Melbourne Business School

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 18 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

Build a deep and broad understanding across various aspects of business and develop a skillset that you can immediately apply in your role.

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Course overview

Gain a sound understanding of the critical elements of becoming an efficient business professional. Develop your proficiency in managing a business and people effectively, as well as how to meet operational needs and sustainability objectives.

Melbourne Business School Online provides a flexible and immersive learning experience designed to adapt to the diverse needs and circumstances of all students.

Whether you’re a leader of today or tomorrow, you now have access to Australia’s premier Business School, wherever you are.

With six intakes per year, begin or pick up your studies when it suits you best. Study in a flexible way with an online format designed to fit into your life.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
18 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,308
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Prices are calculated based on a total and full-time study load of 112.5 credit points.
Intake
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
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.
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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 Administration, you must fulfil the subject Business Foundation for Managers plus eight core subjects over at least two years. 112.5 credit points are required to complete the program. You will study the equivalent of one subject (12.5 credit points) each study period.

Complete the following unit:

  • Business Foundation for Managers

The equivalent of eight subjects from those listed below:

  • Leadership in a Changing World (half subject)
  • Ethics for Manager (half subject)
  • Data Analytics for Decision Making
  • Managing People
  • Marketing
  • Financial Accounting
  • Finance
  • Managerial Economics
  • Operations
  • Strategic Management

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To apply for the Melbourne Business School Online Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, applicants must have:

  • A university degree and two years of work experience, or six years of work experience.
  • Two confidential professional referees.
  • Four personal statements relating to their goals and how they can contribute to the program.

English language requirements

Documentary evidence of meeting the accepted minimum scores within the previous 24 months may be required.

The minimum accepted scores are:

  • IELTS (Academic) – 7.0 overall, with no band less than 6.5.
  • TOEFL IBT – minimum score of 102, with a written score minimum of 24 and no individual score lower than 21.
  • PTE – English Academic PTE with a minimum score of 72, written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 64.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program. Contact the university for more information.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Fee per subject in 2026: $5,308 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Total fee in 2026: $47,772 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Fees listed are for calendar year 2026. Melbourne Business School Online reserve the right to adjust course fees annually.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • The number of subjects studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of subjects.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.