Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

Duration	1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Location	Brisbane and
Next start term	Term 1, 2025
Study mode	On Campus, Online
Course code	CC52
CRICOS	084205C
First-year fee	A$36,480 (Indicative)

Overview

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Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration provides you with opportunities to study a broad range of topics relating to aspects of management and business administration. You will develop key competencies crucial for successful business leadership and the management of people and apply these in an emotionally intelligent way. You will also develop knowledge and capabilities related to key business functions of strategy, finance, marketing, organisational and industry structure, operations and business analytics and the legal issues that affect managers, leaders and organisations.

This course provides you with opportunities to study a broad range of topics relating to aspects of management and business administration. You will develop key competencies crucial for successful business leadership and the management of people and apply these in an emotionally intelligent way. You will also develop knowledge and capabilities related to key business functions of strategy, economics, marketing, organisational and industry structure, operations and business analytics and the legal issues that affect managers, leaders and organisations. The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration allows articulation into the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

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The MBA was truly enriching, providing me with invaluable knowledge, resources and skills that I continue to apply. The proficiency I gained in English opened many career opportunities. I was appointed as a faculty dean and a lecturer specialising in research on an industrial engineering program.
Oscar Mauricio Cepeda-Rosas
Master of Business Administration I Colombia

Career Opportunities

This course prepares you to target employment in the areas of business consultation, or middle to high-level business management.

Structure & Availability

Course Structure

COURSE STRUCTURE
You are required to complete a total of eight core units.

UNIT INFORMATION
For information on the units, you could study as part of this course, visit the Handbook and select the "Course Structure" tab.

CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
If you have already completed study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Available Locations, Study Modes and Intakes

On-Campus Availability

Intake	Locations
Term 1, 2024	Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
Term 2, 2024	Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
Term 1, 2025	Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
Term 2, 2025	Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

Online Availability

Intake	Locations
Term 1, 2024	Available Online
Term 2, 2024	Available Online
Term 1, 2025	Available Online
Term 2, 2025	Available Online

Majors and Minors

Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.

Residential Schools

An optional residential school for the commencement unit MGMT20129 Managing People, Organisations and Context and may be offered at one of CQUniversity's metropolitan campuses.

Internships and Placements

Work-integrated learning does not apply to this course.

Requirements

To be eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During your study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.

Fees & Scholarships

Course fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms).

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

Scholarships

A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.

We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

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Additional costs

In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses.

This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.

Information about cost of living in Australia

Overseas Student Health Cover

How to apply

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.

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