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Australian Graduate Diploma to Malaysia MBA

“Wait… I can get two qualifications, and the first one gives me credit toward the MBA?”

Build your strategic leadership credentials: an Australian Graduate Diploma, then a Malaysian MBA with 50% credit transfer.

  • 50% MBA credit transfer (4 units)*
  • Study anywhere, anytime: 100% online
  • Graduate Diploma in 6 months, then your MBA

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Your pathway

Follow the road from your route in to your MBA. Study anywhere and graduate from Australia.

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StartYour route inBachelor's degree plus 2 years of leadership experience
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Stage 1 · AustraliaGraduate Diploma of Strategic LeadershipBSB80320 · AQF Level 8 · 8 units · 6 months · ICQA, RTO 46584
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Credit transfer50% MBA credit4 MBA units credited from your Graduate Diploma*
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Stage 2 · MalaysiaMaster of Business AdministrationMQF Level 7 · Veritas University College · 100% online. MQA R2/0410/7/0014 (FA3814) 12/29Graduate with two international qualifications

Enter. Qualify. Transfer. Graduate.

Dual qualification: save time and save cost.*

Step 1 →

Enter

Join as an experienced manager or a bachelor's degree holder in a related field.

Entry requirements apply and are confirmed on enquiry.
Step 2 →

Qualify

Complete the Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership online with ICQA.

Australian AQF Level 8, 8 units over 6 months.
Step 3 →

Transfer

Move into the Veritas MBA with 50% of the credit units recognised.*

4 MBA units, subject to pathway conditions.
Step 4

Graduate

Finish your Malaysian MQF Level 7 MBA through online distance learning.

No exams. Live online classes.

Why this pathway

Built for working professionals who want more than one qualification from one journey.

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Australian diploma. Malaysian MBA.

Two postgraduate qualifications, from Australia's AQF and Malaysia's MQF, in one structured pathway.

02

Study anywhere. Graduate from Australia.

Learn online from wherever you live and earn a nationally recognised Australian qualification.

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Continuity and sustainability

Designed for middle managers: business continuity, strategic planning and ethical practice to keep teams and organisations performing over the long term.

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50% MBA credit transfer

Successful ICQA graduates start the Veritas MBA with half of its credit units recognised.*

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Enter the job market stronger

Accelerate your career growth with two international qualifications on your CV.

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Save time. Save cost.

Credit transfer shortens your MBA, so you complete two qualifications faster and more efficiently.*

See if you qualify for the 50% credit pathway.

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Two routes. One pathway.

Whichever way you start, you finish on the same route: Graduate Diploma, then MBA.

Route A

Middle to senior managers

You have years of leadership experience and want a qualification to match your responsibility.

  • Build strategic leadership capability
  • Turn experience into an AQF Level 8 qualification
  • Progress to an MBA with 50% credit
Route B

Bachelor's degree holders

You hold a bachelor's degree in a related field of study, plus 2 years of relevant leadership experience.

  • Add management and strategy to your degree
  • Earn a postgraduate qualification first
  • Progress to an MBA with 50% credit
Your route→Graduate Diploma→MBA

What you'll study

Practical strategic leadership first, then the full MBA.

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership (BSB80320)

ICQA · AQF Level 8 · 8 units over 6 months · 100% online. BSB80320 comprises 8 units: 2 core (compulsory) and 6 elective units.

Core units Compulsory

BSBLDR811
Lead strategic transformation

Lead organisation-wide change and transformation initiatives with measurable outcomes and stakeholder alignment.

BSBSTR802
Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation

Design and lead strategic planning processes aligned with long-term organisational goals.

Elective units 6 selected from approved list

BSBLDR812
Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships

Build high-impact partnerships through collaborative leadership and stakeholder engagement.

BSBSTR803
Establish business continuity management strategies

Create and implement business continuity strategies for organisational resilience.

BSBSTR801
Lead innovative thinking and practice

Champion innovation across teams and organisations to solve complex challenges.

BSBLDR813
Lead and influence ethical practice

Establish and embed ethical frameworks and practices across the organisation to guide leadership behaviour.

BSBFIN801
Lead financial strategy development

Develop and lead financial strategies that align with organisational goals and long-term sustainability.

BSBCRT611
Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving

Apply advanced critical thinking methodologies to analyse and resolve complex organisational challenges.

Veritas MBA

Veritas University College · MQF Level 7

  • 6 months, 100% coursework
  • No exams: case studies and projects
  • Live online classes
  • 4 MBA units credited from your Graduate Diploma*

Questions, answered

The essentials before you enquire.

Who can enrol?

You need a bachelor's degree in a related field of study and 2 years of equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility.

What does 50% credit transfer mean?

Successful ICQA graduates can have 4 MBA units, 50% of the credit units, recognised when they progress to the Veritas MBA. Credit depends on relevance, grades and pathway conditions.

Are the qualifications recognised in my country?

The Graduate Diploma sits on Australia's AQF and the MBA on Malaysia's MQF. Recognition of overseas qualifications varies by country and employer, so please check with the relevant authority. We can point you in the right direction.

Can I study while working?

Yes. Both programmes are 100% online. If you would like to study in Malaysia, Veritas will provide a student visa so you can study there.

What does it cost?

Fees depend on your country and study option. Send your details and we'll share the current fee information.

What happens next

Three simple steps from enquiry to enrolment.

Step 1 →

Enquire

Send your details using the form. It takes about a minute.

Step 2 →

Confirm

We check your route, entry requirements and pathway conditions with you.

Step 3

Enrol

Choose your start date and begin your Graduate Diploma online.

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