026
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, you must fulfil the subject Business Foundation for Managers plus eight core subjects over at least two years. 112.5 credit points are required to complete the program. You will study the equivalent of one subject (12.5 CP) each study period.
Complete the following unit:
- Business Foundation for Managers
Choose subjects with a total of 100 CP:
- Leadership in a Changing World (6.5 CP)
- Ethics for Manager (6.25 CP)
- Data Analytics for Decision Making
- Managing People
- Marketing
- Financial Accounting
- Finance
- Managerial Economics
- Operations
- Strategic Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To apply for the Melbourne Business School Online Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, applicants must have:
- A university degree and two years of work experience, or six years of work experience.
- Two confidential professional referees.
- Four personal statements relating to their goals and how they can contribute to the program.
English language requirements
Documentary evidence of meeting the accepted minimum scores within the previous 24 months may be required.
The minimum accepted scores are:
- IELTS (Academic) – 7.0 overall, with no band less than 6.5.
- TOEFL IBT – minimum score of 102, with a written score minimum of 24 and no individual score lower than 21.
- PTE – English Academic PTE with a minimum score of 72, written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 64.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program. Contact the university for more information.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee per subject in 2026: $5,308 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total fee in 2026: $47,772 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Fees listed are for calendar year 2026. Melbourne Business School Online reserve the right to adjust course fees annually.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.