Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd

CRICOS 078566F · Duration: 1.3 Years

Duration

1.3 Years

Intakes

March | July | November

Course Overview

About This Course

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

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Adelaide

132 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, SA 5000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

All students applying to study at Kaplan Business School must satisfy the entry requirements for the desired course.
International entry requirements apply (see institution website for details).
Domestic entry requirements apply (see institution website for details).
English entry requirements apply (see institution website for details).
Students may be eligible for credit for academic work previously completed and should apply to the School for this to be recognised as an exemption from individual subjects of study (Recognition of Prior Learning).

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

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. Career outcomes include: Operations manager, Corporate strategist, Administration manager, Corporate leader. 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.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units32 units

MBA401

People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership

Core subject, Level 400. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA402

Governance, Ethics and Sustainability

Core subject, Level 400. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA403

Financial and Economic Interpretation and Communication

Core subject, Level 400. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA404

Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Psychology

Core subject, Level 400. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA502

Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity

Core subject, Level 500. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA501

Dynamic Strategy and Disruptive Innovation

Core subject, Level 500. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA507

Internship 1

Elective subject, Level 500. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA508

Internship 2

Elective subject, Level 500. Prerequisite: MBA507.

MBA601

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA602

Small Business Administration

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA603

New Venture Capital Raising

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA611

International Strategy

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA612

International Business and Finance

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA613

Organisational Change and Innovation

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA621

Healthcare Systems

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA622

Comprehensive Healthcare Strategies

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA623

Healthcare Management

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA631

Digital Marketing and Communication

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA632

Knowledge Management

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA633

Real-world Business Analytics and Management

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA641

Strategic Project Management

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA642

Project Initiation, Planning and Execution

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA643

Project Risk, Finance and Monitoring

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA651

Managing in Service-based Industries

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA652

Strategy and Leadership in Tourism and Hospitality

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA653

Destination and Visitor Management

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA661

Gendered Workplace Environments

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA662

Personal Growth and Empowerment

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA663

Communication, Persuasion and Influence

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA671

Strategic Value of Analytics

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA672

Data-driven Design Thinking

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

MBA673

Business Analytics Life Cycle

Elective subject, Level 600. Prerequisite: Nil.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration take to complete?

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration has a typical duration of 1 year and 4 months under the standard study option, comprising 8 subjects delivered across 4 trimesters.

What is the structure of the course and how many electives can I choose?

The course consists of 8 subjects in total: 6 core subjects and 2 electives. Core subjects span Level 400 and Level 500, while elective subjects are available at Level 500 and Level 600, covering specialisations such as entrepreneurship, international business, healthcare, digital marketing, project management, tourism and hospitality, and business analytics.

Can credits from the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration be applied towards a Master of Business Administration?

Yes. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, you may be eligible for full credit towards the Master of Business Administration course at Kaplan Business School, or towards another course with an alternative higher education provider in Australia.

Where can I study the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration?

The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration is available at Kaplan Business School campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney.

When can I start the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, and what are the intake dates?

Intake dates for the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration are available in March, July, and November each year.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 02

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Step 03

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $75,000 to $100,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $100,000 to $130,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $130,000 to $175,000 per year

Career Paths

Management ConsultantGeneral ManagerOperations ManagerStrategy ManagerFinance Manager

Key Skills

Strategic thinking and business planningFinancial analysis and budgetingLeadership and people managementMarketing strategy and brand managementData analysis and evidence-based decision making

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