Southern Cross University
Graduate Diploma of Business
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe business world is constantly evolving, with issues such as changing technology and increasing competition as factors in this process.
As a business owner or professional, you need to understand the core business principles that help you succeed and stay ahead in today’s fast-paced world.
This one-year program includes study in financial analysis and budget control, marketing concepts, consumer behaviour, market systems and their limitations. It also examines the impact of government policy on the business environment.
As well as guiding you towards management roles, the Graduate Diploma of Business is a pathway to further study, including Southern Cross University's Master of Business Administration program. Graduates receive eight units of credit towards the MBA. This course is also available in online accelerated mode.
Delivery mode
Southern Cross University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 60 Phillip Street, Sydney
- Ground Floor, 297 Hay Street, East Perth
- Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga
- 108 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
An applicant may be considered for admission to a postgraduate coursework award course if they have:
- completed a bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) or higher at this University or another higher education provider; or
- equivalent professional experience as determined by the relevant Associate Dean (Education).
Course fees
$25,880
$35,440
$25,880
$35,440
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Business will prepare you for the following roles.
Business Manager
A Business Manager leads and manages the operations of an organisation, ensuring its financial and operational performance. They may develop strate...
Business Development Manager
Business Development Managers generate new business opportunities for their organisation — managing key customer accounts and promoting the company...
Management Consultant
A Management Consultant helps businesses to become more efficient and improve profitability. You might analyse current business processes and look...
Operations Manager
An Operations Manager coordinates the daily running of a business or organisation. You might oversee activities such as staff recruitment and train...
About Southern Cross University
From our very beginning, we have been a University to challenge convention. Emerging from the richly-diverse regions of the Northern Rivers, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast we have grown to now connect with more than 75,000 alumni around the globe. We are proud of our regions, of the opportunities we give to students who might be the first in generations to attend university and to the growing number of Indigenous students who choose Southern Cross.
We pay tribute to the high achievers, several of whom have received the prestigious New Colombo Plan Scholarships, and those who have gone on to lead their businesses and organisations. You will be inspired and supported by people who share your ambitions to achieve personal success while having a positive impact on the world. We hold true to the values of excellence, boldness, trust and accountability. Threading through the entire Southern Cross experience is a deep sense of caring – for each other, for our communities, for our planet and for our futures.
Modern life can feel like a compromise between the desire for progress and the need for change. At Southern Cross University, we aim to set you on a path where your personal success and the ability to contribute positively to the world, are aligned ambitions.
