Course Overview

About This Course

Enhance your understanding and application of best-practice management and business knowledge, to improve organisational effectiveness from a strategic and cross-cultural perspective, and pursue a successful career as a manager within multinational corporations. The Graduate Diploma of International Business will build your competencies in international perspectives on financial management and human resources management, as well as governance and business law, and global business marketing. The Graduate Diploma of International Business provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a successful career as a manager within multinational corporations. You will study eight core units covering management topics in effective business communications, managing human resources, and management. Your study will also focus on international management functions and practices including international financial management, international human resource management, governance and business law, and global marketing. Examine foreign exchange markets, Euromarkets, parity concepts and applications, exchange rate forecasting, cost of capital, risk management strategies, portfolio management and capital budgeting tools in an international environment to equip you with knowledge of international financial management. Gain an understanding of the human resource functions, operations, policies and practices that are applicable to the transference of employees for work purposes from one country to another, and the complexities of working in global organisations. You will learn how to address the legal status of organisations and the corporate governance structures that should be established to ensure company directors and managers fulfil their legal and ethical obligations. Finally, develop knowledge of international marketing theories, practices and strategies. Designed for current professionals, enjoy the flexibility to study part-time, online and access recorded lectures at a time convenient to you.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Find out more about Entry Requirements, including English Language Proficiency (ELP) Requirements for this course.
Inherent Requirements: You must meet these to successfully complete your studies and participate in this profession.
Security Requirements apply to this course.
Health Requirements apply to this course.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

The Graduate Diploma of International Business is suitable for students either currently, or hoping to be, working in international organisations. The course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and tools you require to be successful in this area, and will give you the confidence to work effectively in a management capacity within an international organisation. Particular areas of focus within this course include international perspectives on financial management and human resources management, as well as governance, business law, and global marketing.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units8 units

BUSN20017

Effective Business Communications

HRMT20024

Managing Human Resources

MGMT20144

Management and Business Context

MRKT20052

Marketing Management and Digital Communications

FINC20023

International Financial Management

HRMT20025

International Human Resource Management

LAWS20063

Governance and Business Law

MRKT20057

Global Marketing in the Digital Era

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a pathway from the Graduate Diploma of International Business into a master's degree?

Yes. Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma of International Business, you will be eligible to pathway into the Master of Business Management with credit for eight units.

Is there an exit award available if I do not complete the full Graduate Diploma?

Yes. Upon completion of the first four units, you will be eligible to satisfy the interim or exit award of the Graduate Certificate of Management.

How much does the Graduate Diploma of International Business cost?

The indicative first-year fee for a Full Fee Paying (FFP) place is $33,300 (2026 indicative). This is the approximate cost for one full-time academic year (usually eight units over two terms) and should be used as a guide only, as fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

Can I get credit for prior study or experience towards this course?

Yes. If you have prior experience or have studied previously, you may be eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning (RPL), which can help reduce your study load and the time it takes to complete your degree.

What government financial assistance is available to help pay for this course?

You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.

Application

How to Apply

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Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $75,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $75,000 to $95,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $95,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

International Trade AnalystExport Sales ManagerGlobal Marketing ManagerBusiness Development Manager (International)Trade Finance Analyst

Key Skills

Cross-cultural communication and negotiationInternational trade policy analysis and applicationGlobal marketing strategy developmentInternational financial management and risk assessmentForeign market entry strategy and analysis

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