Torrens University Australia
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (On Demand)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
This program is designed by industry-leading academics to help future-focused professionals take their careers to new heights.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (On Demand) expands on existing business knowledge from a global leadership perspective. Designed for maximum flexibility, you will study when it suits you and develop critical business leadership skills that you can apply in your career as you learn.
Comprising four core and four elective subjects, this diploma has a practical and interdisciplinary focus, with themes of understanding the changing business environment, leadership, market positioning, fundamentals of business finance and effective communication. The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (On Demand) is a pathway to a full Master of Business Administration (On Demand), as well as a solid stand-alone qualification.
Key facts
1st June, 2026
14th September, 2026
What will you study
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (On Demand), you must complete four core subjects and four electives.
Core subjects
- Marketing
- Financial Management
- Dynamic Leadership
- Management, People and Teams
Electives
Choose four of the following:
- Business Environment
- Business Communications
- Principles of Project Management
- Project Planning and Budgeting
- Employer Based Project
- Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
- Corporate Sustainability
- Agile Project Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Any Australian bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent.
- A bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline and two years of post-degree professional work experience.
- Successful completion of Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (On Demand).
English language requirements
International applicants must have an Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 (no band less than 5.5) or equivalent.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with Torrens University Australia. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You will graduate with the essential and in-demand business skills that employers are looking for, and with experience in the many facets of business. This course will equip you to take on managerial roles in a variety of industries.
Potential career paths:
- Operations manager
- Senior project manager
- Account manager
- Project manager
Learning outcomes
- Gain an understanding of advanced business principles and their practical use.
- Determine solutions to complex and varied issues as they arise.
- Evaluate business risk and provide information to relevant stakeholders.
- Master industry-standard software to analyse data and generate reports.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative subject price in 2025: $2,375 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated total price in 2025: $19,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Fees are calculated based on a full-time study load of eight subjects.
This course may contain subjects at double, triple or quadruple credit points. Subject prices are based on 10-credit-point blocks.
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.
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.