Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Business
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Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course.
Domestic Student Fees
For Full-Fee Paying places, students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).
Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Visit the Fee Calculator and select your course type to find out more. Fees are subject to annual indexation.
More information on how fees are calculated.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
Admission Requirements
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Application requirements
Applicants should submit their application online with the following documentation. High-quality colour scans of original documents are to be uploaded into the application portal prior to assessment.
- Original proof of citizenship (one of the following):
- passport (and visa if necessary)
- birth certificate
- Australian Citizenship certificate
- Original academic transcripts (unless previously from UWA)
- Proof of English language competency
- A current curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your professional work experience
- Two referee names and contact details (these can be included in your CV)
Note: Hard-copy original transcripts and degree certificates from previous studies may be requested at any time as part of the process of verifying the authenticity of any documents provided with an application. Read more here about uploading scanned documents.
If you need assistance with the application process, please contact our Future Students Team.
Ranking and Selection Process
(a) a curriculum vitae and two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
How to apply
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We'll guide you through our entry requirements, admission pathways available to you and application deadlines for your chosen course.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Online
- Trimester 1, 2, 3
- The estimated time commitment is 12 hours per week per unit which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
- Postgraduate
- 41210
- 089264G
Important dates
- Trimester 1, 2025
- Trimester 2, 2025
- Trimester 3, 2025
- T1: Closed
- T2: Open now
- T3: Open now
- T1: 13 January 2025
- T2: 21 April 2025
- T3: 4 August 2025
Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Flexibility
We understand that life is busy. That's why our postgraduate courses are designed so you can balance your work and studies. Our flexible postgraduate experience includes the opportunity to study the Graduate Certificate in Business fully online as well as part time with a range of units that are taught after hours, and the option to learn via intensive units. Ask our Student Central team for advice on choosing the right postgraduate route for you. Find out more here.
Why study this course?
- Improve your career prospects as a candidate for managerial and senior decision-making roles within organisations.
- Develop key skills of relevance to managing your own business.
- Gain entry to the UWA MBA Flexible program through completing the Graduate Certificate in Business.
#1 in Oceania for Alumni Outcomes
UWA's MBA program is ranked #1 in WA and first in the Oceania region for Entrepreneurship and Alumni Outcomes for 7 consecutive years (QS Global MBA Rankings 2019 - 2025).
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MBA and Graduate Certificate Information Evening
Join us at an upcoming MBA and Graduate Certificate Information Evening to have your questions answered and gain insights into our MBA programs. Our events take place throughout the year in April, July and November.
You'll learn to
- understand the foundations of business practice, through study of Organisational Behaviour, Accounting, Economics and Marketing Principles.
- apply the latest management thinking in your own workplace.
- understand organisational culture, strategy and performance.
Practical learning
Guest lecturers from Perth organisations present practical business cases into the program, specifically within the Marketing Principles unit.
While studying, you will have the opportunity to take part in professional development seminars and workshops, and networking events with the UWA Business School’s leading corporate partners.
Accreditation
The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
EQUIS and AACSB are the leading business school accreditations in Europe and North America respectively, meaning that your business degree will be recognised by employers around the world.
