Flinders University
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is a 36-unit course which is part of the postgraduate Business Administration programs offered by the College of Business, Government and Law.
Course overview
The course is designed to provide a strong foundation in appropriate business knowledge, skills and to foster attitudes commensurate with successful careers as managers of organisations including private sector business organisations, not-for-profit organisations and public organisations.
This program also aims to provide students with a sound understanding and appreciation of the context in which organisations operate including the impact of global economic, social, environmental and ethical and business conditions and practices.
Key facts
What you will study
You are required to complete six MBA foundation topics and two specialisation option topics (36 units). Each topic is valued at four and a half units.
List A
Choose two topics from the following:
- Building Teams and Networks
- Driving Financial Performance
- Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
- Legal Signposts for Decision Makers
- Creating Resilient Supply Chains and Procurement
List B
Choose four topics from the following:
- Researching Markets
- Economic Environments: Assessing Current and Future Markets
- Marketing in a Digital Age
- Business Analytics
- Trends in Business Finance
- Emerging Business Models: Disruptions, Collaboration and Competition
- Leading a Future Workforce
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
- A completed Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Flinders University.
English language requirements
For international students, contact the university to find further information about English language requirements.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Formulate solutions to complex business problems.
- Evaluate opportunities for change.
- Apply technical and discipline specific knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual indicative fees in 2025: $35,640 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The annual indicative fee is based on a full-time study load of 36 units.
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.