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- Update your skills and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in business disciplines to lead with confidence in complex business environments.
- Opportunities to progress on to the Master of Business Administration.
- Complete in 1 semester full-time or 2 semesters part-time.
- Find out more at our MBA information evening.
Highlights
- Update your skills and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in business disciplines to lead with confidence in complex business environments.
- Opportunities to progress on to the Master of Business Administration.
- Complete in 1 semester full-time or 2 semesters part-time.
- Find out more at our MBA information evening.
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The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is one of the courses offered in the MBA suite. This course is effectively one-third of the MBA program and allows professionals to update their skills and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in the core discipline areas of business.
Possible careers
- Account Executive
- Administrator
- Advertising Professional
- Arts Administrator
- Banker
- Banking and Finance Professional
- Business Analyst
- Community Health Officer
- Computer Salesperson/Marketer
- Construction Manager
- Contract Administrator
- Corporate Secretary
- Database Manager
- Economist
- Facilities Manager
- Financial Advisor/Analyst
- Financial Project Manager
- Funds Manager
- Government Officer
- Health Information Manager
- Health Services Manager
- Human Resource Developer
- Human Resource Manager
- Information Officer
- International Business Specialist
- Internet Professional
- Investment Manager
- Manager
- Marketing Officer/Manager
- Network Administrator
- Network Manager
- Organisational Communication Specialist
- Policy Officer
- Project Developer
- Project Manager
- Property Development
- Public Health Officer
- Public Relations Officer/Consultant
- Public Servant
- Publishing Professional
- Real Estate
- Risk Manager
- Stockbroker
- Systems Analyst
- Systems Manager
- Web Designer
Students must complete four core units of the MBA program and select a further four units from a list of five MBA option units.
Students must complete four core units of the MBA program and select a further four units from a list of five MBA option units.
- Course code
- GS87
- CRICOS code
- 031575D
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 6 months full-time
- 12 months part-time
- 6 months full-time
- March and September
- March and September
Entry requirements
You must either have a:
- recognised bachelor degree in any field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.50 (on QUT's 7-point scale) and a minimum three years full-time post degree work experience with minimum of 2 years relevant professional work experience and 1 year minimum supervisory/management experience; or
- minimum of 7 years work experience (6 years minimum equivalent professional work experience plus 1 year minimum supervisory/management experience).
You must also provide two referee reports.
Additional entry requirements
You may also be required to:
- sit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), the worldwide standard in aptitude assessment for admission to postgraduate management programs, and achieve a minimum score of 550. GMAT details (PDF file, 271.78 KB).
- attend an interview with the Course Coordinator or nominee.
Pathways
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a minimum overall grade point average of 4.50 (on QUT's 7 point scale), you can articulate into the Master of Business Administration.
Minimum academic requirements
Academic entry requirements
A completed recognised bachelor degree in any field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 (on QUT's 7-point scale); and
- A GMAT score of at least 550; and
- A minimum 3 years full-time equivalent relevant managerial or professional work experience post-degree. You may be required to be available for an interview with the MBA Director to demonstrate relevant work experience.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTE Academic/PTE Academic Online | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| IELTS Academic / IELTS Online | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| TOEFL iBT / Home / Paper | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2023 fees
2023: To Be Announced
2023 fees
2023: To Be Announced
2022 fees
2022: $21,600 per course (48 credit points)
2022 fees
2022: $24,700 per course (48 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
Find out more about postgraduate course fees
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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