Undergraduate Certificate in Business

During this course, students will:

1. Shape skills for the future of the industry with Adelaide University’s 100% online Undergraduate Certificate in Business.  
2. 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. 
3. 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

Core subjects (must complete 1):

UO Business and Society (BUSI1018).

Elective subjects (must complete 3):

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).

Award requirements

To successfully complete the requirements you must complete 1 core course and 3 Electives.

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Indicative total fee $9,013

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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Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program.

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

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate III (AQF level 3) or higher.

(for domestic students only):

• Completion of an Adelaide University approved enabling, pathway or bridging program; OR
• A competitive result in the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT); OR
• Successful completion of an Adelaide University online literacy and numeracy test, and relevant work experience; OR
• Qualify for special entry 

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

• IELTS Overall 6.5
• IELTS Reading 6
• IELTS Listening 6
• IELTS Speaking 6
• IELTS Writing 6

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