Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Name: Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Author: Queensland University of Technology

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.

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.

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What to expect

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.

Career outcomes

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

Requirements

Course code: GS87

CRICOS code: 031575D

Campus

Gardens Point

Campus

Gardens Point

Duration: 6 months full-time; 1 years part-time

Duration: 6 months full-time

Entry: March and September

Entry: March and September

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 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; and
Two referee reports.

At the discretion of the Course Coordinator or nominee, applicants 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.

Applicants without a bachelor degree may be admitted to this course with a minimum of 7 years work experience (6 years minimum equivalent professional work experience plus 1 year minimum supervisory/management experience). Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a minimum overall grade point average score of 4.5 (on QUT's 7 point scale), students can articulate into the Master of Business Administration degree program.

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, Singapore, 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.

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
Cambridge Advanced English Score Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. You must provide your Cambridge English Candidate ID and Candidate Secret Number, these are printed on your Cambridge English Confirmation of Entry.	176	169	169	169	169
IELTS Academic Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT.	6.5	6	6	6	6
Pearson PTE (Academic) Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT. Please assign your test to QUT in your Pearson profile.	58	50	50	50	50
TOEFL iBT Test must be taken within 2 years of commencement at QUT.	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.

Haven't completed an English language test? We can help!

If you have not completed an English language test, you can sit the IELTS test at our IELTS test centre

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2020 fees

2020: $20,800 per course (48 credit points)

2020 fees

2020: $24,700 per course (48 credit points)

2019 fees

2019: $20,000 per course (48 credit points)

2019 fees

2019: $23,800 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.

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Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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Equity scholarships scheme

A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

Scholarship eligibility: Struggling financially

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