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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is an alternative exit award only, for students enrolled in Murdoch's Master of Business Administration (MBA) or MBA (Global) who complete 24 of the program's 36 credit points but do not wish to complete the full Master's. The MBA develops specialist knowledge in creating and managing global businesses, leadership, strategy, accounting, organisational behaviour, economics and finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship and innovation.

Cost & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$38,900
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

Verified handbook.murdoch.edu.au ↗

Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • 24 of the MBA / MBA (Global)'s 36 credit points, covering leadership, strategy, accounting, organisational behaviour, economics and finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship and innovation
  • completed within the MBA program rather than as a standalone enrolment. Full-time duration: 1 year (AQF Level 8, Graduate Diploma)

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Management AccountantANZSCO 221112

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

External AuditorANZSCO 221213

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)

Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211

STSOLCSOL

On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.

Assessed by VETASSESS

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

This is an exit award only, available to students already enrolled in Murdoch's Master of Business Administration or MBA (Global), whose own entry requirement is a recognised Bachelor's degree or higher plus 2 years of work experience, or completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (or equivalent), or equivalent professional experience approved by the Academic Chair.

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