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Study business & management online with Swinburne University of Technology through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Today’s business landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. Now more than ever, businesses are seeking new ways to adapt and grow and looking for individuals that can lead that growth by driving innovation and harnessing new and emerging technologies like AI.Swinburne Online’s Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is designed to do just that. This graduate certificate introduces you to the critical aspects of modern business administration, with a distinct emphasis on innovation and technological advancement.It’ll equip you with the skills and knowledge to navigate and lead in dynamic environments and disruptive futures. Whether you’re aiming to enhance your current role or pave the way to a world-class MBA, this course offers a strategic blend of contemporary business insights and practical applications through engaging immersive units. Building the core principles that will give you the confidence to take any path you like.<ul><li>Fast-track your career and earning potential</li><li>No prior study needed with three or more years of relevant work experience</li><li>Direct pathway to our Top Tier MBA</li><li>100% Online and flexible, study when and where you want</li></ul>

Study the core units of business leadership, including marketing management and innovation. Build leadership skills. Become a clear communicator and ethical decision maker. Get strategic about your business career and consider upgrading to an MBA.

Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

Take the first step towards a rewarding career in lawThe Undergraduate Certificate of Business is a pathway qualification into working in the field of law. In this short, four-unit course, students will develop the analytical thinking and strategic planning skills essential to their development as a law practitioner.Students must complete one core unit and their choice of three elective units to attain this undergraduate certificate, typically requiring six months full-time study.Students who complete this undergraduate certificate and meet the minimum grade requirement will gain entry into the Bachelor of Laws. Completed units will be credited to the Bachelor of Laws or an alternate degree if preferred.

Explore core concepts in business. In just 6 months, you’ll build communication skills and start thinking strategically. Choose from marketing, management, and other electives. Gain credit for your studies and think about a future in business.

Undergraduate Certificate of Business

Great workplaces don’t happen by chance - they’re built by passionate leaders who put people first. With a major in Human Resource Management, you’ll gain the skills to create workplaces where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work.Learn how to foster a culture of inclusivity, navigate workplace dynamics, and drive positive change through ethical leadership. Develop expertise in organisational behaviour, industrial relations, and performance management while championing employee well-being and innovation. With a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, you’ll be equipped to implement policies that truly make an impact.As an HR professional, you won’t just help organisations grow - you’ll help people thrive. Whether you’re shaping workplace culture, leading change, or advocating for diversity and inclusion, you’ll have the confidence and expertise to build a better future for businesses and their people.

Learn to build productive work environments and a positive culture. An HR degree opens doors to fulfilling careers, travel, and postgrad study. You’ll cover business fundamentals and HR essentials. Build skills in communication, negotiation and more.

Bachelor of Business with a major in Human Resource Management

Become a key player in sport and join a multibillion-dollar industry. In this unique course, you will learn how to manage sporting clubs and facilities, organise events, run sport organisations and develop community initiatives that promote healthy living.Learn the ins and outs of sports management, including finance, administration, and law, while developing strategies to build healthier communities through sport. Taught by experts, this degree gives you the skills to analyse data and trends, keeping you ahead of the game in the fast-paced sports world.Your assignments are based on Swinburne research with partners such as Richmond Football Club, the Australian Football League, Tennis Australia, as well as government, agencies and sport technology start-ups. Gain hands-on experience in your Industry Consulting Project, where you’ll work on a project for a real client and start building your network.

Win off the field with business skills including sports marketing and event management. From community clubs to national competitions, you’ll be set to join this high growth sector offering diverse job opportunities to sports management graduates.

Bachelor of Business with a Major in Sports Management

With our Bachelor of Business Marketing major, you’ll gain the skills to cut through the noise, capture attention, and drive real impact in an ever-evolving digital world.Master both traditional and digital marketing techniques and learn how to think strategically and execute your passion with authority and excellence. Drive success. Break the mould. Blaze your name across the marketing landscape and dive into consumer behaviour, crafting solid marketing plans, and using data to fuel intelligent decisions. This is your chance to gain the advanced marketing and managerial expertise that will bring confidence to your career.Taught by industry professionals, this course keeps you ahead of the game with hands-on experience in branding, social media, data-driven insights, and the latest marketing tech. You’ll work on real client projects, craft marketing strategies that solve real business challenges, and even develop your own marketing concept. It’s not just about learning—it’s about practice, not just theory.Marketing is powerful, and so are you. With the right skills and industry connections, you’ll graduate ready to make your mark on the world.

Study marketing online and graduate work-ready for this dynamic industry. Along with core business subjects, you’ll combine marketing subjects, including digital marketing and electives with an industry project to prep you for your business career.

