The program will provide you with the understanding, knowledge and skills necessary to explain and discuss essential principles and practices of business. These are delivered through the core subjects in business and management. The core curriculum develops your understanding and ability to interpret financial statements and marketing plans, analyse markets, read audit reports and develop business plans. Knowing how to read financial statements is important during the evaluation of a vendor's financial standing. Knowing how to interpret marketing plans and conduct a market analyse will help you identify a vendor's strengths and overall strategies. On completion of the Holmes Graduate Diploma you will have developed a broad business mindset.

To be eligible for admission applicants must have:  Successfully completed a Bachelor degree offered by an accredited institution of higher education in Australia, OR  Successfully completed a degree offered by an accredited institution of higher education in their country of origin that is deemed equivalent to a Bachelor degree according to assessment by Australian Education International (AEI) undertaken through the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR). An IELTS Overall test score of 6.0 or Equivalent.