La Trobe University

Graduate Diploma in Business

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

This comprehensive course gives you the ability to advance in a wide range of business disciplines so you can take the next big step in your career.

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma in Business is the perfect place to strengthen your skills and expertise. In this flexible degree, you'll develop valuable management skills and gain experience in critical business areas, including finance, management and marketing.

You'll be taught by leading academics from La Trobe Business School, with guest lectures and seminars delivered by experienced industry practitioners. You'll also explore real-world case studies as you develop your business analysis skills.

Learn the latest data analysis tools so you can stay ahead of the competition. You'll examine accounting, business and finance problems using industry-standard techniques and cutting-edge technology.

You will also learn how to assess an organisation's resources, capabilities and core competencies. Then, keep abreast with the competition using real-world skills such as industry and competitor analysis, international business strategy and strategy development.

After successfully completing the Graduate Diploma in Business, you could receive up to one year of advanced standing. This means you could transfer directly into the second year of a wide range of La Trobe's postgraduate business degrees, should you decide to further your studies.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,100
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The estimated per units fees are calculated based on the annual average first year fee. It applies to a study load of 120 credit points per year.
Intake
New start dates announced soon
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, students must complete a total of 120 credit points (CP) across one year. Each subject is valued at 15 CP, unless otherwise indicated.

Core subjects

  • Academic Integrity Module (0 CP)
  • Global and Comparative Human Resource Management
  • Global Business Strategy
  • Introduction To Accounting And Finance
  • Management Practice And Theory
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Principles Of Economics
  • Statistics For Business And Finance
  • Sustainable Management And Marketing

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

You are required to have a successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirements

International students should have a score of 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0. Contact the university to find further information about English language requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Credit for previous study is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed. Contact the university for more details.

Outcomes

Careers outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Corporate consultant
  • Business development manager
  • Business analyst

Learning outcomes

  • Summarise the key theories and principles that guide the conduct of businesses and the markets in which they operate.
  • Critically analyse the problems facing businesses and devise solutions to address these problems.
  • Generate appropriate managerial solutions to organisational problems, informed by an understanding of management theory, research and practice.
  • Work effectively with others to achieve stated project outcomes.
  • Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated fees per year (2025): $32,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 120 CP for one 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.