Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

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Rationale

CRICOS Course ID: 118548F

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is designed to produce graduates who can analyse, evaluate, and communicate business administration theories and practices in a range of real-world scenarios. The course is can also serve as an entry or exit point for the Master of Business Administration and Graduate Diploma of Business Administration.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration may find employment in fields, such as business and professional organisations, entrepreneurial start-ups, and not-for-profit organisations, as well as educational institutions that require advanced skills in research and critical thinking. Additionally, graduates may choose to return to studies and progress along the pathway toward further studies in the discipline area of business administration.

Course learning outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and theories related to business administration
Evaluate and apply solutions to identified business challenges
Work independently and in teams to integrate ethical decision making in diverse business contexts
Communicate as a business leader to transfer complex knowledge to a variety of audiences

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration includes one semester with a total of 40 credit points:

30 credit points of core units
10 credit points of electives

YEAR 1, SEMESTER 1
BUS400 Marketing for Business
BUS410 Business Communication
MGL401 IT, Decision Making and Governance
1 x elective

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For more information about elective units see the List of Units.

Units

Admission Criteria

Completion of an AQF Level 7 or above higher education qualification (or overseas equivalent) in any field;
OR
At least five years relevant professional experience, including two years in a management position.

International Students
International student applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require an International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) of 6.0, with a score of not less than 5.5 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent.

Note: International students must hold a valid student visa. There are numerous conditions that apply to a student visa. A holder of a student visa may not work, paid or unpaid, for more than 40 hours in any fortnight during semester time. Current information on student visa conditions may be found here.

Special or Alternative Admission Arrangements
Special admission pathways are also open for educationally disadvantaged applicants and for First Nations Peoples. These applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis with Recognition of Prior Learning RPL), professional accreditations and the provision of a portfolio of work for entry to micro credential and single units.

Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit for previous learning may be obtained through the processes of articulation, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning or a combination of these processes. Requests for credit for previous study or RPL should be submitted with the Application Form. Students who have successfully completed accredited study or courses at recognised tertiary institutions may apply for a Transfer of Credit. A certified copy of an official transcript detailing studies undertaken must be submitted with the Credit Transfer and RPL Application Form. RPL from life and work experience will also be considered upon request. For more information, please see the Cross Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.