Graduate Diploma of Business

About the course

This Graduate Diploma of Business builds core business capability for professionals and business owners in a fast-changing environment. You study key areas such as financial analysis and budget control, marketing concepts and consumer behaviour, and the role and limits of market systems. The course also examines how government policy shapes the business environment and can provide a pathway to further postgraduate study, including an MBA, with credit available.

Career outcome

Graduates can use this qualification to strengthen business knowledge and move toward management and leadership roles across a range of industries. The course supports capability in budgeting and financial analysis, marketing and customer-focused decision-making, and understanding market and policy impacts on organisations. It may suit those aiming for roles in business administration, marketing support, operations coordination, or entry-level management, and it can be used as a pathway into MBA study in Business & Commerce.

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)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)