Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
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The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration provides a comprehensive overview of the business disciplines and is a stepping-stone to our MBA.
- The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is a one-year program made up of courses from our MBA. Courses are designed to develop and advance the knowledge, skills and insights that companies want.
- Benefit from a flexible program that welcomes people from diverse professional backgrounds. You can also tailor your studies to suit your personal interests, or your career goals.
- Complete one compulsory course and select seven additional courses. Courses will develop your leadership skills and teach you about a broad range of areas, including finance, marketing, HR, and operations.
- On completion of admission requirements you can progress to the Master of Business Administration. Because courses in the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration are taken from the MBA course list, you can transfer study credits to the MBA.
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration develops a suite of advanced skills to get your future on track.
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Fast Facts
Global standing
UQ Business School was the first business school in Australia to be accredited by the pre-eminent ranking bodies AACSB International and EQUIS. UQ was also ranked 39th in the world for management in the 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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Teaching staff
World-leading academics
UQ Business School is home to some of the most innovative educators in Australia, who are bound to challenge your thinking. Many also work in consultancy for leading companies, agencies and organisations to help them address the challenges they face.
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Fast Facts
Stay ahead of the game
Our business programs are regularly updated to include topical and innovative study areas. Our courses reflect the world right now and address constantly evolving issues in areas like sustainability, climate, entrepreneurship and new technologies
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Professional experience
Link up with industry and the profession
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law's award-winning Student Employability Team (SET) helps students develop their careers with a range of professional opportunities. These include internships, mentoring programs, inspirational guest speakers and career planning advice.
Career outcomes
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration will equip you with business skills that are relevant to a wide range of careers including leadership and business consultancy positions.
UQ graduates with qualifications in business typically take leading roles in a large number of companies, agencies and organisations across the private and public sectors, and work everywhere from small start-ups to large multinational organisations.
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Professional experience
Give back and grow your network
The Community Engagement Program (CEP) gives you opportunities to work on real-life projects with not-for-profit and community organisations. In small groups, you'll apply your classroom knowledge and experience, and develop your leadership and networking skills.
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Research
Work closely with experts
UQ Business School is associated with the Australian Institute of Business and Economics (AIBE), which seeks to establish UQ as the leading provider of business and economic research in Australia, and link UQ academics with industry.
Summary
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Program code5079
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Faculty
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Duration1 Year full-time
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CommencingSemester 1 (08 Jan, 2018)
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Program levelPostgraduate Coursework
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Units16
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Delivery locationSt Lucia
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AQFLevel 8
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CRICOS code022210G
Admissions criteria
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale and four years full-time work experience post-graduation including at least two of the four years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role as approved by the Executive Dean; OR Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from UQ or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale.
International applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ, view the English proficiency policy.
Visa requirements
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa.
The Australian Government has simplified the visa application process. Now, all international students apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted. Find out more about the visa application process.
Program structure
The courses offered in the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).
CoursesThe Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
Program RulesTo have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
Early exit points
Depending on your choice of courses, it might be possible to withdraw from the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at an early exit point and graduate with one of the following awards:
Further study options
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration have the opportunity to progress into the following programs:
Programs and Courses
If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, refer to Programs and Courses in my.UQ for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Find out more about financial aid, including scholarships and financial aid programs.
Indicative annual fee
The "indicative annual fee" is the cost of enrolling in the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration for the 2018 academic year. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load.
A standard full-time study load is 16 units per academic year.
If you enrol in a larger or smaller study load, your fees will be calculated on a proportionate basis.
All fees are reviewed annually.
Visit Tuition fees for more information.
Scholarships
International students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships and prizes. These may be offered by the University, the Australian Government, foreign governments, or private organisations.
Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria and are very competitive. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.
Applying online
All international student applications for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form or through an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is 5079. You'll need this when applying.Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study.
Apply nowAdditional application information
The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application.
- Official transcripts of previous studies.
- Evidence of work experience including details of management experience in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
- Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. All references must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.
- Evidence of residency status.
International applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550. Details for the GMAT can be found at the following web address: www.mba.com/global.
A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic computing, written communication and basic mathematics and statistics before enrolment is approved.
Important dates
There are a number of dates and deadlines you need to meet when applying for postgraduate study.
The closing date for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year.
A full list of dates relevant to UQ students is available on the Student Matters Calendar.
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