Diploma of Business Administration

Whether you are just starting to consider your future career or have been working for some time, there is a CQUniversity business qualification that can be tailored to suit your particular situation.

Your career or future career may be in consulting, finance, marketing or with a non-profit organisation; or you may be more interested in actually managing the work force.

If you want to learn how business works, to think, strategise and manage - a diploma in business may help you to that path.

What am I studying?

Business underpins every sector of our economy and is fundamental to all industries. We rely on business for our jobs and prosperity.  In today’s competitive employment market, tertiary education skills in business are in high demand. 

There are no limitations to where a business degree can take you. Graduates choose from a broad spectrum of occupations including administration officer/manager, economics advisor, quality manager, accountant, human resources manager, marketing manager, logistics manager, hospitality manger, property professional, purchasing and materials manager – just to name a few. A business career offers diverse employment opportunities and the ability to advance from an entry-level position to supervisor, manager, consultant or senior executive within business, government or non-profit organisations in the industry of your choice.

Business graduates gain superior communication skills and have in-depth knowledge of their area of interest. They have transferable skills that allow them to work successfully in a number of professions within a variety of organisations. 

A business degree can take you all over the world, both throughout your study and when seeking employment. Tertiary-qualified business graduates may be able to gain professional accreditation in a number of fields that allow them to work abroad. CQUniversity also provides you with the opportunity to study part of your degree abroad or participate in an overseas experience while studying your degree. This gives you valuable international experience which is highly sought after by employers.

If you want to learn how business works, to think, strategise and manage – a business degree may help get you there.

Career Opportunities

There are no limitation to where a business diploma can take you.  CQUniversity business graduates choose from a broad spectrum of occupations in areas including administration, quality, human resources, marketing, logistics, purchase and materials just to name a few.

A business career offers diverse employment opportunities and the ability to advance from an entry-level position to supervisor, manager, consultant or senior executive within business, government or non-profit organisations in the industry of your choice.

Program Structure

You must complete eight courses (48 units of credit).  You will undertake four core courses in business computing, organisational behaviour, and marketing fundamentals.  Following this you will then choose from either the Business or Accounting and Financial Planning plan depending on your chosen career pathway.

Course Information

For example courses you could study as part of the Diploma of Business Administration program please click here.

As CQUniversity is committed to providing quality, up-to-date and relevant education, please note courses are refreshed regularly and may not be an exact indication of course availability for your study. Please call 13CQUni 13 27 86 if you have specific questions regarding course information regarding your specific application.