Why study business with SCU Online?
Excellence in research
Outstanding ratings of 'at world standard' or above in 23 research fields 1
Top 100 Young Universities
Ranked in the top 100 universities in the world that are 50 years old or younger 2
Outstanding student support
5-Star Student Support across undergraduate and postgraduate studies 3
1 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018
2 Times Higher Education 2024 Young University Rankings
3 Good Universities Guide 2021
Study your Graduate Diploma in Business online
Southern Cross University Online’s Graduate Diploma in Business is a great way to prepare yourself for success in the face of an uncertain future. You’ll study global business, entrepreneurship, marketing, corporate governance, project management, finance, managing people, information systems, strategy and case analysis.
The online Graduate Diploma in Business is also a pathway into a Southern Cross University Online Master of Business Administration (MBA). If you choose to continue your business study you’ll receive advanced standing towards your masters – saving you time so you can focus on your next big career move.
Quick facts
- Units
8 - Duration
16 months part-time - Fees
$3,125 per unit, FEE-HELP available - Intakes
Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct
The SCU Online benefits
Learn on your own terms
Own your educational journey by having the flexibility to manage your study, work and life commitments, without impacting your overall course progress.
Unique learning model
Find the ideal balance between work, life and study through our unique seven-week study units. Apply the knowledge & skills you learn immediately to real-world situations.
Affordable online study
Experience one of Australia’s most affordable cost per units. Achieve your career goals without financial strain while gaining practical skills and knowledge.
How does a Graduate Diploma in Business work with SCU?
- With no exams, you’ll learn through quizzes, videos, interactive presentations and more.
- Connect with academics and students through online chat platforms and discussion boards.
- Access support throughout the course, including feedback from a learning coach and a dedicated student success advisor from enrolment through to graduation.
- Live classes are optional but encouraged for networking, while the course is self-paced.
- To make the most of your learning experience, we recommend dedicating around 20 hours per week to your studies.
A typical study period at SCU Online
Pathway to masters
Upon finishing your Graduate Diploma in Business, if you want to continue studying, you can apply for the online Master of Business Administration (MBA) and receive advanced standing for the units you have completed.
Graduate Certificate
4 Units, or continue studying
Graduate Diploma
+ 4 Units, or continue studying
Masters Degree
+ 4-8 Units
Entry requirements
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Business online, you need:
- A three-year bachelor degree from any Australian university, OR
- Professional experience regarded by SCU as equivalent to a degree, AND
- Students will need to be proficient in English.
Find out more about Rules Relating to Awards and Specific Award Rules.
Units of study
This unit will develop the skills for effective written and verbal communication in business and management.
In this unit, you will study organisations and the individual, interpersonal and group processes and the organizational system.
In the Business Analytics unit, you will explore statistical tools to analyse and model real-world situations.
This unit introduces the fundamentals of financial and management accounting viewed from the perspective of the business manager.
Explore a diverse range of leadership styles, preparing you for a bright future in leadership or management.
This unit covers the foundation elements of managing business projects.
This unit examines the challenges confronting the global business manager and gives you the knowledge you need to understand and operate successfully in global business environments.
Explore digital marketing tools and techniques to develop well-structured digital marketing plans and undertake a digital marketing campaign.
Get detailed information about each unit in our course guide.
Learning outcomes
Start to gain a cross-functional, versatile business skillset. Maximise the positive impacts you have within an organization.
Begin developing an ethical and sustainable managerial perspective, knowing what to look for, questions to ask, and how to manage successful cross-funcational teams.
Lay the foundation to develop strategic leadership skills, with exposure to leadership models, communication styes and reflection-based course work.
What our students do
Our business students work across corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations in industries such as healthcare, education, financial services, industrial products and services, mining and more. Below is a snapshot of some of these jobs.
- Cruise Ship Manager
- General Manager
- Group Operations Manager
- IT Application Manager
- Detective Senior Sergeant
- Pilot
- Senior Financial Accountant
- Head of Product Marketing
- Managing Director
Our Accreditations and Endorsements
Our online programs meet all of the AQF guidelines, ensuring quality education.
5-STAR Rating for Full-Time Employment, Overall Experience, Student Support, Learning Resources, Teaching Quality and Skills Development.
Southern Cross University is one of the world's Top 100 Young Universities.
Our postgraduate student support and satisfaction both above the national average.
Meet our course coordinator
By utilising his experience and expertise, Owen is available to assist SCU MBA Australia Online students by:
- Gain practical insights: Obtain practical insights into real-world business challenges. Receive a unique perspective that enriches your understanding of business strategies.
- Embrace an interdisciplinary approach: Be encouraged to think creatively and consider multiple perspectives when tackling complex business issues, enhancing your critical thinking and decision-making skills.
An MBA is just a good, general piece of education that helps you understand more broadly how a company functions, and gave me some knowledge that was really important for where my career is at the moment.
I highly recommend this course, it has been a wonderful experience, tough at times, but I'm better for it. The flexibility of the learning is perfect for busy executives and it's very current so everything applies to your real-world experiences.
For me, this was the next natural progression in my career as a leader in Health and Technology. The fact that my work and home life are time-poor, like many of us, led me down the path of online study where I could set my own pace for each module of the course. Online study also meant that I didn't have the distraction of having to travel to campus or sit in lectures.
