- 1 year (or part-time equivalent)
- Springfield
- Toowoomba
- Online
- Feb, May, Sep
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- AUD 16,992
- (Indicative annual fee)
Overview
- Extend your career opportunities and undertake specialised postgraduate study in business with UniSQ’s Graduate Diploma of Business.
- Choose from a wide range of specialisations and tailor your degree to align with your interests and business career aspirations. The flexibility of this diploma provides you with the option to choose two specialisations, allowing you to broaden your skillset.
- Benefit from flexible delivery – study online or on-campus, part-time or full-time depending on what suits your career goals and work/life commitments.
Specialisations in the Graduate Diploma of Business
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Business Foundations
Build a strong foundation in business, lay the groundwork for further study, and tailor your journey with career-aligned business electives and flexible study options.
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Counselling Leadership
Strengthen your business leadership by integrating counselling skills to effectively address modern workplace challenges.
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Digital Marketing
Help drive business change, using digital skills to analyse customer data, develop insights and inform data-driven marketing strategies.
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Finance
Advance in world of finance with knowledge in FinTech innovation, portfolio management and financial decision-making.
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Health Leadership
Be prepared to excel in dynamic healthcare environments, gain vital leadership qualities, and foster a more efficient and effective healthcare system.
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Information Management Systems
Master the tools and technologies that support modern business, and help organisations innovate with technology and systems to remain competitive in a data-driven world.
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Leadership
Build the confidence, adaptability and effective leadership skills to build and lead high-performing teams and drive business success.
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Managing Cyber Risk
Develop the expertise to manage cyber risk, respond to security threats and challenges, and achieve cyber resilience within organisations. Master cybersecurity frameworks, risk assessments, governance strategies, and continuity planning to ensure long-term digital security.
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People and Culture
Build and lead sustainable workforces by learning to cultivate employee engagement, build staff capability and develop ethical solutions for emerging challenges.
Practical approach
The best part of my studies at UniSQ has been the practical approach to learning. The University supplies first-hand experiences, allowing me to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.
Brian - Business and IT
Career outcomes
Graduates will have the ability to pursue business specialist careers in leadership or advisory roles within financial institutions, consulting firms, real estate, education, healthcare or tech companies.
Professional accreditation
Students who complete the People and Culture specialisation successfully meet the criteria for accreditation with the Australian HR Institute (AHRI).
What you'll study
To graduate from the Graduate Diploma of Business, you must successfully complete 8 units of study.
Degree structure
A postgraduate university degree typically comprises of advanced coursework and research opportunities, allowing you to deepen your expertise in a specific field while building upon foundational knowledge.
Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for detailed recommended enrolment patterns and course availability.
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previous studies or relevant work experience. This could reduce the number of courses you need to study to complete your degree.
Other study options
At UniSQ, we support busy, modern learners wanting to start or progress in their careers. Whatever your goals, we offer flexible study options such as opportunities to upskill without committing to a full degree.
Discover UniSQ’s industry-driven short courses.
If you’re interested in further study, after completion of this degree you can go on to study the Master of Business (if you meet all the entry requirements).
Entry requirements
There are many ways to be considered for entry into a UniSQ degree based on your education, work experience and relevant personal attributes. You need to satisfy the following requirements to be considered for entry into this postgraduate degree.
- Completion of an Australian-university bachelor degree, or equivalent, in any area
or - a minimum of three years’ professional work experience, or equivalent.
You'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
Entry pathways
There is more than one way to get into university, and if you're not sure about your entry options get in touch to discuss.
Fees and scholarships
- This estimated 2025 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (8 units per year) and does not include cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
- This is an indicative guide only and your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment.
- We review our fees annually and they may increase each year.
- Further details are available on the Fees website.
Additional costs
You may be required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee as part of your degree cost.
Payment options
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold. Find out if you are eligible for HECS-HELP.
You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Services Australia.
UniSQ Scholarships
We offer scholarships for academic excellence, community leadership, and financial need - you can apply for more than one!
Find out moreHow to apply
Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.
ApplyYou can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.
| Study period | Application closing date | Orientation | Start date |
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| Trimester 1, 2025 | Monday 10 February | Monday 3 February | Monday 10 February |
| Trimester 2, 2025 | Monday 26 May | Monday 19 May | Monday 26 May |
| Trimester 3, 2025 | Monday 8 September | Monday 1 September | Monday 8 September |
| Trimester 1, 2026 | Monday 16 February | Monday 9 February | Monday 16 February |
More information on application key dates is available.
Preparing to apply
You've made the decision to study at UniSQ - congratulations! Take the next steps:
The entry requirements for your degree will provide you with details regarding the documentation to provide. These may include:
- interviews and selection criteria
- CV/resume or LinkedIn profile
- referee reports.
After you’ve submitted your application, you will be emailed a reference number. You will be notified via email the outcome of your application within 10 business days.
Follow the link in your email from UniSQ or log in to the application portal to accept your offer.
Find out more
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Frequently asked questions
A Graduate Diploma in Business is a postgraduate coursework qualification often studied after a bachelor degree to advance your business knowledge.
A graduate diploma usually incorporates the same course options as a graduate certificate but builds on your knowledge from the certificate and advances your skills further. It also has similar coursework subjects as a masters degree, but with the flexibility of not having to commit to a full masters degree.
The main difference between a Graduate Certificate of Business and Graduate Diploma of Business is the time it takes to complete each.
Compared to the four to five months it takes to finish a graduate certificate, it takes up to 12 months of full-time study to complete the eight units required in a Graduate Diploma of Business online or on-campus.
In both the certificate and diploma, you can opt to study part-time which does increase the time it takes to complete the degree.
At UniSQ you can tailor your learning experience to suit your personal interests and career goals by choosing from a variety of Graduate Diploma in Business specialisations including:
- Business Foundations
- Counselling Leadership
- Finance
- Health Leadership
- Information Management Systems
- Leadership
- Managing Cyber Risk
- People and Culture.
There are many great reasons as to why you should get started in a Graduate Diploma in Business:
- When you add a postgraduate study your resume you may increase your pay packet.
- Expand your knowledge.
- Choose a specialisation that focuses on your interest or career.
- A stepping stone to further study.
At UniSQ, there is more than one journey to study a Graduate Diploma of Business. If you don’t meet the entry requirements, we have a pathway option to suit you.
Would you like to talk through your study options? Get in touch and we can provide you with the personalised support and advice you need.
- UniSQ’s Graduate Diploma in Business’ flexibility provides you with the option to choose two specialisations.
- Use your Graduate Diploma in Business degree as a stepping stone into the Master of Business which could lead to a postgraduate research degree.
- Study online from anywhere in the world or immerse yourself in campus life. Regardless of how you choose to study, you’ll experience the same level of support and opportunity to connect with others.
