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Overview

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

 

Locations

Adelaide / Brisbane / Melbourne / Perth / Sydney 
 
Course structure
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Core Subjects
MBA401
People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA402
Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA403
Financial and Economic Interpretation and Communication
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA404
Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Psychology
Prerequisite: Nil
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MBA401 People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership Nil
MBA402 Governance, Ethics and Sustainability Nil
MBA403 Financial and Economic Interpretation and Communication Nil
MBA404 Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Psychology Nil
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Core Subjects
MBA502
Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA501
Dynamic Strategy and Disruptive Innovation
Prerequisite: Nil

Elective Subjects
MBA507
Internship 1
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA508
Internship 2
Prerequisite: MBA507
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Core Subjects
MBA502 Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity Nil
MBA501 Dynamic Strategy and Disruptive Innovation Nil
MBA507 Internship 1 Nil
MBA508 Internship 2 MBA507
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Elective Subjects
MBA601
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA602
Small Business Administration
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA603
New Venture Capital Raising
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA611
International Strategy
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA612
International Economics and Multi-national Finance
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA613
Organisational Change and Innovation
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA621
Healthcare Systems
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA622
Comprehensive Healthcare Strategies
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA623
Healthcare Management
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA631
Digital Marketing and Communication
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA632
Knowledge Management
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA633
Real-world Business Analytics and Management
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA641
Strategic Project Management
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA642
Project Initiation, Planning and Execution
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA643
Project Risk, Finance and Monitoring
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA651
Managing in Service-based Industries
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA652
Strategy and Leadership in Tourism and Hospitality
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA653
Destination and Visitor Management
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA661
Gendered Workplace Environments
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA662
Personal Growth and Empowerment
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA663
Communication, Persuasion and Influence
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA671
Strategic Value of Analytics
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA672
Data-driven Design Thinking
Prerequisite: Nil
MBA673
Business Analytics Life Cycle
Prerequisite: Nil
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MBA601 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Nil
MBA602 Small Business Administration Nil
MBA603 New Venture Capital Raising Nil
MBA611 International Strategy Nil
MBA612 International Economics and Multi-national Finance Nil
MBA613 Organisational Change and Innovation Nil
MBA621 Healthcare Systems Nil
MBA622 Comprehensive Healthcare Strategies Nil
MBA623 Healthcare Management Nil
MBA631 Digital Marketing and Communication Nil
MBA632 Knowledge Management Nil
MBA633 Real-world Business Analytics and Management Nil
MBA641 Strategic Project Management Nil
MBA642 Project Initiation, Planning and Execution Nil
MBA643 Project Risk, Finance and Monitoring Nil
MBA651 Managing in Service-based Industries Nil
MBA652 Strategy and Leadership in Tourism and Hospitality Nil
MBA653 Destination and Visitor Management Nil
MBA661 Gendered Workplace Environments Nil
MBA662 Personal Growth and Empowerment Nil
MBA663 Communication, Persuasion and Influence Nil
MBA671 Strategic Value of Analytics Nil
MBA672 Data-driven Design Thinking Nil
MBA673 Business Analytics Life Cycle Nil
Course Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:

  • Explain the broad economic, social, regulatory and ethical environment in which business operates
  • Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of business concepts and practices across a range of business disciplines
  • Analyse a range of common economic situations using key economic theories, principles, models and laws
  • Apply core management and accounting principles to the analysis of current business and accounting practices
  • Communicate effectively in a range of business environments and with people from diverse backgrounds

Entry requirements

All students applying to study at Kaplan Business School must satisfy the entry requirements for the desired course.

International entry requirements >

Domestic entry requirements >

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)

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 form (PDF) >

Career Outcomes

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> Operations manager

> Corporate strategist

> Administration manager

> Corporate leader

Career Outcome Video Description

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.

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.
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Fees and scholarships

Find out more about tuition fees and other expenses for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

International fees >

Domestic fees >

There are also scholarships you may be eligible for to help support your study and living costs.

Scholarships >

How to apply

Are you an International Student? Follow the steps below to complete your application to Kaplan Business School.
STEP 1
Complete the application form online. Enrolment terms and conditions apply.
STEP 2

Provide certified* copies of your:

  • Passport
  • High school certificates and transcripts
  • English proficiency documents e.g. IELTS test certificate or equivalent (if applicable)
  • Degree completion certificate and transcripts (if applicable)
  • Work experience details (if applicable)

* Please note that these documents must be certified by a Kaplan Business School representative or authorised education agent, a Public Notary or a Justice of the Peace in Australia.
STEP 3
We will notify you after receiving your application whether you have been accepted or not. If accepted, you will receive an Offer of Admission to study.
STEP 4

To proceed with your enrolment, you will need to:

  • Login to online Applicant Portal
  • Submit the evidence required to meet the condition(s) outlined in the Offer (if applicable)
  • Carefully read your offer including Terms and Conditions
  • Accept the Offer and complete the payment in the Applicant Portal
STEP 5
Once you receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) from us you can proceed to apply for an Australian student visa.
Are you a Domestic Student? Follow the steps below to complete your application to Kaplan Business School.
STEP 1
Complete the application form online. Enrolment terms and conditions apply.
STEP 2

Provide certified* copies of your:

  • Passport or birth certificate and photo ID (licence)
  • High school certificates and transcripts
  • Degree completion certificate and transcripts (if applicable)
  • Work experience details (if applicable)

* Please note that these documents must be certified by a Kaplan Business School representative or authorised education agent, a Public Notary or a Justice of the Peace in Australia.
STEP 3
We will notify you after receiving your application whether you have been accepted or not. If accepted, you will receive an Offer of Admission to study.
STEP 4

To proceed with your enrolment, you will need to:

  • Login to online Applicant Portal
  • Submit the evidence required to meet the condition(s) outlined in the Offer (if applicable)
  • Carefully read your offer including Terms and Conditions
  • Accept the Offer and complete the payment in the Applicant Portal
As an Australian citizen wanting to enrol in a Kaplan Business School course, you may be eligible for FEE-HELP. For further information visit www.studyassist.gov.au Apply Now