Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

What you will study

To attain the award of Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, students must successfully complete the following 96 credit points of core units.

Core units 

• Accounting for Management
• Data Analysis for Business
• Business Economics
• Work and Organisation Systems
• Financial Analysis
• Marketing Management
• Business Ethics and Sustainability
• Strategic Management and Business Policy

Entry requirements

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. Victoria University also considers non-academic research and work experience for research candidates.

Admission criteria

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
• Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
• Applicants with a minimum of three (3) years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of the university's special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have completed a study with another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Review theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective business strategies.
• Justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related knowledge to think critically in the resolution of business problems and recommend actions relevant to contemporary business settings.
• Critically apply cross-disciplinary knowledge in creative decision-making.
• Demonstrate independent judgement in a range of business functions in response to contemporary and future professional challenges.
• Work as a reflective practitioner to formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform management decision-making.
• Effectively communicate complex knowledge and ideas to diverse audiences.
• Contribute consistently, with personal accountability for outputs in a dynamic 21st-century work environment, working in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
• Analyse and evaluate research findings applicable to business environments as part of the coursework.

Career outcomes

Graduates may find work in business management and marketing in settings such as:

• Marketing
• Human resources
• Trading
• Real estate
• Construction
• IT
• Consultation
• Management

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative fee per unit in 2026: $4,188 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative full fee in 2026: $33,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Full-fee courses are not government subsidised. You will pay the total cost of each unit.

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.