Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
PostgraduateTUA-BUA-GCE2025
Learn to lead people, teams and businesses
Improve your business acumen with this top ranked online business course. Enjoy flexible study options and guaranteed entry to further study. Future-proof your career as you build leadership skills guided by academics and industry partners.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Credit available
- Yes
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
- Total subjects
- 4
- Available loans
- Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
About this degree
As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready.
During this course you will:
- Develop an understanding of advanced business principles and their practical use.
- Determine business solutions and systematically evaluate risk.
- Master industry-standard software to analyse data for informed decision-making.
- Interpret complex issues and communicate effectively with a broader audience.
The Torrens University Graduate Certificate of Business Administration provides a leadership, marketing, and management basics. Enrol today and gain global decision-making skills and apply what you learn in your current or future workplace.. This course provides a solid standalone qualification to prepare you for a career in the field as well as a pathway into the Master of Business Administration.
Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.
Course duration: 0.5 years full-time, part-time options available.
Online MBA ranked 21st globally - Our online MBA is ranked 21st in the world by CEO Magazine (2025), recognising its world-class quality and career-focused outcomes.
Top-ranked MBA school- Ranked Tier-1 by CEO Magazine in 2025, placing our MBA program among the world’s best.
EFMD member - As a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), our business courses are globally connected and internationally recognised.
Learn from award-winning lecturers - Our MBA lecturers were named the Most Inspirational MBA Lecturers in 2023 and 2024 by MBAus, the professional body for MBAs in Australasia.
Recommended study pattern
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration course structure comprises four subjects (40 credit points). The course of study is made up of three core subjects (30 credit points) and one elective subject (10 credit points) found within the Graduate Certificate award.
Award requirements
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Business Administration, the candidate must complete satisfactorily a course of study that comprises three core subjects (30 credit points) and one elective subject (10 credit points)
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Indicative first year fee
$14,700
Indicative total fee $14,700
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.
At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.
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How to apply
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Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission you must satisfy one of the entry requirements below.
- Successful completion of a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in any discipline.
Applicants without formal qualifications are eligible to apply if they have seven (7) years of professional, administrative or managerial work experience.
Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.
Standard English language requirements apply.
- Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.
Career opportunities
You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to critically analyse core business functions, implement strategic processes, manage risk and lead complex teams, preparing you for a management role within almost any organisation.
Potential career paths include:
- Account Manager
- Project Manager
- Policy Officer
- Project Developer.
Australian job snapshots
Data sourced from Australian Jobs 2023.
| Role | Earnings | Employment change |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives and Managing Directors | N/A^ | Up 10.8% |
| Corporate General Managers | N/A^ | N/A^ |
| General Managers | N/A^ | Up 59.7% |
| Management Consultants | N/A^ | N/A^ |
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