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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

Become a strategic thinker. Develop core business skills. Advance your career.

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Student ?

Domestic

Campus ?

Delivery ?

On Campus

Duration

1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Trimester 1 2025
Trimester 2 2025
Trimester 3 2025
Trimester 1 2026
Trimester 2 2026
Trimester 3 2026

Codes

UAC: 931290
UOW: 2616

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is designed as a pathway into the Master of Business Administration or a standalone qualification for experienced professionals with ambition and drive who wish to develop their responsible and sustainable leadership skills.

You will gain a holistic strategic business point-of-view required to operate effectively in an increasingly competitive and changing global business world.

In addition to the first phase of the MBA structure where you will learn to diagnose issues in real organisations, you will also start to explore the latest thinking and practices from leading organisations and research worldwide, evaluating emerging options in today’s business environment. You will also get the chance to fine-tune your skills in research, creative thinking and problem solving, ethical decision-making, communication and teamwork.

Domestic students have the option to study on campus or via distance delivery mode. Distance refers to learning activities that do not require you to attend campus, but instead allow you to join pre-scheduled virtual classes.

Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration provides a pathway to the Master of Business Administration (MBA), with credit for all eight subjects completed during the Graduate Diploma.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

Careers

Account Executive
Business Consultant
Business Development Manager
CEO
Entrepreneur
Finance Manager
General Manager
Marketing Manager
Operations Manager
Products and Sales Manager

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

A recognised bachelor's degree with an equivalent average mark of at least 50%, plus a minimum of 3 years' relevant full-time professional or managerial experience.
OR
A tertiary academic qualification with duration of at least 3 years' full-time equivalent with an equivalent average mark of at least 50%, plus a minimum of 3 years' relevant full-time professional or managerial experience.
OR
A UOW Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, plus a minimum of 3 years' relevant full-time professional or managerial experience.

Work and life experience
Admission to UOW is primarily based on your academic qualifications, with work or life experience generally not considered. If you do not meet the academic requirements for this course, we recommend exploring recognized pathway programs, such as those offered by UOW College or the TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC).

For more information, please refer to the UOW Admissions Information page.

Domestic applicants with overseas qualifications
If you have completed or partially completed studies at an approved university or tertiary institution, you may be eligible for entry to UOW. You'll need to provide academic records, and your course must be at least one-sixth complete. Non-English documents must include an official English translation. For more information, contact the UOW Future Students Team.
English language proficiency
All UOW courses are taught in English and require varying levels of proficiency. If English is not your first language, you must meet the University’s English Language Requirements, which differ by course.

Accepted international test results include IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Cambridge, and OET for specific health-related courses.

Alternatively, you can fulfill the requirement by completing an English course at UOW College.
Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Part-Time Study Load

For part-time students, study hours will vary based on the number of units taken, with similar expectations for class and independent study.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
Sydney	On Campus	$20088 (2025)	$40176 (2025)
Wollongong	On Campus	$20088 (2025)	$40176 (2025)
UOW Online Wollongong	Distance	$20088 (2025)	$40176 (2025)
UOW Online Wollongong	Distance	$20088 (2026)	$40176 (2026)
Sydney	On Campus	$20088 (2026)	$40176 (2026)
Wollongong	On Campus	$20088 (2026)	$40176 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

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