Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global Online

To be eligible to enrol in the online Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global, applicants must have:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in a cognate discipline and two (2) years’ business experience; or
• Completion of an Honours degree or postgraduate studies in any discipline and two (2) years’ business experience; or
• Four (4) years’ business experience in a managerial role* to the satisfaction of the Course Coordinator; or
• Other qualifications or practical experience recognised by the Dean, College of Business Law and Governance as equivalent to the above.

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

* Applicants must have a minimum of four years full-time equivalent professional work experience in a management, leadership or supervisory level in a business environment or be eligible for a member grade status of a relevant professional organisation. Students will have demonstrable effective management experience relating to organisational behaviour, business, strategy, marketing, economics, communication and people management, supported by a detailed CV and proof of work experience (e.g. a letter from an employer detailing the position and job description).

Not sure if you meet these entry criteria? Our Enrolment Advisors can assist you.

The duration of your course is dependent on your previous education levels and your work. This could reduce the number of subjects you study to gain your postgraduate qualification. Call our Enrolment team to discuss your options.

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global, graduates will be able to:

1. Integrate and apply an advanced body of knowledge, including an understanding and awareness of recent developments in one or more business disciplines.
2. Retrieve, analyse and evaluate information, concepts and theories from a range of sources.
3. Apply a range of methods, techniques and tools to plan and conduct business.
4. Organise, analyse and interpret business data using analytical, statistical and digital skills to make informed decisions.
5. Model and present advanced communication skills to diverse audiences using written and oral English language skills and digital tools.
6. Identify, analyse and generate solutions to problems in global and tropical contexts
7. Plan and support effective, resilient and inclusive businesses and communities through innovative and sustainable business practices.
8. Exercise independent ethical judgement and governance in a variety of business contexts
9. Reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify and manage professional learning needs and performance, autonomously and in collaboration with others

After completing your Graduate Diploma of Business Administration Global, you will have the expertise and skills to thrive in positions such as:

• Account Executive
• Consultant
• Business Development Manager
• Entrepreneur
• Finance Manager
• General Manager
• Industry Specialist Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Operations Manager
• Product Manager
• Program Manager
• Sales Manager

The 2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey conducted by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment found domestic undergraduates employed full-time had a median annual salary of $60,700 in comparison with $110,000 earned by domestic postgraduates in Business and Management.

Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession.

All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course.