Graduate Diploma in Creative Business Management
Tuition
A$24,000
Duration
12 months
Language
English
Format
On campus
Start dates
January · May · August · September
Overview
The experience
Imagine your life studying in Brisbane
Why this program
The Graduate Diploma in Creative Business Management at APAC is a 1-year (2 semesters) postgraduate award in Brisbane CBD for students who want to study abroad in creative management with more depth than a certificate but less time than a full master’s. Tuition AUD $24,000; with 30% scholarship: AUD $16,800 (T2 2026). CRICOS 119389H.
APAC links performing arts and business on Adelaide Street (TEQSA PRV14046). The Diploma builds operational leadership for events, media and entertainment industries in Queensland, with a pathway to all four Master of Creative Business Management specialisations.
Requirements: IELTS 6.5 (min. 6.0 per band), bachelor’s, CV, Statement of Purpose, GS. Intakes May and August. Postgraduate scholarships 30%; per-semester payments; first-semester deposit.
Subclass 500 visa (AUD $29,710 reference); Graduate 485 up to 2 years possible after higher-education completion.
Studies & career
After graduation
Career outcomes
Roles published by the institution — no invented salaries.
View career outcomes
Reference financial capacity AUD $29,710; Graduate 485 Post-Higher Education Work up to 2 years. Profiles: junior event producer, creative coordinator, marketing roles in arts and entertainment. On ApplySite compare the Diploma vs Master by specialisation.
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About the program
Ideal profile, costs and context — one chapter open at a time.
Program overview
Studying abroad for a graduate diploma in creative business management in Brisbane with APAC means the Graduate Diploma in Creative Business Management — 1 year (2 semesters, CRICOS 119389H), tuition AUD $24,000 or AUD $16,800 with 30% scholarship. It combines management foundations with Australia’s creative industries context on a CBD campus.
APAC postgraduate family
After the Diploma you can specialise in one of four master’s awards (AUD $24,000/year, 30% → $16,800/year):
| Master specialisation | CRICOS | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership | 119390D | 2 years (4 semesters) |
| Event Management | 119391C | 2 years (6 trimesters) |
| Digital Marketing | 119392B | 2 years (6 trimesters) |
| Project Management | 119393A | 2 years (6 trimesters) |
The Graduate Certificate (6 months, AUD $12,000, 30% → $8,400) is an alternative entry point.
Admission and intakes
IELTS Academic 6.5; recognised bachelor’s; CV; Statement of Purpose; Genuine Student (GS). Intakes May, August. Source.
2026 tuition
AUD $24,000 full programme; AUD $16,800 with 30% scholarship. First-semester deposit. Institution CRICOS 03897G.
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Admission requirements
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- Education Degree / minimum education Recognised Bachelor’s degree or higher (official English translations required) — Price list T2 2026.
- Language IELTS: minimum 6.5
- Document Passport
- Document Degree diploma
- Document Academic transcripts
- Document Motivation letter
- Document CV / Resume
- Document English Test
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Campus & city
Location & campuses
Local context
Student life in the city
Brisbane · Australia
Daily life in Brisbane sets the study pace: public libraries, project coworking, embassy events and on-campus hiring fairs. You do not need the whole country mapped in week one — knowing your neighbourhood and transit line already helps.
Until then, use this guide for costs, visa type and study format, and talk to an advisor if you already have a campus in mind. The institution processes admission; we help you track the file.
UQ St Lucia is 20 minutes from the CBD by river ferry or bus 111; the subtropical winter rarely drops below 10 °C, keeping outdoor campus areas usable year-round. Brisbane hosted the 2018 Commonwealth Games and is scheduled to host the 2032 Olympics. In practice, students in Brisbane split time between campus, part-time work (where the visa allows) and neighbourhoods with very different price tags — visit your rental area on a weekend before signing a lease.
Most cities in this guide offer three housing profiles: university residence (expensive, limited spaces, book early), homestay (board included, ideal for the first month) and shared flat (best price-to-autonomy ratio over a full academic year). A homestay family typically provides cultural and practical context that no group chat can replicate.
The academic year in Australia typically starts in September or October, with a second intake in January or February for eligible programmes. Language schools accept monthly starts at most centres. If you arrive outside the main cycle, a language semester beforehand places you at the right level for the formal programme start. In Brisbane the concentration of providers means more varied entry dates than in smaller country cities.
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The first semester in Brisbane typically has the highest upfront costs: rental deposit, transit card, course materials and setup expenses. Budget a two-month buffer on top of regular monthly costs before your arrival date.
- Housing $800 – $1,500/mo (estimate)
- Food $300 – $550/mo
- Transport $60 – $130/mo
- Extras $150 – $350/mo
The institution
About the university
About the university
Studying abroad in Brisbane, Australia, with APAC (Australian Performing Arts Conservatory) combines intensive training in performing arts and creative business, a CBD campus near King George Square, CRICOS-registered awards and TEQSA oversight (PRV14046). APAC brings acting, screen production, musical theatre and creative management together in professional facilities — dance studio, stage combat studio, film studio, black box, Bloomsbury library and editing suites — with tuition verified from the T2 2026 price list and scholarships documented in partner materials.
Brisbane CBD campus (Queensland)
APAC campus — Level 5/102 Adelaide Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia. A central location in Brisbane’s business and cultural district, steps from King George Square, public transport and urban Australian life. The campus integrates dance, stage combat, filming, black box and editing suites for continuous practice between classes. Institution: CRICOS 03897G · TEQSA PRV14046 · ABN 11 009 772 481. International contact: . Institutional video: Source.
Accreditation and recognition APAC operates as a
CRICOS-registered higher education provider regulated by TEQSA, Australia’s national quality agency. Each ApplySite programme has its own CRICOS code (see programme pages). This allows international students to apply for a Subclass 500 Student visa with a Home Affairs–recognised institution.
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Scholarships and funding
Scholarships and funding
pdf + Price list T2 2026). Price-list footnote: up to 35% for eligible applicants (T&Cs). Deposit = first semester. Payments by semester.
Trust & credentials
Private
TEQSA — Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (PRV14046) · CRICOS — Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (03897G) · ABN 11 009 772 481 — Australian Business Number (apac.edu.au)
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Related guides and resources
- Scholarships and fundingPublished funding options and discounts
- Student visaGeneral documents and steps for studying abroad
- Study in AustraliaDestination guide: costs, visa, and local context
- Brisbane guideStudent life, transport, and cost benchmarks
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Last catalog update: July 28, 2026.