Undergraduate Certificate in Business

Shape your skills for the future of the industry with Adelaide University’s 100% online Undergraduate Certificate in Business.  

You’ll learn about the fundamental principles of business, all informed by industry case studies and the latest research. You can also shape your learning by picking three electives that interest you from a wide range of business areas including marketing, accounting, law and economics. 

Upon the completion of your studies, you will gain a foundational understanding of the skills you need to work in a modern business, such as problem solving, teamwork and effective communication. 

Start your journey in business by gaining a solid understanding of the modern business landscape.  

Adelaide University’s 100% online Undergraduate Certificate in Business can be completed in just six months of full-time study and is an ideal first step towards a range of in-demand degrees with your credit.  

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

UO Business and Society (BUSI1018)

UO Accounting for Business (ACCT1005)

UO Business Law (LAWS1018)

UO Career Development in Business (BUSI1030)

UO Critical Approaches to Online Learning (SOCI3014)

UO Foundations of Event Management (HOSP2008)

UO Foundations of Human Resource Management (HRES2012)

UO Fundamentals of Global Tourism & Hospitality (HOSP1003)

UO Marketing Principles: Trading and Exchange (MARK1013)

UO Principles of Economics (ECON1010)

Elective 1

Elective 2

Elective 3

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Indicative total fee $8,496

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.

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10

Successfully completed equivalent to a minimum of half a year of full-time study over a higher education program at a recognised higher education provider

Completed a secondary education qualification equivalent to SACE, such as an interstate year 12 or international qualification

Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate III or above

(for domestic students only)

Passed a UniSA Online literacy and numeracy test and have relevant work experience, or

Completed a UniSA Foundations Studies program or equivalent, or

Qualify for Special Entry