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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.0
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradCertBus
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Course code
1007294
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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Indicative Fee
Overview
There's nothing better for business than a satisfied customer. In this course, we'll enhance your business qualifications, prepare you for your own business career, and provide the skills to keep your customers happy.
This six-month program develops your knowledge in foundational subjects such as marketing, economics and organisational behaviour.
The Graduate Certificate in Business also opens the door to postgraduate study, including the Master of Business Administration. 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.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Demonstrate critical thinking, independent judgement and the ability to reflect on self and others in a business environment. Develop systematic problem-solving skills. |
GA2: Creativity Identify and examine innovative solutions to business problems. |
GA3: Ethical practice Demonstrate a coherent understanding of complex ethical and socially responsible business practices, along with a proficient understanding of culturally appropriate business practices. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate a coherent understanding of selected subjects to establish a foundation for advanced level learning. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate critical thinking, independent judgement and the ability to reflect on self and others in a business environment. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Practice well-developed communication skills. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate a coherent understanding of complex ethical and socially responsible business practices, along with a proficient understanding of culturally appropriate business practices. |
You will study four core units of the Master of Business Administration covering foundation business subjects in accounting, economics, communication and organisational behaviour.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | 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.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score | 6.0 |
| Overall Score or equivalent | 6.0 |
| Reading | 5.5 |
| Writing | 5.5 |
| Listening | 5.5 |
| Speaking | 5.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Business students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points) comprising 4 core units.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| BUSN5003 | Management Communication |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| STAT5001 | Business Analytics |
Term1,3,5
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGMT5002 | Organisational Behaviour |
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ACCT5002 | Accounting for Managers |
Summer Term
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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