Victoria University

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

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

Build broad business administration skills across accounting, economics, marketing, strategy, finance and organisational management.

Course overview

The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at Victoria University provides postgraduate study across key areas of contemporary business and management. Designed for people without a current business qualification, the course builds knowledge across accounting, economics, marketing, people management, ethics and business decision-making.

Across eight core units, you will study accounting for management, business data analysis, economics, organisational systems, financial analysis, marketing management, business ethics and strategic management. The course also strengthens critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills relevant to contemporary business environments.

Delivered in hybrid mode at VU’s City Campus, the course can be completed in one year of full-time study or longer part-time. It can also provide a pathway to VU’s Master of Business Administration (Global) for students who meet the relevant requirements.

CSP Subsidised Fees Available

This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
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Delivered in hybrid mode, where part of the course is completed online.
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time.
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
$4,350
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 96 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
Campus
City
Intake
15th February, 2027
26th April, 2027
26th July, 2027
27th September, 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.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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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.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

To attain the award of Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, students must successfully complete the following 96 credit points of core units.

Core units 

  • Accounting for Management
  • Data Analysis for Business
  • Business Economics
  • Work and Organisation Systems
  • Financial Analysis
  • Marketing Management
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • Strategic Management and Business Policy

Entry requirements

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. Victoria University also considers non-academic research and work experience for research candidates.

Admission criteria

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
  • Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
  • Applicants with a minimum of three (3) years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of the university's special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Review theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective business strategies.
  • Justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related knowledge to think critically in the resolution of business problems and recommend actions relevant to contemporary business settings.
  • Critically apply cross-disciplinary knowledge in creative decision-making.
  • Demonstrate independent judgement in a range of business functions in response to contemporary and future professional challenges.
  • Work as a reflective practitioner to formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform management decision-making.
  • Effectively communicate complex knowledge and ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Contribute consistently, with personal accountability for outputs in a dynamic 21st-century work environment, working in an ethical and socially responsible manner.
  • Analyse and evaluate research findings applicable to business environments as part of the coursework.

Career outcomes

Graduates may find work in business management and marketing in settings such as:

  • Marketing
  • Human resources
  • Trading
  • Real estate
  • Construction
  • IT
  • Consultation
  • Management

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative fee per unit in 2027:  $4,350 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative full fee in 2027: $34,800 per year (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 96 credit points (normally eight units) per year.

Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • 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.