Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Business, administration and law
Being able to motivate staff, solve problems, communicate clearly, coordinate teams and effectively plan tasks are vital skills that all good managers possess. Having exceptional management skills will help your career flourish in any field. The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is designed for tomorrow’s functional business leaders and those who want to consolidate work experience or advance their career in a certain field. It provides an ideal starting point if you need a thorough grounding in theory to progress, or have been away from study for some time. This course is a pathway into the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is primarily delivered at our City Campus. However, some units are delivered at our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park or online. To successfully complete the course, you may need to attend classes at both campuses and/or online.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Online
- Qualification
- Graduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- City
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 111138C
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Course overview
Being able to motivate staff, solve problems, communicate clearly, coordinate teams and effectively plan tasks are vital skills that all good managers possess. Having exceptional management skills will help your career flourish in any field. The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is designed for tomorrow’s functional business leaders and those who want to consolidate work experience or advance their career in a certain field. It provides an ideal starting point if you need a thorough grounding in theory to progress, or have been away from study for some time. This course is a pathway into the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is primarily delivered at our City Campus. However, some units are delivered at our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park or online. To successfully complete the course, you may need to attend classes at both campuses and/or online.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65 and three years (full-time equivalent) of relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level or Five years relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
WAM 65%
65%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65 and three years (full-time equivalent) of relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level or Five years relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level
Additional entry requirement
Recognised AQF-7-equivalent bachelor degree; course-specific WAM, discipline, qualification or experience; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | City | 20 September 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Off-campus | 20 September 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Off-campus | 11 January 2027 | — | $46,500per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | City | 28 June 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Off-campus | 28 June 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | City | 11 January 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
City
PrimaryNSW
Off-campus
NSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma of Business Administrationmq.edu.au
- Macquarie Universitymq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Academic Entry for International Students - Undergraduate (July 2026)Official source
- Macquarie Undergraduate Course Guide 2027Official source
- Academic entry requirements for international studentsOfficial source
- Macquarie official 2027 Coursefinder pagesOfficial source
- Macquarie English language requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source