Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

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Overview

Study options

Part Time
Full Time
Off-campus
In person, on campus

Duration
Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.

Full time: 1 year (or equivalent part time)

Fees
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Domestic Fee-paying
Estimated annual fee AUD $47,900

How is this calculated?

Location and start dates

City:

Term 1 (11 January 2027)
Term 2 (5 April 2027)
Term 3 (28 June 2027)
Term 4 (20 September 2027)

Off-campus:

Term 1 (11 January 2027)
Term 2 (5 April 2027)
Term 3 (28 June 2027)
Term 4 (20 September 2027)

Summary

Key features

Learn the fundamentals of business
Gain a grounding in the core aspects of business administration and build your strategic business capabilities.
Gain market insights
Access valuable tools to gain insights into markets, and acquire key knowledge to make informed decisions.
Get the required academic background for further postgrad study
Undertake this course as a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration or the Master of Business Administration.
Enhance your learning within a unique high-tech precinct
Connect with world-leading organisations in the Macquarie Park Innovation District – right next door to our campus.

Career outcomes

With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.

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Who is this degree suitable for?

About the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration at Macquarie University

Macquarie Business School

Macquarie Business School rethinks, reimagines and rewrites the rules of business to deliver solutions with global impact. Through our cross-disciplinary approach to teaching, we empower you to make a real and positive impact on the world using the power of entrepreneurship, collaboration, creativity and business acumen.

Learn more about the school

Studying at Macquarie

Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.

Benefits of studying at Macquarie

Entry requirements

Simple steps to entry at Macquarie

See if you meet the academic requirements

Check if you qualify for recognition of prior learning

Do you meet some, but not all of the requirements?

Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to this degree at the admission point below.

Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree.

Guide to admission points

Table Description
Complete this degree in:	If you meet the below or hold a recognised equivalent*:	Course structure:
1 year (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time)	AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65 and three years (full-time equivalent) of relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level or Five years relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level	Essential Units, Elective Units (80 credit points) View course structure

AQF levels

*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.

Guide to University terminology

Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.

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Full degree duration

Admission point considerations

Credit for prior learning eligibility

You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!

Full degree duration

Admission point considerations

Credit for prior learning eligibility

You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!

Recognition of prior learning

With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.

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Your prior learning may consist of:

Formal learning
Informal and non-formal learning

English language requirements

When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.

You may satisfy the English language requirements by:

passing an approved English language test at the required level
holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction

Learn more about English language requirements for applications direct to Macquarie University

Learn more about English language requirements for applications via Universities Admission Centre (UAC)

The required standard of English for this degree is:

The required standard of English
IELTS band	Minimum score required
Overall	7
Reading	6
Writing	6
Listening	6
Speaking	6

Additional information and requirements

Assumed knowledge

Recommended studies

Inherent requirements

To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.

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Fees and scholarships

Fees

The estimated annual fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.

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Estimated cost

The cost of your studies may vary based on:

units chosen
government support received
approved credit for prior learning or work experience.

Domestic fee paying

AUD $47,900

Estimated annual fee

AUD $598.75

Fee per credit point

Government assistance

FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Domestic fee-paying courses. It's used to defer full or part of your tuition fee and can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or textbooks.

Learn about FEE-HELP

Student amenities fee

You’re required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to Macquarie University in compliance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011 (Cth). The fee contributes to services, support and facilities of a non-academic nature.

Learn about SSAF

Scholarships

Macquarie University offers a variety of scholarships that recognise a range of factors, including academic or athletic achievement, leadership experience and volunteer work, or financial need and hardship. Additional scholarships may be available for selected areas of study.

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Scholarships available for eligible postgraduate students, studying the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

Academic

Leadership

Financial

Rural

Aboriginal

Sir Theo Kelly Emerging Leaders Scholarship

Applications close: Application form for 2027 will be available soon.

Award value: 50% of total tuition fees for up to 3 years

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All

Australian Defence Force PG Sponsorship

Applications close: No separate application

Award value: 10% of total tuition fees for standard course duration

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Academic

Aboriginal

Disability

Financial

Leadership

Rural

Macquarie Advantage Scholarship (Postgraduate)

Financial support for postgraduate study.

