Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

• Business across a diverse range of industries
• Management positions in government

Higher education

To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:

1. possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
2. have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
3. candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements.

* Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree but have at least three years’ relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience may be admitted to the qualifying Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will qualify the candidate for entry into the Master of Business Administration for completion of the remaining courses.

For more detailed admissions information and criteria, visit Admissions explained.

Please refer to Application dates for the closing dates to submit an applications to study at UniSC.

English Proficiency Requirements

Standard English language requirements apply.

If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your USC degree.

Visit Credit Transfer and How to apply for credit for more information.

Place management roles firmly in your sights with this program. Meet the increasing demands of doing business in today’s world. This program is skills-focused, offering practical work experience to build your management knowledge and problem-solving capabilities.

Recommended Study Pattern

This program is offered full-time or equivalent part-time.

The recommended study pattern is subject to change based on study period of enrolment. To learn more about the courses you will undertake in this program please refer to program structure.

Program structure

Required courses (2) 24 units 

BUS703 Evidenced Based Decision Making

BUS704 Finance and Accounting for Managers

Elective courses (2) 24 units

Select 2 courses from any 500 or 700 level courses from the School of Business and Creative Industries.

Electives can be used to study courses in the following interest areas:

• Economics, Accounting and Finance
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management 
• Health Sector Business Management 
• Information and Communications Technology
• Global Business 
• Management 
• Marketing 

Program notes

• The total number of units required to complete the program is 48 units.
• The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
• Program structures are subject to change

Award Requirements

To attain the award of Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, students are required to successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure