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Graduate Diploma of Business

Graduate Diploma.
James Cook University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma of Business is designed to build practical management capability for today’s organisations and can provide a pathway into an MBA. You’ll develop business knowledge across people management, marketing, professional development and value creation, with an emphasis on making independent judgments and developing sustainable responses to contemporary global business challenges. This is a Graduate Diploma in Business & Commerce. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles requiring broad business and management capability across a range of industries. The course supports progression into positions involving team leadership, marketing and customer-focused roles, business development and operational coordination, and provides a pathway into MBA study. It also suits professionals seeking to strengthen decision-making and problem-solving for contemporary business issues. This is a Graduate Diploma in Business & Commerce. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Entry requirements

ECU admission and English language requirements apply.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$31,650 per year

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Information

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1 years

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February, July

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Online
City
Joondalup
South West
Sri Lanka

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L96

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

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A$28,092

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A$33,092

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