Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration lays the foundation for a generalist management qualification in the Master of Business Administration. 

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration articulates into the Master of Business Administration.

Gain enhanced professional recognition and marketability to advance your career. The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration gives you an overview of key business functions while also providing the foundation for a generalist management qualification in the Master of Business Administration.

During this course you will be introduced to important management disciplines such as finance, communications, marketing, and business organisation. And you will get the opportunity to apply your new knowledge to your organisation via assessments. All our units are embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals.

If you wish to advance your qualification further, the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration articulates into the graduate diploma or Master of Business Administration. It also provides a pathway to further postgraduate study if you have not completed a bachelor’s degree.

Recommended study pattern

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration award, a student must complete 40 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:

40 cp Business Units:

• BUSN602: Money Management 10 CP
• BUSN609: Business Communication for the 21st Century 10 CP
• BUSN612: Managing Market Environments 10 CP
• MGMT641: Organisational Dynamics and Behaviour 10 CP.

Award requirements

Students need to complete 40cp to graduate.

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Indicative total fee $8,496

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

• Equivalent of an Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; or
• At least two years’ industry experience in a relevant role.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

• Equivalent of an Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; or
• At least two years’ industry experience in a relevant role.

International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the ACU Admissions to Coursework Programs Policy 

Students can apply for RPL after accepting their offer and enrolling.