Bachelor of Business with a Major in Marketing

Lead from ideation to deliveryGain the advanced problem-solving and resource-management skills required to head large-scale projects and lead teams to successful delivery. The Graduate Certificate of Project Management will teach you traditional and agile methodologies underpinning contemporary project management, and show you how to apply them in real workplace contexts. The course will build your confidence and technical expertise, as well as highlighting you to employers as a valuable, skilled business professional.Your coursework will enhance your communication and comprehensive planning skills, equipping you with problem-solving strategies that can be applied across diverse industries and projects. You will develop the ability to anticipate complications ahead of time and devise creative solutions, informed by the particular aims and constraints of a project.Completing the Graduate Certificate of Project Management is also a pathway to further study and professional development with a Graduate Diploma of Project Management, or even a Master of Business Administration. If you transfer to the Swinburne Online MBA, any applicable units you have successfully completed will be credited towards your MBA.Completing additional units from the Graduate Diploma (GD-PM) provides students with a pathway to automatic recognition for the AIPM Certified Practicing Project Practitioner (CPPP) register.

Upskill in project management and expand your professional expertise. Learn to see the big picture strategically, and also zoom in on risks in complex environments. Anticipate challenges. Work agile. Get ready to make project decisions with confidence.

Graduate Certificate of Project Management

Professional development that really countsThe Master of Business Administration focuses on leadership and change, innovation and entrepreneurship, finance, ethical practices and social responsibility. It equips students with the capacity to start new ventures or initiate organisational improvements successfully by building on authentic learning experiences and solutions-driven business scenarios. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to gain holistic management and business knowledge, which prepares them for general management roles. The course design also allows the choice of electives to complete other business-related units.Graduates can accelerate their careers in general and specialist management roles as they gain skills that are critical to the future of work, such as problem-solving, strategic decision-making, teamwork, critical thinking, managerial and technical skills. They will be well prepared for ever more complex and uncertain business environments.Your MBA FeaturesThe Master of Business Administration gives students a generalist business degree covering leadership, change, strategic thinking, innovation and AI, and entrepreneurship. The MBA offers students the opportunity to undertake challenge units that are industry-focused and allows students to test their knowledge by undertaking live industry projects. This degree provides students with the ability to pursue studies of interest or specialisations in a range of business areas. The degree is heavily industry-linked and has partners throughout who bring in live case studies or industry problems for students to deliver solutions, providing deep industry engagement and real-world problem-solving, preparing students to work as leaders.

Become an innovative leader. You’ll study core business subjects including marketing, accounting, and economics. Delve deeper into business or choose the project management stream. Build executive skills and get strategic about your business future.

Master of Business Administration

Gain the skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced business world. Learn to make smart, ethical decisions, manage teams effectively, and think strategically in an ever-evolving landscape.Tackle real challenges - like managing workplace disputes, driving organisational growth, and understanding what motivates people. Build hands-on experience through industry projects, including consulting for real clients.Graduate with confidence, knowing you have the leadership and problem-solving skills to make an impact.Study with one of the world’s top AACSB-accredited business schools, putting you in the top five percent globally.

Make ethical decisions and run sustainable businesses. You’ll study strategic planning, organisational behaviour, and human resource management. Get job-ready working on real business problems with peers and grow your confidence to lead the workplace.

Bachelor of Business with a Major in Management

This course equips you with the expertise to lead and innovate in any business environment. Learn from professionals who will guide you through essential skills in analytics, workplace dynamics, project management, and strategic decision-making. Develop practical, in-demand skills that will set you apart from the competition, including consulting on real-world projects with live clients. This hands-on experience helps you build problem-solving, team collaboration, and leadership abilities that will fuel your career success.The Bachelor of Business – Business Administration is AACSB-accredited, placing you in the top 5% of business schools globally. Alumni of AACSB accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors.It’s time to make your mark on the business landscape.

Become a confident business leader. You’ll cover core business units and specialist topics including organisational behaviour and workplace relations. With skills in strategic planning and project management, you’re set for business success.

Bachelor of Business with a Major in Business Administration

Upskill your project management abilitiesGain new skills and a greater understanding of project management principles. Study the Graduate Diploma of Project Management online and you will learn to manage resources, identify and manage risk. You will also learn how to bring analysis and strategy to your project work in a broad range of industries.This qualification teaches you how to manage project teams, to optimise available resources and manage change. It brings new understanding to managing budgets and decodes organisational behaviour. You will develop your problem-solving skills and learn how to design and communicate innovative solutions to different audiences.Course work includes techniques for creating and communicating professional project plans and dealing with complex business problems. It also covers supporting organisational change and responding to ethical issues.Our Graduate Diploma of Project Management (GD-PM) comprises 100 credit points of the AIPM-endorsed Master of Project Management. With over 10,000 members, the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) is Australia’s leading body for project management, recognised by businesses, industries, and government for its role in promoting and advancing project management professionalism.

Gain in-demand project management expertise and boost your career. You’ll study comprehensive project management principles plus business electives. Develop your soft skills in leadership, communication, and critical thinking. Get certified by AIPM.

Graduate Diploma of Project Management

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