Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor Degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course);
OR
An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience;
OR
A Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).

Academic IELTS: Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading

PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic): Academic Score of 50

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 64

KTE (Kaplan Test of English): Score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing

Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) 169

Duolingo English Test: Overall score of 100

OET (Occupational English Test): A score of at least B for each test component

GCE Ordinary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Subsidiary Level – Grade C in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature GCE Advanced Level – Grade D in English Language or English Literature

Course Details

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration builds upon the Graduate Certificate and provides you with an understanding of the strategic approach required to achieve organizational success. This necessitates the adoption of disruptive innovation as well as emotional and cultural intelligence.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:

Explain the broad economic, social, regulatory and ethical environment in which business operates

Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of business concepts and practices across a range of business disciplines

Analyse a range of common economic situations using key economic theories, principles, models and laws

Apply core management and accounting principles to the analysis of current business and accounting practices

Communicate effectively in a range of business environments and with people from diverse backgrounds

Career Outcomes

Operations Manager

Corporate Strategist

Administration Manager

Corporate Leader

This qualification is ideal if you wish to develop your knowledge and understanding in key areas of management. You may leverage your existing experience with enhanced analytical, strategic and leadership skills to achieve career advancement, make a career change or start your own business.

Upon successful completion you may be eligible for full credit towards our Master of Business Administration course, or another course with an alternative higher education provider in Australia.