Graduate Certificate in Business

During this course you will:

1. Diversify your skillset - Gain a cross-functional, versatile business skillset. This diversity of skill maximises the positive impacts you have within an organisation.
2. Develop a managerial perspective -Coursework will develop your ethical and sustainable managerial perspective. You will know what to look for, the questions to ask, and how to manage successful cross-functional teams.
3. Lead to lead - Develop your ability to lead strategically. This is done through exposure to leadership models, communication styles, and reflection-based coursework.

Up-skill with a Graduate Certificate in Business from Southern Cross University. Be introduced to the key principles in accounting, analytics and business management practice. 

The flexible, 100% online learning structure is designed for the working professional, so you can complete your qualification in as little as eight months part-time.

Recommended study pattern

To get a Graduate Certificate in Business online, you need to complete the following four core units:

• Accounting for Managers
• Management Communication
• Organisational Behaviour
• Business Analytics

Award requirements

To be eligible students need to successfully complete all four subjects or at least two of these subjects and up to two substitute subjects as approved by the Course Coordinator. The subjects studied can be credited towards a Graduate Diploma in Business or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $12,500

The amount shown here is 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.

Southern Cross University believes in the power of change. Their graduates stride the global stage at the frontline of healthcare, transforming education in the classroom, and tackling the world’s wicked problems with scientific and engineering solutions. Students enjoy award winning support, teaching quality, and online delivery. Ranked among the best for many years, they will help you make the change you seek to transform your tomorrow.

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QS World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:

30

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35

To gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business, you need:

• A three-year bachelor degree from any Australian university, OR
• Professional experience regarded by SCU as equivalent to a degree, AND
• Students will need to be proficient in English.

No Bachelor's degree? You could still be eligible for entry into the course through your relevant work experience. Contact us today to find out more.

We recognise and reward credit for past education, qualifications and work experience in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree. 

Studying online requires: 

• A PC or Mac with the latest operating system 
• A fast, reliable internet connection 
• The latest version of Chrome or Firefox 
• the Blackboard app. 

Sometimes, specific software or textbooks are required.