Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Overview
Make an impact on your company and community, and create change on a global scale, with an MBA that will equip you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to succeed.
Based in the heart of Brisbane's CBD, UQ’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has a reputation for excellence, and has been ranked number one in Queensland for eight consecutive years by The Economist (Full time MBA Ranking 2012–2019).
During this one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) of 16-course units, you'll join a diversity of brilliant minds and challenge your thinking, broaden your horizons and learn how to question everything except your potential for success.
Whether your goal is to accelerate your career, switch industries or start your own business, what you learn in these engaging programs will give you a better understanding of yourself. You'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and leadership skills while working with an unmatched set of industry partners to solve complex business problems.
As a graduate, you'll take on the world knowing that leadership is more than ambition and passion, and that curiosity and relentless drive is what ignites disruptive thinking.
Program highlights
- Push the boundaries of your comfort zone and thrive under pressure in exciting new territories.
- Benefit from international opportunities and extensive career support.
- Enjoy the flexibility of learning in person at our CBD location, or studying online via live lectures and classes.
- Integrate your learning in a project-based capstone course with a strong experiential component.
- Discover what it takes to be a great business leader through rewarding hands-on learning experiences.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Work placements
- Online study
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Management Frameworks
- Integrated Strategic Analysis
- Accounting and Business Analytics
- Operations Design
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Chief financial officer
- Management consultant
- Strategy manager
- Infrastructure adviser
- Strategy and insights consultant
- Insolvency analyst
- Business migration adviser
- Social sustainability manager
- Human resources executive
- Client services consultant
Our class had 90 students from 44 different countries, aged from 19 to 65 years old. The variety of different countries students came from and the breadth of their career skills enriched our discussions with real life comparisons and specific examples.
I left UQ with the capabilities and professional networks that not only supported my transition into a management consultant career, but also kick-started some innovative ventures with colleagues from the program.
Our class had 90 students from 44 different countries, aged from 19 to 65 years old. The variety of different countries students came from and the breadth of their career skills enriched our discussions with real life comparisons and specific examples.
I left UQ with the capabilities and professional networks that not only supported my transition into a management consultant career, but also kick-started some innovative ventures with colleagues from the program.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from UQ, or
- the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership from UQ, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, and
- 4 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
- the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from UQ, or
- the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership from UQ, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, and
- 4 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
International applicants must have completed the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
Relevant work experience
Relevant work experience should typically be post-graduation, and include 2 years in a dedicated supervisory/management role (of people or projects).
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
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English language requirements
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Additional application information
The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application:
- Official transcripts of previous studies.
- Evidence of work experience including details of management experience (of people or projects) in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
- Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. All references should be dated, signed and preferably on company letterhead. All references must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.
- Evidence of residency status.
- Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test as deemed necessary by the School for admission purposes.
Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination in one or all of the following before enrolment is approved: basic computing, written communication, basic mathematics, and statistics.
Additional application information
The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application:
- Official transcripts of previous studies.
- Evidence of work experience including details of management experience (or people or projects) in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
- Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. All references should be dated, signed and preferably on company letterhead. All references must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.
Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination in one or all of the following before enrolment is approved: basic computing, written communication, basic mathematics, and statistics.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
Approximate yearly cost of tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
$53,472
2023
Fee information for 2024 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2023.
$53,472
2024
Approximate yearly cost of full-time tuition (16 units). Your fees will vary according to your selected courses and study load. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase.
AUD $60,947
2023
Fee information for 2024 is not yet available. Fee information displayed is for 2023.
AUD $60,947
2024
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships, including:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is 5079.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is 5079.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in Semester 1 - October 31 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
- To commence study in semester 2 - May 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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