Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

What you will study

The course comprises five of the core Master of Business Administration subjects, plus three elective, totalling 48 credit points of study.

Core units (30 credit points)

• Leading People and Change
• Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports
• Economics for Management
• Marketing Decision Making
• Finance for Managers

Electives (18 credit points)

Select 18 credit points of subjects. The subjects chosen should comprise of postgraduate subjects only. Contact the university or visit UTS's website for more information.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must have:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included). 

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience, you need Curriculum vitae and Statement of Service in one of the following formats:

• A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer.
• A completed 'UTS Statement of Service’ signed by the employer.
• A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian residents only).
• An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and the nature of the business.
• A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian businesses).

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is:

• IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
• AE5: Pass.
• PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
• C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee the offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions in the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, of which two core subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Career options include management-level positions in industry or government.

Learning outcomes

• Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to develop creative solutions that address strategic business issues in complex contexts
• Communicate business information effectively to various stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively to achieve desired business outcomes
• Assess and apply principles of ethics, sustainability and social responsibility to decision-making in business
• Demonstrate advanced skills in professional business practice by researching and analysing complex information and concepts to support business decisions in local and international contexts
• Critically reflect on communication and engagement in Indigenous contexts and apply ethical practice to work for and with Indigenous Australians

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $18,230 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.

Tuition fees are charged:

• Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
• Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
• At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

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.