The Graduate Diploma of Business Research equips students with knowledge and skills to identify a gap in scholarly literature, utilise advanced business research methods, and present a detailed research proposal. Through independent research, students identify, investigate, and address a complex challenge in their area of business. Students present findings, demonstrating a contribution the business sector.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Research may find employment in management roles in a relevant occupational field, such as business and industry, entrepreneurial start-ups, not-for-profit organisations, public sector departments, and educational institutions that require skills in research and critical thinking. Additionally, graduates may choose to progress to continue into the Master of Business Research.

RS601 Critical Review of Business Literature
RS609 Business Research Project
RS701 Business Research Fundamentals
RS703 Advanced Business Research Methods
RS705 Business Research Proposal

Completion of an AQF Level 7 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant business field with a minimum GPA of 4.5 (using a 7.0-point scale)

IELTS of 6.5, with a score of not less than 6.0 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent

Full time: 1 Year
Part time: 2 Years

• Critically review concepts and theories related to business research
• Critically evaluate and apply appropriate research methods to provide solutions to business challenges
• Determine and implement responsible and ethical decision making in business research
• Conceptualise and communicate complex knowledge and creative ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences
• Independently plan and execute a research project that makes a creative and original contribution to the field of business

International students : A$15,000/Semester 
Domestic students : A$12,000/Semester