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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Graduate Diploma of Business (Business Foundations)

  • Graduate Diploma

If you don't have a bachelor qualification in the business area, and want to go on to study the Master of Business, the Business Foundation specialisation can be an ideal start for you. Combine your studies in Business Foundations with elective business courses to tailor your unique career path.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep
Domestic Fees
$29,120 per year

About this course

Overview
  • If you don't have a bachelor qualification in the business area, and want to go on to study the Master of Business, the Business Foundation specialisation can be an ideal start for you. Combine your studies in Business Foundations with elective business courses to tailor your unique career path.
  • Develop the ability to design solutions to dynamic issues and evaluate available digital technologies in collaborative teams. Your studies covers foundational knowledge in adaptive leadership, talent strategy, customer experience and managerial economics.
  • The flexible delivery at UniSQ allows you to study business courses online or on-campus, part-time or full-time depending on what suits your career goals and work/life commitments.
Further study

The Graduate Certificate of Business can be a stepping stone if you want to go on and study the Master of Business.

Thinking of studying in 2023? UniSQ will be delivering flexible new ways of teaching, with different calendar offerings, making the balance of study and life easier. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
  • Completion of an Australian university bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
    or
  • A minimum of three years' professional work experience, or equivalent. Further information on admission through work experience is available.
Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes
  • The Graduate Diploma of Business (Business Foundations) is perfect for you to up-skill, re-skill and side-skill within a profession or industry, or can be a great start to your business career.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units. Most courses (similar to 'subjects') are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units Core courses 2 Specialisation courses 4 Electives 2 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Select to start your degree in one of the following intakes:

  • Trimester 2, 2023 - applications close 15 May and the Trimester 2 study period starts on 15 May, 2023.
  • Block 4, 2023 - applications close 10 July and the Block 4 study period starts on 10 July, 2023.
  • Trimester 3, 2023 - applications close 4 September and the Trimester 3 study period starts on 4 September, 2023.
Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you. Remember, from 2023 UniSQ will be delivering a new flexible way of teaching this degree. Read more in our new academic calendar FAQs.