Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
PostgraduateTUA-BUA-GDI2025
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Pursue your business ambitions
Build dynamic leadership skills and future-proof your career. You’ll gain insights from experienced academics and industry partners. Study at a top ranked MBA school. A valuable stand-alone postgrad business qualification or pathway to a full MBA.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 8
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course you will:
- Gain an understanding of advanced business principles and their practical use.
- Determine solutions to complex and varied issues as they arise.
- Evaluate business risk and provide information to relevant stakeholders.
- Master industry-standard software to analyse data and generate reports.
Torrens University's Graduate Diploma of Business Administration deepens your business knowledge with a global leadership perspective. Develop strategies to drive business growth and build up your dynamic leadership skills to advance your career. The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration course is a pathway to a full MBA or MBA (Advanced), as well as a solid stand-alone qualification.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: 1 year full time, part-time options available.
Recommended study pattern
The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration course structure comprises 8 subjects (80 credit points). The course of study is made up of:
- Core subjects: There are 4 core subjects (40 credit points) found within the Graduate Diploma award.
- Elective subjects: There are 4 electives (40 credit points).
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, the candidate must complete satisfactorily a course of study that comprises four core subjects (40 credit points) and four elective subjects (40 credit points). A combined total of 80 credit points is required. The 4 electives (40 credit points) may be chosen from any of the TUA Business Graduate Certificate specialisms or core MBA subjects. Additionally, with prior approval, subjects from other Torrens University Australia postgraduate courses may be included in the elective component of the qualification.Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.
Indicative first year fee
$29,400
Indicative total fee $29,400
The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.
Fees may vary depending on:
- the subjects you choose
- credit from previous work experience
- your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.
To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:
- Successful completion of a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline and three (3) years post-degree professional work experience, OR
- Successful completion of Graduate Certificate of Business Administration.
Seven years of professional, administrative or managerial work experience.
Your application will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Career opportunities
You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to critically analyse core business functions, implement strategic processes, manage risk and lead complex teams, preparing you for a range of management-level roles across a variety of industries.
Potential career paths include:
- Account Manager
- Program Manager
- Operations Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- Senior Manager.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
Chief Executives and Managing Directors | N/A^ | Up 10.8% |
Corporate General Managers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
General Managers | N/A^ | Up 59.7% |
Management Consultants | N/A^ | N/A^ |
^ There is no data available