University of the Sunshine Coast
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
The graduate diploma aims to broaden management skills and take careers to a senior level.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration program focuses on detailed practical skill development in real business settings to deepen your problem solving and decision-making capabilities.
In this course, students will work with local businesses, network and identify possible employment opportunities. You will also specialise in a management area of your choice such as decision-making, economics, marketing, management, law, ethics or informatics.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
27th April, 2026
17th August, 2026
12th October, 2026
What you will study
The program is comprised of eight courses, totalling 96 units.
Required courses (48 units)
- Evidenced Based Decision Making
- Finance and Accounting for Managers
- Strategy, Governance and Ethics
- Marketing in a Global Environment
Elective courses (48 units)
- Select four courses from any 500 or 700 level courses from the School of Business and Creative Industries.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission, candidates would normally be required to:
- Possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.
- Have at least two years of relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience.
English language requirements
Candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Contact the university for details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Senior management across a diverse range of businesses and industries.
- Senior management roles in government.
Fees and CSP
Indicative fee in 2026: $17,400 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Indicative fee in 2026: $31,584 (domestic full-fee paying place)
These are indicative fees for one year of full-time study. Actual fees will change based on courses selected and are subject to yearly increases.
Student fees 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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.