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Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management

Graduate Certificate

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    GradCertSmlBusMgmt

  • Course code

    1008130

  • Credit points

    48

  • Equivalent units

    4

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

Gain the vital skills and knowledge necessary to launch, manage and grow successful businesses with the Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management.

Developed in consultation with industry, students will learn modern management tools and techniques critical for small business success, effective marketing strategies and innovative business practices. This course includes practical business projects and real-world applications to ensure graduates are equipped with the knowledge to tackle the specific challenges faced by small businesses.

This course fosters foundational knowledge in financial management, marketing and sales strategies, operations and human resource management, and entrepreneurship and innovation for small businesses.

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

Demonstrate critical thinking, independent judgment, and reflective practices to evaluate and apply small business management principles in complex business environments.

Develop and implement systematic problem-solving skills to address common and complex challenges in small business management with innovative solutions.

GA2: Creativity

Develop and implement systematic problem-solving skills to address common and complex challenges in small business management with innovative solutions.

GA3: Ethical practice

Analyse and apply ethical and socially responsible business practices, incorporating culturally appropriate approaches to support inclusive and sustainable small business operations.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

Demonstrate critical thinking, independent judgment, and reflective practices to evaluate and apply small business management principles in complex business environments.

Develop and implement systematic problem-solving skills to address common and complex challenges in small business management with innovative solutions.

GA5: Lifelong learning

Demonstrate critical thinking, independent judgment, and reflective practices to evaluate and apply small business management principles in complex business environments.

GA6: Communication and social skills

Apply advanced communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, facilitate productive relationships, and promote the business vision and strategy.

GA7: Cultural competence

Analyse and apply ethical and socially responsible business practices, incorporating culturally appropriate approaches to support inclusive and sustainable small business operations.

Apply advanced communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, facilitate productive relationships, and promote the business vision and strategy.

This course comprises four (4) core units in financial management for small businesses, marketing and sales strategies for small businesses, operations and human resource management in small businesses and small business entrepreneurship and innovation.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Online Term 1 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

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

CategoryScore
Overall6.5
Listeningminimum 6.0
Speakingminimum 6.0
Readingminimum 6.0
Writingminimum 6.0

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management 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
Complete the following units to satisfy the requirements of the award.
BUSN5008 Small Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Term1
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term1
Term1
Enrolment information It is recommended that students in the Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management, commence their studies with this unit.
BUSN5010 Marketing and Sales Strategies for Small Businesses
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term2
Term2
BUSN5009 Small Business Culture and Operations
Term3
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term3
Term3
BUSN6013 Financial Management for Small Businesses
Term4
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term4
Term4
Enrolment information Students in the Graduate Certificate in Small Business Management are advised that this is a capstone unit, and as such, should be the final unit of study.

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
It is recommended that students begin their studies with the unit Small Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation to build a foundational understanding. Completing the capstone unit, Financial Management for Small Business, at the end of the course is also recommended to consolidate and apply their learning.
BUSN5008 Small Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation
BUSN5009 Small Business Culture and Operations
BUSN5010 Marketing and Sales Strategies for Small Businesses
BUSN6013 Financial Management for Small Businesses