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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
About this program
Get ready to run the show. Step up your business management expertise and open the door to even higher educational potential down the track. The Graduate Diploma aims to broaden management skills and take careers to a senior level.
In this program you will:
- Focus on detailed practical skill development in real business settings to deepen your problem solving and decision-making capabilities
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
29 terms of coursework
- Program structure
- This program structure is for students commencing 2026. If you are commencing your studies prior to Study Period 1
- 2026you must go to the previous student handbook to view your program structure
- Specialised courses (1) 12 units
- BUS703Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Required courses from a specified list
- 84 units
- Select a total of 84 units from:
- ACC706Strategic Management Accounting
- BUS702Economics for Managers
- BUS704Finance and Accounting for Managers
- BUS705Innovation Management and Professional Development
- BUS706International Business Law
- BUS707Managing Across Global Cultures
- BUS708International Trade and Finance
- BUS710Digital Branding
- BUS713Financial Analytics
- BUS714Applied Business Analytics
- BUS715Business Analysis
- INF701Business Transformation through Technology and Artificial Intelligence
- MBA730Business Capstone Project
- MGT701Leading and Managing Organisations
- MGT702Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour
- MGT703Strategy
- Governance and Ethics
- MGT704Sustainable International Business Management
- MGT730Innovation by Design
- MGT731Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation
- MKG701Marketing in a Global Environment
- PRM701Project Management Principles
- Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
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
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
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
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
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
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
Entry requirements A three year Bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent, or higher. Special selection criteria Applicants without a bachelor degree but with at least three years equivalent work experience may be admitted to Graduate Certificate in Business Administration as an entry pathway. Additional entry information Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information. Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Business and Management discipline - Inherent Academic Requirements
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