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Course information for - 2026 entry
Domestic
- Domestic
- Domestic
Offered at 2 locations
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
- Melbourne
- North Sydney
- Duration
- 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
- ATAR
- N/A
- Fees (first year)*
- Start dates
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Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2026
Applications open August 2025
Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning July 2026
Applications open April 2026
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (80 credit points) provides students with foundational knowledge and skills in key business disciplines, including leadership, strategy, finance, and marketing. Designed as an exit award from the Master of Business Administration, this program equips professionals with practical expertise to enhance decision-making and problem-solving in dynamic business environments. Delivered face-to-face at the Melbourne and North Sydney campuses, the program offers a flexible pathway for those seeking to advance their careers or transition into leadership roles
Professional recognition
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is AACSB-accredited. This prestigious international recognition has been awarded to all business courses at the Peter Faber Business School, placing it among the top six per cent of business schools worldwide. As the world’s largest business education alliance, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB) connects educators, students, and businesses to create the next generation of great leaders.
Course details
Course structure
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 80cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings of the Master of Business Administration Part A and Part B, 40cp of which must come from Business Foundation Units.
Graduate statement
AQF framework
Fees
Course costs
*This is an indicative first-year fee based on the tuition fee rates for a full-time student, using unit enrolment data from domestic students who studied the course in the previous year.
A student’s annual fee will vary depending on factors including:
- Number of units studied per year
- Choice of major or specialisation
- Elective units
The University reviews fees annually.
You can view current course costs and domestic tuition fee rates by unit.
Staff Profile
Associate Professor Pandula Gamage
Deputy Head of School, Peter Faber Business School
Dr Gamage completed his PhD at La Trobe University, Master of Commerce degree (Accounting) at the University of Melbourne and the Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education at Victoria University. Since commencing at ACU, Dr Gamage has provided and continues to provide productive and sustained leadership in a range of areas. He has taught extensively in international programs including China, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. Dr Gamage also engages in high-impact research publishing in prestigious journals and received research grants linked with national professional accounting and finance associations. Prior to commencing his academic career, Dr Gamage held managerial roles in the industry. He is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.
Dr Joanna Vogeley
Lecturer, Peter Faber Business School
Dr Joanna Vogeley (PhD, Macquarie University) is a lecturer in Entrepreneurship, Impact Investing and Management Studies. Her research interests focus on entrepreneurship, blended finance and the emergence of new impact-focused entities and their engagement with impact investors. Joanna’s articles have been published in Business & Society, Social Entrepreneurship Journal, Social Responsibility Journal and Communication Research.
She has a significant industry and entrepreneurship background and a decade of experience as an educator in Management and Marketing. Passionate about having an impact, Joanna strongly believes in providing a service to the public by translating research insights into real-world practice. She regularly engages with the impact investing sector and (social) entrepreneurs in Australia, Europe, Asia, and Southeast Asia.