Curtin University

Graduate Diploma of Business

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Build broad business and leadership capability while strengthening your ability to make informed financial, strategic and organisational decisions.

Course overview

Strong business leadership draws on an understanding of economic conditions, financial decisions, organisational strategy and people management. Curtin University’s Graduate Diploma in Business supports experienced professionals seeking to extend their business capability, including managers whose previous degree is outside business.

You will examine the relevance of economic theory to business, the factors influencing financial decision-making and the theory and practice of strategic decision-making. The course also strengthens your understanding of leadership and how people contribute to organisational performance.

Depending on current unit availability and selection, the course can be completed fully online, allowing you to develop your business knowledge alongside professional and personal commitments. Curtin Business School holds AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, while Curtin’s associated MBA is accredited by EFMD.

The standard duration is one year of full-time study or an equivalent part-time period. After completing the Graduate Diploma, you may progress to Curtin’s Master of Business Administration and complete a further four units to meet the MBA requirements.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,685.5
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
8th February, 2027
7th June, 2027
4th October, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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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 earn the Graduate Diploma in Business, you must successfully complete units totalling 200 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 25 credit points.

Core units

  • Economics for Managers
  • Executive Financial Decision Making
  • Organisational Behaviour for Managers
  • Synergising Marketing
  • Organisational Strategy
  • Strategic Operations Management

Elective units

Select 50 credit points from the following:

  • Analysis and Visualisation of Financial Data
  • Natural Resources Economics
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Managerial Effectiveness
  • Organisational Change and Transformation
  • Fundamentals of Leadership
  • Human Resource Strategies
  • Integrated Global Communications
  • Digital and Interactive Marketing
  • Strategy, Change and Innovation
  • Reputation Management

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this course, you must meet one of the following:

  • Applicants with an undergraduate degree will be required to demonstrate two (2) years of relevant work experience.
  • Applicants without an undergraduate degree will have three (3) to five (5) years of relevant work experience.

Applicants must provide a personal statement and a CV or resume clearly outlining their previous work experience and roles. An employer recommendation form and referee report are also required, with two referee recommendations strongly recommended by Curtin. Contact the university for further information about the required application documents.

English language requirements

Curtin requires applicants to demonstrate English language proficiency. You can meet this requirement by providing evidence of one of the following:

  • An IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  • An alternative English language test accepted by Curtin, provided you achieve the required equivalent scores.
  • An eligible previous qualification or another form of English language evidence accepted by Curtin.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Access and critique contemporary business theories, concepts and principles and be able to apply these to add value in a group or organisation environment.
  • Effectively communicate in various modes to gather, advise or influence stakeholders for a desired outcome.
  • Formulate responsible, strategic management and leadership decisions that are evidence-based and supported by a critical evaluation of markets, resources and financial information.
  • Canvass and influence the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a business environment to benefit stakeholders.
  • Apply principles of ethics, sustainability, corporate social responsibility and risk management across various business settings.

Career outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Analyst
  • Business Administration Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Managing Director
  • Project Manager

Industries

  • Banking and Finance
  • Consultancy
  • Education
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Not-for-profit
  • Private Business
  • Public Relations
  • Resources and Renewables
  • Retail
  • Service Industries

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $37,484  (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.