Graduate Diploma of Business (GDBZ)

Back to top Program aims The aim of the Graduate Diploma of Business is to enable students to acquire a body of specialised knowledge and skills across a range of business disciplines and contexts to meet their specific professional workplace needs or as a pathway for further learning.

The selection of the courses or discipline specialisation chosen will be influenced by the demands of the work environment and the interests of the student.

The entry requirements of articulating programs should be considered when choosing courses.

Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma of Business are not eligible to enter the Master of Business Administration .

or Master of Project Management until they satisfy the required minimum of two years' full-time relevant professional work experience in business.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in the area of business, or equivalent.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 3.

For candidates who have a Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent in a non-business related discipline from a recognised institution, USQ’s Graduate Certificate of Business provides an articulation pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Business.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program objectives

The objectives of the Graduate Diploma of Business are to produce graduates who are able to:

• understand the concepts and essential theories and skills associated with a discipline area or areas related to business
• demonstrate cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise business knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
• evaluate and communicate theoretical concepts to transfer business knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences
• demonstrate advanced business knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning.