Edith Cowan University

Graduate Diploma of Business Transformation

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

Build advanced business knowledge while creating a pathway towards MBA study.

Course overview

This course can lead into the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and is designed to give students the skills and knowledge needed to manage successfully in today's organisations.

With flexible study options, the Graduate Diploma of Business builds on knowledge in areas such as people management, marketing, professional development, and value creation in a business. Graduates can make independent judgments and provide sustainable solutions to contemporary global business issues.

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 $5,600
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
City Campus
Intake
February, 2027
July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Diploma of Business Transformation, you must complete 120 credit points. Each unit is valued at 20 credit points.

  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Responsible Management
  • Transformative Leadership
  • Strategic Management and International Competitiveness
  • Big Data, Analytics and Business Decision Making
  • Managing Change

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To gain entry to the Graduate Diploma of Business Transformation, you will need one of the following:

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

English language requirements

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
  • Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page.
  • Completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at the postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Potential careers exist in industry, government and not-for-profit organisations. The course improves people’s ability to lead and manage transformation within the workplace, or helps them progress their management career. Graduates may pursue roles such as:

  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • General Manager
  • Strategic Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Researcher
  • Change Manager
  • Corporate Services Manager
  • Consultant

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate mastery of a global body of business knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
  • Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems.
  • Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
  • Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business issue, considering the ethical and social consequences.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $5,600 (20-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $34,750
Indicative full-course fee: $34,750

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 120 credit point (six units) course structure completed over one year.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.