Are you a recent graduate or a professional looking to elevate your career in business? UNE’s Graduate Diploma in Business is designed for individuals like you who aspire to excel in the business world. This course uniquely blends coursework and your practical experience, which enhances your ability to innovate and problem-solve — skills that are in demand more than ever by employers in Australia and internationally.
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Business with UNE?
When you study the Graduate Diploma in Business with UNE, you will immerse yourself in the dynamic and ever-evolving realm of business and entrepreneurship. You will develop a foundation in essential areas such as management, marketing, ethics, and sustainability, to ensure that you develop a comprehensive understanding of contemporary business practices.
Upon completion of this course, you'll be future-fit with the expertise to independently research, analyse critical business issues, and communicate your findings effectively. These skills are not only essential for a successful career, but are also crucial for lifelong learning and adaptation in an ever-changing business environment.
What makes our course different?
UNE has the expertise to help you upskill, improve your career opportunities and future-fit your business career. Through this course you will:
-Develop a holistic understanding of contemporary business practices via a deep dive into the foundational facets of business, including management, marketing, ethics and sustainability.
-Tailor your education to your career aspirations by choosing from a variety of specialised units. Whether your interest lies in finance, human resource management, or another area, we offer pathways to match your goals.
-Hone your research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through practical coursework, projects, and case studies. Learn to apply these skills to real-world business challenges.
-Build connections with your peers, professors, and industry leaders. Networking is vital in the business world, and our program offers ample opportunities for mentorship and career growth.
-Gain insights into international business practices and cross-cultural management, positioning you as a valuable asset in the interconnected global business landscape.
-Study in a flexible program. Designed with working professionals in mind, our program offers flexible scheduling, with part-time and online options.
-Learn from the experts in online lifelong learning. Our students consistently award us the highest 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE, in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.
*24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.
IELTS Academic
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic 6.0 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.
TOEFL
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
Computer-based test 213 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Internet-based test 79 N/A N/A 22 N/A
The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.
PTE Academic
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
Pearson PTE (Academic) 57 50 50 50 50
The English Language Requirements for admission into this course require the minimum scores shown above. Test results must be attained within 2 years of the date of application for admission.
How much will it cost?
Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:
Fee type Cost
International $32,254*
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time $351
*Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.
UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.
The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2024. View detailed Bursary information.
UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.