Curtin University

Graduate Diploma of Business

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

Improve your business skills and discover how to effectively lead, manage and strategize.

Course overview

Curtin's Graduate Diploma in Business will give you the breadth of skills and knowledge critical to business operations and leadership. You’ll learn the relevance of economic theory, factors to consider in financial decision-making, the theory and practice of strategic decision-making and leading people. This qualification is relevant for managers at all levels (emerging through to middle/senior levels) who want to extend their business knowledge and may have an undergraduate degree in a non-business area. After completing the four graduate diploma units, you may choose to exit or pause your business studies or complete the additional four units required to gain your Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,379
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The estimated per units fees are calculated based on the annual average first year fee. It applies to a full time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).
Intake
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Units
8
Fees
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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 complete the Graduate Diploma in Business, you must complete 200 credit points:

Core units

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

Electives

Complete 50 credit points from the following options:

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

Entry requirements

There are two pathways into the Graduate Diploma in Business – one for applicants with an undergraduate degree and one for those without an undergraduate degree.

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

Applicants must also meet Curtin's English language proficiency requirements.

English language requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined below.

  • IELTS - Writing 6.0
  • Speaking 6.0
  • Reading 6.0
  • Listening 6.0
  • Overall bans score 6.5.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using other tests. Please get in touch with the university for complete details.

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

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

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.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative 2025 first-year fee: $35,032 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 100 credit points (usually four units) per semester or 200 credit points (typically eight units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • 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.