Graduate Diploma of Business

School of Law & Business

Do you want to build on and expand your existing business skills? Following on from our Graduate Certificate in Business, The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Graduate Diploma of Business is just the qualification for you. This graduate degree explores several areas crucial to modern business practice, such as ethics, leadership, strategical management, innovation and human resource management. Contact us today to take the next step in your business career.

• Why study this program?

  At Notre Dame’s School of Business, you will be taught by passionate and dedicated educators who are all respected leaders in their fields. This ensures you will develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly-changing work environment.

  As part of the program, you will be required to study four core subjects, exploring issues related to business ethics, accounting, strategic management, leadership and HR management. You will then have the opportunity to tailor your program with four electives.

  Upon completing the diploma, you will have the opportunity to pursue further studies at a master’s level, furthering your competitive edge in the workplace.

• Program summary

  Students are required to study:

  • Accounting for Managers
  • Ethical Issues in Professional Life
  • Strategic Management and Planning
  • Leadership: Theory and Practice or Human Resource Management
  • Four elective courses

  Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

  More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

  Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.

• Entry requirements

  To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Business applicants must also meet the following specific requirements.

  • A Graduate Certificate in a business discipline or studies sufficient to meet the requirements of that Award; or
  • A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) plus a minimum of four years’ experience in managerial and/or supervisory roles.
  • Where the applicant does not meet the criteria in 2.2.1 or 2.2.2 above, the Dean may approve admission to this program if the Dean is satisfied that:
    • the applicant has sufficient background and/or experience in management/supervision; and*
    • the applicant has the skills necessary to complete postgraduate studies

• Learning outcomes

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

  1. Apply the management skills necessary to lead a team in the business community
  2. Apply the management skills necessary to plan and manage a financially sustainable business
  3. Deploy contemporary management theory
  4. Develop processes and practices needed to meet the regulatory environment under which business operates
  5. Create community and customer engagement strategies
  6. Effectively analyse and manage ethical matters
  7. Employ critical reflection to encourage on-going learning to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills;
  8. Be able to think critically, reason and use judgment in preparation for of their professional practice; and
  9. Use evidence-based research in preparation of professional analysis and advice.

• Career opportunities

  A Graduate Diploma in Business can lead to careers such as accounts manager, business administration manager, and finance manager in various private or government sector organisations.

• Real-world experience

  You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Scholarships

  Scholarships provide financial support to students while they are completing their studies. There are various scholarships available to prospective and current students, across all study levels and campuses.

  These can be funded by Notre Dame, industry, individuals and non-profit organisations, to provide financial assistance to students to support costs associated with study. This could include buying food, paying rent, transport, and household bills, raising children as single parents, being a single-income household, becoming unemployed or caring for a sick loved one.

  Please visit the Scholarships Finder to see which scholarships are available to Postgraduate students.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  Domestic Fee-Paying
  A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university where the student is responsible for the full cost the program.

  Eligible domestic fee-paying students may apply for the FEE-HELP loan scheme which assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your FEE-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  International Full-Fee Paying
  Tuition costs depend on an international student’s study load and discipline. Fees are payable each semester at least four weeks prior to the commencement of your program.

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

• More information

  Considering your uni options?
  Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process.

  If you need advice about studying at Notre Dame, the Prospective Students Office can help. Book a 1-on-1 advice session with a career advisor or call us on 1800 878 916.

  Fremantle and Broome
  Email: future@nd.edu.au
  Address: 23 High St, Fremantle, WA 6160

  Sydney and Melbourne
  Email: sydney@nd.edu.au
  Address: 128-140 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW 2008

  International students
  If you need advice about studying at Notre Dame, fill out our Make an Enquiry form, and you can book a session with one of our friendly International Student Advisors.

  Fremantle and Broome International Office
  Phone: +61 8 9433 0873
  Address: 19 Mouat St, Fremantle, WA 6160
  Postal address: PO Box 1225, Fremantle WA 6959

  Sydney and Melbourne International Office
  Phone: +61 2 8204 4229
  Address: 140 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW 2008
  Postal address: PO Box 944, Broadway NSW 2007