

Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
Typical Duration / Standard Study Option 1 year, 4 months / 8 subjects / 4 trimesters
Structure / 8 subjects: 6 core + 2 electives
CAREER OUTCOMES / Operations manager / Corporate strategist / Administration manager / Corporate leader
START DATE / March, July + November
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.
This course is also available online.
Locations
Adelaide / Brisbane / Melbourne / Perth / Sydney / Online
Course structure

Course subjects
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MBA601
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA602
Small Business Administration Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA603
New Venture Capital Raising Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA611
International Strategy Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA612
International Economy and Multinational Finance Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA613
Organisational Change and Innovation Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA621
Healthcare Systems Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA622
Comprehensive Healthcare Strategies Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA623
Healthcare Management Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA631
Digital Marketing and Communication Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA632
Knowledge Management Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA633
Real-world Business Analytics and Management Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA641
Strategic Project Management Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA642
Project Initiation, Planning and Execution Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA643
Project Risk, Finance and Monitoring Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA651
Managing in Service-based Industries Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA652
Strategy and Leadership in Tourism and Hospitality Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA653
Destination and Visitor Management Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA661
Gendered Workplace Environments Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA662
Personal Growth and Empowerment Prerequisite: Nil |
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MBA663
Communication, Persuasion and Influence Prerequisite: Nil |
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Entry requirements
All students applying to study at Kaplan Business School must satisfy the entry requirements for the desired course.
International 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.

> Operations manager
> Corporate strategist
> Administration manager
> Corporate leader
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.
Fees and scholarships
Find out more about tuition fees and other expenses for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
There are also scholarships you may be eligible for to help support your study and living costs.
How to apply
STEP 1
Complete the application form online by visiting the Apply page. 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 sign and return the Acceptance of Offer form and pay the fees as specified in the Offer of Admission.STEP 5
Once you receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) from us you can proceed to apply for an Australian student visa.STEP 1
Complete the application form online by visiting the Apply page. 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.