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Duration0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 3 years maximum.0.5 years full-time.
Mode of deliveryFace to Face, Online
Start datesTrimester 1 (29 Jan 2024), Trimester 2 (13 May 2024), Trimester 3 (26 Aug 2024),
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FeesCommonwealth supported places are available.
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 20,555 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about feesAUD 20,555 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about feesFind information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 20,555 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about fees
Find information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 20,555 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about feesAUD 20,555 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about feesFind information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 20,555 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (40 units). Find out more about fees
Program Code40142
Study Business Administration
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is the first step for professionals aiming to expand their career opportunities. You will improve your foundational skills in managerial decision making, understand effective organisational structures, study human behaviour and learn how to expertly manage people.
The program’s content focuses on advanced management capabilities which are transferrable to organisations of all sizes in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors, arming you with the high-level skills and "know-how" to succeed in management roles.
AACSB & EQUIS
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accredited business school
94.4% employed
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within four months of graduating
$3225 median weekly income
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for Finance Managers before tax
11.7% Projected employment growth by 2026
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for Finance Managers
What you will study
Achieving a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will demonstrate your ability and dedication, and increase your employability in professional management positions.
The program focuses on building applicable skills in:
- managerial decision making
- organisational behaviour
- finance
- business analysis
- strategic and international management
Upon graduation, you will have a comprehensive understanding and the ability to apply the fundamental areas of business which is key to success in both the public and private sectors.
Why study with us?
- Multiple campus locations for face-to-face learning - study at one of the University of Newcastle's many campuses, including NUspace, one of the Hunter region's central meeting points for business professionals.
- Flexible study options - at the University of Newcastle, you can choose to study full-time or part-time to suit your professional and personal needs. For those who need the flexibility and support to study anytime, this can be done through the University’s advanced online learning system.
- Fast-track your career - in less than one year of full-time study, you can complete this program and increase your professional capacity, making you highly employable. With your enhanced leadership capabilities and business management focus you will be equipped for diverse real-world business situations.
- Direct pathway into the MBA program - all four courses completed in the Graduate Certificate can count directly towards the full MBA program.
- Consultancy-style learning experience - solve real-world organisational problems and develop strategies for high performance organisations as you work in groups as management consultants throughout your studies.
- AACSB and EQUIS Accreditation - he University of Newcastle’s Newcastle Business School is in the top 3 business schools in NSW, accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB.
- Be in demand - 8500 new Finance Managers needed by 2026 (Lightcast LabourInsight, 2024).
Compare our Business Administration study options
Master of Business Administration
Duration: 1.5 years
Mode: Online, Face-to-Face
Intake: Trimester 1,2 & 3
Units: 120
Are you a business professional looking to achieve your business leadership potential?
Master of Business Administration Online
Duration: 1.5 years
Mode: Online
Intake: Trimester 1,2 & 3
Units: 120
Are you a business professional short on time looking to achieve business leadership?
Master of Business Administration (Global)
Duration: 2 years
Mode: Face-to-Face
Intake: Trimester 1,2 & 3
Units: 160
Looking to gain experience and rights to work in the Australian business world?
Executive Master of Business Administration
Duration: 1 year
Mode: Face-to-Face
Intake: Trimester 1, Winter Intake
Units: 80 units
Are you an accomplished professional taking the next step to advance your leadership, business, and management skills?
Career
Career opportunities
This internationally recognised qualification is known for its ability to increase your professional and managerial competency profile making you highly employable. With your enhanced leadership capabilities and business management focus, you will have a new-found awareness of company culture, people, management and leadership, affording you with improved career opportunities.
With a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you can leverage your existing experience with enhanced skills to gain control of your future. Whether your goal is to boost your current career, change career paths or start your own business, you will have the advanced skills and knowledge to achieve your goals.
Potential career opportunities include:
- Account Executive
- Business Consultant
- Company Executive
- Entrepreneur
- Financial Advisor
- Marketing Manager
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Application info
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Important: If you are applying for recognition of prior learning for this program, you will need to provide a statement detailing how your professional experience prepares you to undertake postgraduate study.
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Important: If you are applying for recognition of prior learning for this program, you will need to provide a statement detailing how your professional experience prepares you to undertake postgraduate study.
Apply to study online
This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open.
Before you get started
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
- Review the program fees and costs.
- Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
- If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Other things to consider
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (40 units) will be available for applicants who have:
- 3 year Bachelors Degree; or
- 3 year Diploma in a related field; or
- 3 year Diploma not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience; or
- 2 year Diploma in a related field + 2 years relevant organisational experience; or
- 2 year Diploma not in a related field + 3 years relevant organisational experience; or
- At least 5 years organisational experience.
*related fields include accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management or marketing.
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The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than 5% of the world's business programs. AACSB is the premier, and longest-standing, international accrediting body for business programs and is the international benchmark for excellence in business education.
The Newcastle Business School is EQUIS accredited. The EQUIS accreditation measures our performance against rigorous international standards which validates the high quality and professional relevance of our education programs and research.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.