Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Yes. Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration provides a pathway to the Master of Business Administration (MBA), with credit for all eight subjects completed during the Graduate Diploma.

The indicative full-fee paying course fee for domestic students is $41,180 for 2026 (based on $20,590 per session). However, in 2026, domestic students may be eligible for either a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a UOW-subsidised fee reduction of up to 75% off the listed fees.

Applicants must hold a recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent 3-year tertiary qualification) with an average mark of at least 50%, plus a minimum of 3 years' relevant full-time professional or managerial experience. Alternatively, a UOW Graduate Certificate in Business Administration combined with 3 years' relevant experience is also accepted. All applicants must submit a Statement of Motivation of no more than one page written in English.

Yes. The course is available full-time (1 year) or part-time equivalent. Domestic students have the option to study on campus or via distance delivery mode, where learning activities do not require attendance on campus but involve joining pre-scheduled virtual classes.

For Trimester 1 2026, the domestic direct application deadline is 31 December 2025 and international is 18 November 2025. For Trimester 2 2026, domestic deadline is 31 March 2026 and international is 24 February 2026. For Trimester 3 2026, domestic deadline is 30 June 2026 and international is 2 June 2026.