Southern Cross University

Graduate Diploma of Business

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 16 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Empowers professionals to deepen their business acumen and drive organisational success through flexible, real-world learning tailored to their career goals.

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Course overview

Southern Cross University Online’s Graduate Diploma in Business is a great way to prepare yourself for success in the face of an uncertain future. You’ll study global business, entrepreneurship, marketing, corporate governance, project management, finance, managing people, information systems, strategy and case analysis.

The online Graduate Diploma in Business is also a pathway into a Southern Cross University Online Master of Business Administration (MBA). If you choose to continue your business study you’ll receive advanced standing towards your masters – saving you time so you can focus on your next big career move.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
16 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,125
More Information
Prices are indicative and calculated based on a part-time study load of eight units.
Intake
19th January, 2026
16th March, 2026
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
Units
8
Fees
More Information
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Diploma in Business Online, students must complete the following eight core units:

  • Management Communication
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Business Analytics
  • Accounting for Managers
  • The Positive Leader
  • Project Management Principles
  • Global Business
  • Digital Marketing

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Business online, you need:

  • A three-year bachelor's degree from any Australian university; OR
  • Professional experience regarded by SCU as equivalent to a degree; AND
  • Students will need to be proficient in English.

Contact the university or visit their website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

SCU recognises and rewards credit for past education, qualifications and work experience in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.

Contact the university to find out more about applying for advanced standing.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Start to gain a cross-functional, versatile business skillset. Maximise the positive impacts you have within an organisation.
  • Begin developing an ethical and sustainable managerial perspective, knowing what to look for, questions to ask and how to manage successful cross-functional teams.
  • Lay the foundation to develop strategic leadership skills, with exposure to leadership models, communication styles and reflection-based course work.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Fee per unit in 2025: $3,125 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Total fee for eight units in 2025: $25,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

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.