Graduate Diploma of Business (1 years)

About the course

This Graduate Diploma of Business builds core knowledge to help professionals respond to a rapidly changing business environment. You will study areas such as financial analysis and budget control, marketing concepts and consumer behaviour, and the role and limits of market systems, including how government policy influences business. The course can also provide a pathway into further postgraduate study such as an MBA, with credit available toward the next qualification in business.

Career outcome

Graduates can use the qualification to strengthen business capability for roles that support management and operational decision-making across industries. Skills developed are relevant to positions involving budgeting and financial analysis, marketing and customer insight, and understanding external forces such as markets and government policy. The award may also be used as a stepping stone to MBA study for broader leadership opportunities in business and commerce. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)