Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

Emerging Technology

Explore the power of emerging technologies like AI to drive innovation, solve real-world business challenges, and create a competitive edge.

Customer Experience Management

Master the art and science of designing and optimising customer journeys using data-driven tools and to enhance CX strategies and elevate brand value.

Law for Entrepreneurs

Gain insights into the legal considerations essential for launching and managing entrepreneurial ventures, like intellectual property and contract law.

Technology & Innovation Immersion

Step into the future of business with dynamic units where you’ll work directly with leading industry partners.

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.

• Fast-track your career and earning potential
• No prior study needed with three or more years of relevant work experience
• Direct pathway to our Top Tier MBA
• 100% Online and flexible, study when and where you want

Recommended study pattern

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration consists of 4 units that can be completed in 8 months full-time:

Emerging Technology (INF60019)

Customer Experience Management (MKT70021)

Law for Entrepreneurs (LAW60007)

Technology & Innovation Emersion (INF60020)

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Business Administration students must complete 50 credit points comprising of:

• Four (4) core units of study (50 credit points).

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Indicative total fee $18,160

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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QS World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:

19

Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2025, within Australia:

17

To gain entry into this course, applicants must have one of the following:

• a minimum of 3 years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience, or
• a recognised bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, or
• a recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus a minimum of 2 years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience.

If you are applying as an international student, please view the English language requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) lets you gain credit based on skills and knowledge from your work experience, life experience, or formal training.
• Like credit transfer, this is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Speak to a Course Consultant about applying for RPL.