Torrens University Australia
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Develop advanced business leadership and strategic decision-making capability through this online graduate diploma, designed for professionals seeking to broaden their management expertise and progress towards an MBA.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is an online postgraduate qualification designed for professionals and graduates who want to strengthen their leadership capability and develop a broader understanding of contemporary business practice. The course provides advanced business knowledge while creating a pathway into the Master of Business Administration or MBA (Advanced).
Throughout the course, you'll strengthen your ability to evaluate complex business challenges, develop strategic solutions and make informed decisions in dynamic organisational environments. You'll build capability in leadership, business finance, communication, market positioning and risk management while developing the analytical and critical thinking skills needed to guide organisational performance and growth.
Studying online allows you to balance postgraduate study with professional and personal commitments. The course includes four elective subjects, enabling you to tailor your learning to your career goals. There are no compulsory placements, although optional Work-Integrated Learning opportunities are available through Careers Connect. Successful completion guarantees entry into the Master of Business Administration or MBA (Advanced).
Key facts
2nd November, 2026
15th February, 2028
What will you study
To complete the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, you must complete four core subjects and four electives.
Core subjects
- Marketing
- Financial Management
- Management, People and Teams
- Dynamic Leadership
Electives
Choose four of the following:
- Business Decision Analytics
- Strategic Management
- Employer-Based Project
- Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
- Business Law and International Contexts
- International Business Strategy
- Corporate Sustainability
- Technology Strategy
- Global Management
- Enterprise Development Unit
- Principles of Project Management
- Foundations of Information Systems
- Data Modelling and Database Design
- Cybersecurity
- Agile Project Management
- Economic Principles
- Statistics and Applied Analytics
- Engineering Sustainability
- Engineering Risk Management
- Foundations in Business Analysis
- Visual Analytics and Storytelling
- Applied Optimisation in Business
- Artificial Intelligence and its Responsible Use in Business
- Business Environment
- Business Communications
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Accounting for Management Decision Making
- Digital Health and Informatics
- Service Design
- User Research
- Design Leadership
- Managing Finance
- Engineering Strategy
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Integrated Project Management
- Health Policy and Advocacy
- Health Systems and Economics
- Leadership and Effecting Change in Public Health
- Self Care & Developing Resilience
- Social and Emotional Well-being in Australian Indigenous Populations
Contact the university or visit its official website for the complete list of electives to choose from.
Entry requirements
Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet one of the requirements listed below.
- An undergraduate degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
- Applicants without formal qualifications are eligible to apply if they have five (5) years' work experience (of which three years are managerial).
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
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.
Career outcomes
You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to critically analyse core business functions, implement strategic processes, manage risk and lead complex teams, preparing you for a range of management-level roles across a variety of industries.
Potential career paths:
- Operations manager
- Senior project manager
- Business development manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative subject price in 2026: $3,813 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated total price in 2026: $30,504 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Subject prices are based on 10-credit-point blocks.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- 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 with the cost of a university course.