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Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

You will learn the skills necessary to pursue a career in accounting as well as the competencies needed to become an effective manager in a variety of organisational settings.


Summary

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

International Students

Available at these campuses

  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW
  • Melbourne, Victoria
  • Sydney (North Sydney), NSW

Course Duration

6 months full-time or equivalent part-time.

1 semester full-time

Deferment

No deferment available.

Yes. See Defer your offer.

Delivery mode

  • Multi Mode

Students with a Student Visa will need to complete the program in minimum duration, study at least one subject on-campus each semester and must not undertake more than 25% of the program online.

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

View available dates

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $6400 Fee-Paying (indicative only)
  • Unit Fee: $2200.
  • Average first year fee: $8800.
  • Estimated Total Cost: $8800.

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Tuition fees may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). No guarantee is made for tuition fee increases beyond the minimum duration.

Credit Points

40

40

Applying for Admission

Domestic Students

International Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.

Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:

a. Bachelor degree in any discipline; or
b. at least two years' professional experience in management/ leadership positions.

Applicants must have an overall academic IELTS of 6.5 (with an individual score of 6.0 for all tests) as well as a Bachelor degree in any discipline; or at least two (2) years professional experience in management/ leadership positions.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

International Students Apply Now

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Melbourne - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
North Sydney - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
 

Description

Within an articulated suite of postgraduate business administration courses, the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is a short introductory course in business and aims to build upon students' undergraduate study through examination of the key dimensions of business operational tasks and processes in an environment of rapid change.

The course assists students to understand management processes in organisations in the private and public sectors. Students acquire a deeper knowledge of theoretical, conceptual and ethical issues applying to business processes. They are able to analyse, evaluate and justify business processes in a changing environment.


Pathways to Further Study

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration articulates into the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Business Administration (Advanced).

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder

International Students


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