University of Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
This graduate diploma is purpose-built to unlock your ambitions and refine your leadership skills.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration has been tailored to equip experienced managers with the knowledge, skills and attributes that they need to adapt, lead and succeed in the context of change.
Key facts
3rd August, 2026
What you will study
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, a candidate must complete 48 credit points of units of study, comprising:
- 42 credit points in core units of study
- Six credit points in elective units of study
Each unit is valued at six credit points.
- Leadership Practice and Development
- Strategies for Growth
- Financial Management
- Critical Analysis and Thought Leadership
- Managing in a Digital World
- Managing People and Organisations
- Business Transformation Through Analytics and AI
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission, an applicant is required to have the following:
- An Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification or equivalent.
- At least five years’ work with at least three years in a managerial role.
Applicants must also:
- Provide a one-page statement of motivation (outlining what will be achieved professionally and personally by completing the course).
- Complete a selection interview.
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study this course.
If English is your first language you may be able to meet the requirements if you have:
- Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum 10 years).
- Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the university in an approved English-speaking country.
If English is not your first language you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within two years of commencing the course.
- IELTS score: a minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band.
- TOEFL - IBT score: a minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing.
- Pearson Test of English: a minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band.
The university may also consider factors such as previous studies in English. Contact them for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of key concepts, techniques and trends in one or more fields of business practice, to identify the challenges and opportunities involved in diverse contexts.
- Identify, critically evaluate and respond independently and strategically to assumptions, propositions and debates within one or more fields of business practice.
- Effectively and persuasively deliver tailored outputs to a variety of audiences, in response to complex problems within one or more fields of business practice.
- Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of quantitative and qualitative approaches for problem solving, contemporary digital technology trends, and identify implications of emerging workplace technologies.
- Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of insights and evidence to identify strategically appropriate and innovative solutions within one or more fields of business practice.
- Value the diversity of perspectives when addressing complex problems, to support the development of a culturally appropriate and informed representation, that is inclusive and culturally responsive.
- Identify diverse skill sets and backgrounds in collaborating with others to help manage ambiguity.
- Generate ethically, responsible and socially aware decisions, and apply understanding of broader environmental, social and governance imperatives.
- Work collaboratively and confidently with others (including external agencies) from a variety of leadership and management perspectives.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Total indicative amount in 2026: $47,400 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative amount to complete this course in 2026 is calculated based on the total credit points (48 credit points).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.
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.