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Graduate Diploma in Business Research Methods

  • Graduate Diploma

Deepen your understanding of core research methods and techniques that will equip you with the knowledge for further study and greater professional opportunities.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
5650, 065372A
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$48,160 per year / $48,160 total

About this course

Deepen your understanding of core research methods and techniques that will equip you with the knowledge for further study and greater professional opportunities.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Business Research Methods from UQ.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.75 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
  • a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
  • the Graduate Certificate in Business Research Methods from UQ.

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.75 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects
SubjectQualification equivalent
English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.

Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Diploma in Business Research Methods are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Need help meeting the entry requirements?

We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program.

If you haven't completed the prerequisites, we can help.

Learn about pathway options

Additional application information

The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application.

  • Official transcripts of previous studies.
  • Evidence of residency status.
  • Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS test if their prior studies were taught in an institution where English was not the language of instruction.
Additional application information

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Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

  • Gain the comprehensive training required to better understand and analyse issues relevant to a range of business-related fields.
  • Undertake courses that encompass areas such as qualitative, quantitative and scientific methods, social science traditions and problem-based learning.
  • Prepare yourself for PhD or Master of Philosophy, or any number of outstanding career possibilities in areas of business research.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Business development manager
  • Market research consultant
  • Tracking specialist
  • Workforce planning director
  • Quantitative consultant
  • Market intelligence account manager
  • Social and commercial research consultant
  • Insight analyst

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at The University of Queensland (UQ).
83.1%
Overall satisfaction
83%
Skill scale
71.4%
Teaching scale
84.6%
Employed full-time
$120k
Average salary