| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-07-29 | - |
Program Overview
Victoria University's Graduate Diploma in Business Administration equips individuals with a comprehensive foundation in business principles and practices. Designed for those without a business background, it emphasizes contemporary challenges, responsible leadership, and global perspectives. Through a combination of core units and practical application, students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and management skills for a wide range of business careers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Victoria University's Graduate Diploma in Business Administration is designed for individuals without a business qualification. It provides a solid foundation in business principles and practices, with a focus on contemporary business challenges and responsible leadership.
Objectives:
- Gain advanced knowledge in contemporary business, including accounting, statistics, marketing, economics, people management, ethics, and sustainability.
- Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills.
- Acquire a global business perspective to contribute responsibly to local and global communities.
Outline:
Program Content:
The program consists of 96 credit points of core units.
Course Schedule:
- Full-time duration: 1 year
- Part-time duration: Variable
Modules:
- Accounting for Management
- Data Analysis for Business
- Business Economics
- Work and Organisation Systems
- Financial Analysis
- Marketing Management
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Group projects
- Case studies
- Simulations
- Faculty:
- Experienced business professionals and academics
- Unique Approaches:
- Emphasis on practical application and industry connections
- Access to specialized business facilities and industry-standard computer labs
- Opportunity for hands-on experience through internships or projects
Careers:
Career Paths:
- Business management
- Marketing
- Human resources
- Trading
- Real estate
- Construction
- IT consultation
- Management
Opportunities:
- Advance into leadership roles within the business sector
- Pursue further studies in business administration, such as the Master of Business Administration (Global)
- Gain the skills and competencies required for early career roles in business and related fields
For more than 100 years, Victoria University (VU) has offered accessible education to students in Melbourne’s west and beyond. Victoria University aims to continue creating positive outcomes for education, industry and our community into the future.
Services
Housing services
Victoria University is pleased to offer guaranteed accommodation to new and continuing full-time domestic and international students. This offer is in partnership with UniLodge, our accommodation provider.
UniLodge Victoria University offers modern purpose-built student accommodation apartments in Footscray with excellent facilities and a community environment – all within a short walking distance to classes!
Library services
Our online resources are available 24 hours a day from wherever you are. You can also visit any of our seven campus libraries for help with your information needs, access to a PC or a quiet place to study.
Student Life
Campus life
Victoria University has campuses across Melbourne's CBD and western suburbs. International students can also choose to study at VU Sydney, VU India or partner institutions overseas.
Our flagship campus is located in Footscray - study with us in Melbourne's western cultural and creative epicentre.
- City Flinders
- City Flinders Lane
- City King
- City Queen
- Footscray Nicholson
- Footscray Park
- St Albans
- Sunshine
- Werribee
- VU at MetroWest (Footscray)
- VU Sydney
Sports facilities
There are plenty of options for staff and students wanting to join a sporting club and play in local competitions.
Joining a Victoria University sport club helps keep you fit while doing something you love. You will also get to meet new people and maybe do some travelling too.
Student clubs
VU organises a range of activities on- and off-campus, including:
- Orientation Parties
- Annual Ball
- Mental Health training (subsidised)
- Be a Better Human Festival
- De-stress Festival
- Queernival
Entry Requirements:
Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline OR
- Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR
- Applicants with a minimum three (3) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.
Special Entry Programs:
- If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs.