Applications close: Nov Round: 13 November 2026; Dec Round 2: 10 December 2026; Jan Round 2: 8 January 2027

Award value: $12,000 per year for standard course duration

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Academic

Macquarie University Postgraduate Loyalty Scheme 10% sponsorship

Supporting postgraduate studies for our alumni

Applications close: No separate application

Award value: 10% of total tuition fees for standard course duration

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How to apply

Course details

Course title:

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

Starting year:

2027

Application instructions

Apply online

The quickest way to apply is through our Online Application Manager.

The Online Application Manager allows you to save your application and come back to it later. You can also track the status of your application.

What you need to apply

Your application will require certified copies of the following documents:

Proof of residence (certified copy of visa, passport or birth certificate)
Previous academic transcripts
Evidence of English Language proficiency

In addition to the documentation outlined above, you're required to provide the following:

an up-to-date Resume or CV
two (2) completed Applicant Referee Check forms.
Referee Reports must be completed by your referees and include current business email and phone details, for verification purpose and be included with your application at the time of submission.

Upon initial assessment, you may be required to provide a personal statement video to assist the assessment of your application.

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Steps to apply

Decide on your course

Explore your entry options and check the requirements

Gather your documentation

Submit your application

Help with your application

For help with your application, or if you have any questions, contact our team.

Future Students
T: +61 (2) 9850 6767
E: futurestudents@mq.edu.au

Important dates

Important dates
Session/Year	Location	Applications open	Applications close	Session commences
Term 1	City	1 January 2026	21 December 2026	11 January 2027
Term 2	City	1 January 2026	22 March 2027	5 April 2027
Term 3	City	1 January 2026	14 June 2027	28 June 2027
Term 4	City	1 January 2026	6 September 2027	20 September 2027
Term 1	Off-campus	1 January 2026	21 December 2026	11 January 2027
Term 2	Off-campus	1 January 2026	22 March 2027	5 April 2027
Term 3	Off-campus	1 January 2026	14 June 2027	28 June 2027
Term 4	Off-campus	1 January 2026	6 September 2027	20 September 2027

Course structure

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Elective Units 10 credit points Complete 10 credit points from the following options.
MMBA8084 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution: Mastering the Art and Science	10
MMBA8113 Big Data and AI for Decision Making: Leading Evidence-Based Solutions	10
MMBA8181 Special Topics in Management	10

MMBA8020 Marketing Management: Creating Value for Stakeholders	10
MMBA8035 Finance for Business Leaders: Steering Growth and Performance	10
MMBA8040 Accounting for Business Leaders: Enhancing Decision Making	10
MMBA8045 Managerial Economics: Making Better Decisions	10
MMBA8055 Business Strategy: Utilising Multi-Level Frameworks for Business Success	10
MMBA8070 Managing People: Leading Ethical and Inclusive Futures	10
MMBA8075 Leadership Excellence: Developing Professional Growth and Impact	10

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

Overview

Study options

Duration Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.

Fees The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Location and start dates

City:

Off-campus:

Summary

Key features

80+ postgraduate courses

215,000 alumni

Top 1.5% of universities

Career outcomes

Who is this degree suitable for?

About the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration at Macquarie University

Macquarie Business School

Studying at Macquarie

Course structure

Focused and flexible study

Where you can study

Essential Units

70 credit points

Elective Units

10 credit points

Guide to University terminology

Career outcomes

Take the next step in your career

Professions

Employers

Career information

Professional recognition

Multiply your employability

Career service

In-demand graduates

Co-designed courses

Entry requirements

Do you meet some, but not all of the requirements?

Guide to admission points

AQF levels

Guide to University terminology

Complete your degree sooner

Full degree duration

Admission point considerations

Credit for prior learning eligibility

You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!

Full degree duration

Admission point considerations

Credit for prior learning eligibility

You may qualify to complete your degree sooner!

Recognition of prior learning

English language requirements

Additional information and requirements

Assumed knowledge

Recommended studies

Inherent requirements

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Estimated cost

Domestic fee paying

AUD $47,900

Estimated annual fee

AUD $598.75

Fee per credit point

Government assistance

Student amenities fee

Scholarships

Scholarships available for eligible postgraduate students, studying the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

Sir Theo Kelly Emerging Leaders Scholarship

Australian Defence Force PG Sponsorship

Macquarie Advantage Scholarship (Postgraduate)

Macquarie University Postgraduate Loyalty Scheme 10% sponsorship

How to apply

Course details

Course title:

Starting year:

Application instructions

Steps to apply

Help with your application

Important dates

Duration
Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.

Fees
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.