Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

School of Law & Business

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of key business concepts and skills. Participants will enhance their ability to lead ethically, make evidence-based decisions, navigate risks and challenges, and thrive in complex systems. Graduates are equipped to make a significant impact in their professional world and drive meaningful change in the organisations they lead.

• Why study this degree?

  Completing a Graduate Diploma of Business Administration opens a multitude of exciting career paths and job opportunities. With a robust foundation in business principles and management skills, graduates of this program are equipped to excel in a variety of roles and industries.
  
  Notre Dame’s Graduate Diploma of Business Administration will prepare you to take on leadership roles, make informed business decisions and contribute effectively to the success of organisations. Our course structure is designed to provide a holistic education in business administration. Students will hone their critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities while also gaining practical skills in areas such as finance, marketing, human resources and strategic management.
  
  Throughout the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience by engaging with real-world case studies, industry projects and internships. This hands-on approach ensures that our graduates are prepared to face the challenges of the business world.
  
  Additionally, you will interact with industry professionals through guest lectures, industry projects and networking events. These experiences not only enhance your learning but also provide valuable insights into the business world and help you build a strong professional network.

  The compulsory courses cover topics such as economics, accounting, financial management, marketing and strategic management. Students then choose four elective courses from an extensive range of options – this allows them to tailor the degree to their specific needs and interests.

• Program summary

  Students are required to study:

  • BUSN5005 Data Analytics and Modelling
  • BUSN5740 Contemporary Strategic Workforce
  • BUSN5100 Accounting for Managers
  • BUSN5500 Digital Marketing Strategy
  • BUSN5158 Managerial Finance
  • PHIL6020 Ethical Issues in Professional Life

  Plus TWO of the following elective pairs:

  • BUSN5600 Strategic Management and Planning AND
  • BUSN5620 Leadership in Practice

  OR

  • MEDI5009 Contemporary Leadership in Health A AND
  • NURS5021 Management

  OR

  • BUSN6021 Legislative Frameworks for Catholic Education AND
  • EDUC6509 Leadership as Reflective Practice

  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 University of Notre Dame Australia, all applicants must meet the University’s minimum requirements for admission for postgraduate programs.

  Specific Program Requirements for Admission

  To be eligible for admission to the program, an applicant must hold:

  • an AQF Level 7 qualification; or
  • studies sufficient to meet the requirements of an AQF Level 7 Award; or
  • informal/non-formal learning equivalent to an AQF Level 7 qualification plus evidence of the skills necessary to complete postgraduate studies.

  Applicants who have successfully completed subjects at another University, which are relevant to the selected program of study, may be eligible for Advanced Standing.

• Learning outcomes

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

  1. Apply management skills necessary to lead a team in business settings.
  2. Apply management skills necessary to manage a financially sustainable organisation.
  3. Develop processes and practices needed to meet the regulatory environment under which an organisation operates.
  4. Create community and stakeholder engagement strategies.
  5. Apply technology to leadership management and decision making.
  6. Develop ethical leadership and management practices.
  7. Employ critical reflection to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills.

• Career opportunities

  A Graduate Diploma of Business Administration can lead to careers in management-level positions in industry or government, Office Administrator, Administration Manager, Office Manager or Project Assistant.

• Real-world experience

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

• 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?

  Talk to one of our career advisors for a personalised advice session. Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process. Book my session.

  
  

  For more information, please contact our Prospective Students Office.

  Fremantle and Broome Phone: +61 8 9433 0533 Email: future@nd.edu.au

  Sydney and Melbourne Phone: +61 2 8204 4404 Email: sydney@nd.edu.au

  
  

  All international enquiries should contact the International Students Office on international@nd.edu.au.