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Graduate Certificate in Business

Graduate Certificate

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    GradCertBus

  • Course code

    1007294

  • Credit points

    48

  • Equivalent units

    4

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business provides an introduction to advanced study in business operations and modern management.

The Graduate Certificate is an alternative pathway to enter 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.

Graduate AttributeCourse 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

Students study four core units of the Master of Business Administration including subjects in accounting, economics, communication and organisational behaviour. 

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Session 1, Session 2, Session 3 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificate in Business may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.

Course requirements

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.

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Part A
ACC00724 Accounting for Managers Introductory
ECO82001 Economics and Quantitative Analysis Intermediate
MNG82001 Organisational Behaviour Introductory
MNG81001 Management Communication Introductory