Program Overview
The Business Administration at CQUniversity Australia is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 24,480 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
- Location: Melbourne, Brisbane, Mackay, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Effective Business Communications
- Statistics for Managerial Decisions
- Critical Thinking and Managerial Decision-Making
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- a completed bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college, or equivalent; or
- a completed CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Business Administration or equivalent.
Advanced Standing (Credit for Prior Learning):
Students may be eligible for exemptions of up to 24 credit points for previously completed graduate certificate level studies in business or an honours degree in business.
Note: Students wishing to undertake the MBA using the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration as a pathway, will also need to have three years relevant work/managerial experience.
Work Experience Definitions
Managerial or professional work experience must have included direct, personal involvement indecision-making responsibility in a range of areas such as budgeting, staffing, project management, financial management process management, or other relevant professional experience.
English Requirements
International English Language (IELTS Academic) Overall band score of 6.5 (with no individual band score of less than 6.0) will be required for students seeking entry to the MBA.English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 24,480 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 24,480 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact CQUniversity Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About CQUniversity Australia
CQUniversity Australia
Rockhampton, Australia
Central Queensland University is an Australian public university based in central Queensland. CQUniversity is the only Australian university with a campus presence in every mainland state. Its...
University Profile- Start Date Nov, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
