University of Notre Dame Australia

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

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

Develop advanced business administration knowledge through flexible online study, combining finance, leadership, ethics and data-driven decision-making with elective study tailored to your professional interests.

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration from The University of Notre Dame Australia develops knowledge across key business disciplines through a combination of core and elective study. The program explores contemporary business administration while strengthening capabilities in financial management, leadership, ethical decision-making and organisational performance.

You will study core courses in Data Analytics and Modelling, Contemporary Strategic Workforce, Accounting for Managers, Digital Marketing Strategy, Managerial Finance and Ethical Issues in Professional Life before completing one of three elective streams. Depending on your chosen stream, you can further develop knowledge in strategic management and leadership, health leadership and management, or leadership in Catholic education. Delivered online, the program can be completed full-time or part-time.

A combination of core business disciplines and focused elective streams allows you to tailor your studies while developing broader knowledge across contemporary business administration.

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 $3,900
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
8th February, 2027
12th 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.
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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 earn the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, you must successfully complete units totalling 200 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 25 credit points. 

Core units 

  • Data Analytics and Modelling
  • Contemporary Strategic Workforce
  • Accounting for Managers
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Managerial Finance
  • Ethical Issues in Professional Life

Elective units 

You may choose from the following elective pairs:

  • Strategic Management and Planning AND
  • Leadership in Practice

OR

  • Contemporary Leadership in Health A AND
  • Management

OR

  • Legislative Frameworks for Catholic Education AND
  • Leadership as Reflective Practice

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must hold one of the following:

  • An AQF Level 7 qualification.
  • Studies sufficient to meet the requirements of an AQF Level 7 Award.
  • Informal/non-formal learning equivalent to an AQF Level 7 qualification plus evidence of the skills necessary to complete postgraduate studies.

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 units that you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, graduates will be able to:

  • Apply management skills necessary to lead a team in business settings.
  • Apply management skills necessary to manage a financially sustainable organisation.
  • Develop processes and practices needed to meet the regulatory environment under which an organisation operates.
  • Create community and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  • Apply technology to leadership, management and decision-making.
  • Develop ethical leadership and management practices.
  • Employ critical reflection to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills.

Career outcomes

A Graduate Diploma of Business Administration can lead to careers in management-level positions in industry or government, such as:

  • Office Administrator
  • Administration Manager
  • Office Manager
  • Project Assistant

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $31,200 (Full-fee paying place)

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 program.