Course summary
The Graduate Certificate in Business from Southern Cross University provides an introduction to advanced study in business operations and modern management.
The Graduate Certificate in Business is an alternative entry pathway to the Master of Business Administration (MBA). Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Business are awarded advanced standing of four units.
The Graduate Certificate in Business is also available via an online delivery mode, offering up to six intakes a year.
Students study four core units of the Master of Business Administration covering foundation business subjects in accounting, economics, communication and organisational behaviour as part of the Graduate Certificate in Business.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | To be entered by school |
| Creativity | To be entered by school |
| Ethical practice | To be entered by school |
| Knowledge of a discipline | To be entered by school |
| Lifelong learning | To be entered by school |
| Communication and social skills | To be entered by school |
| Cultural competence | To be entered by school |
Course overview
Course code
1007294
Course abbreviation
GradCertBus
Credit points
48
Equivalent units
4
Domestic duration
0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time
International duration
0.5 years full-time
Availability details
Domestic
| Location | Session | UAC code | QTAC code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 1 | N/A | N/A |
Domestic fees
International
| Location | Session | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | 1 | $13,200 ($3,300 per unit) | 082684K |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Business a candidate shall successfully complete all units from Part A or at least two (2) of these units and up to two (2) substitute units as approved by the Course Coordinator.
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Part A |
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| ACC00724 - Accounting for Managers | Introductory | ||
| ECO82001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis | Intermediate | ||
| MNG82001 - Organisational Behaviour | Introductory | ||
| MNG81001 - Management Communication | Introductory | ||