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Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Australian Catholic University, Multi-campus (7 campuses, 5 states), Australia

About this program

Gain enhanced professional recognition and marketability to advance your career. The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration gives you an overview of key business functions while also providing the foundation for a generalist management qualification in the Master of Business Administration. During this course, you will be introduced to important management disciplines such as finance, communications, marketing and business organisation. And you will get the opportunity to apply your new knowledge to your organisation via assessments. All our units are embedded with the United Nations sustainable goals. If you wish to advance your qualification further, the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration articulates into our Master of Business Administration. It also provides a pathway to further postgraduate study if you have not completed a bachelor’s degree. 95% graduates employed Top 10 Catholic universities globally Top 40 young universities worldwide Careers

Fees & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$38,100
Application feeA$110

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

  • Completion requirements To qualify for the Graduate Certificate, a student must complete 40 cp, comprising: 40 cp from Specified Units (Part A) Core / specified units include: ACCT600: Accounting for Decision Making
  • BUSN602: Money Management
  • BUSN609: Business Communication for the 21st Century
  • BUSN612: Managing Market Environments
  • MGMT641: Organisational Dynamics and Behaviour

Career & PR pathway

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Admissions

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:Equivalent of an Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline; or. At least two years’ industry experience in a relevant role.International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2027 Admission. Applicants with higher education study You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course. If you have completed at least two units of AQF-recognised study at bachelor level or above, we’ll assign you with a new selection rank that reflects your study level, duration, and grade point average. If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe. You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.

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