About the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

La Trobe's Graduate Diploma in Business Administration will give you the edge your career needs.

Explore the issues facing global businesses and develop lifelong leadership skills. You'll tackle real-world business problems, learning from experienced academics and guest industry lecturers who'll explain the foundations of good corporate governance.

Looking for flexible learning options? This one-year course lets you fit your study around work and lifestyle commitments. You'll keep your career moving forwards, even while you prepare to step up to the next level.

Entry requirements and pathways
International students

Academic entry requirement

Prerequisites

Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).

Three years relevant managerial experience.

Applicants with more than eight years relevant managerial experience but without an undergraduate degree may be considered for professional entry.

WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%

Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.

English language requirement

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Please refer to our English Language Requirements page for details of other accepted English Proficiency tests and additional recognised English Language Proficiency Measures, such as English as the language of instruction.

Fees and scholarships

Estimated course fees for international students

Estimated fees per year (2023):A$42 800 per 120 credit points.
Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.

Scholarships:Not available for this course

The International estimated fees are indicative only. The tuition fees you pay will depend on the subjects you choose to study, with each subject having its own cost. In some cases, your course fees may be higher than the indicated fees because of the subjects you choose.

International scholarships

This course is not eligible for international scholarships.