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Graduate Certificate in Business

Take the next step in your management career with the Graduate Certificate in Business—a complete stand-alone degree, or your pathway to an MBA.
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Careers and further study

Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.

Career Pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed to equip experienced professionals with the knowledge and skills to take the next step in their management careers. Graduates are employed in senior positions across a wide range of industries.
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Career Pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed to equip experienced professionals with the knowledge and skills to take the next step in their management careers. Graduates are employed in senior positions across a wide range of industries.
94%
UWA Graduate employment rate
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Career Opportunities

Analyst

Use your skills to define software requirements, identify specifications and guide program design and development.

Arts Administrator or Manager

Coordinate and manage artistic and cultural venues, events and projects.

Auditor

Audit accounting systems, methods and financial statements, manage funding and financial risk, administer and review corporate compliance activities.

Business Administration Manager

Design and direct corporate, financial, human resource, policy, planning, research and development programs and guidelines within organisations.

Chief Executive

Create, direct and review the programs and operations of organisations, represent constituencies in parliaments and local government authorities.

Contract, Program and Project Administrators

Contribute to staff selection, training and development, contract variation, conditions of employment and other staffing issues within an organisation.

Corporate General Manager

Manage organisations independently, or through a team of senior executives, to implement policy objectives, increase profit and assert market dominance.

Corporate Services Manager

Direct and coordinate the overall administration of an organisation.

Management Consultant

Examine organisational structures, methods, systems and procedures to solve organisational problems and streamline efficiency.

Managing Director

Create, direct and review major functions of industrial, commercial and government organisations independently or through subordinate executives.

Program or Project Manager

Coordinate programs, special projects and support services, including management of staff and resources to ensure project completion is on time and within budget.
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Further Study

If you choose to further your studies, the Graduate Certificate in Business can also serve as an entry point into the Master of Business Administration (MBA), with full credit for completed units. To enter the MBA, you must achieve a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Graduate Certificate in Business.
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Further Study

If you choose to further your studies, the Graduate Certificate in Business can also serve as an entry point into the Master of Business Administration (MBA), with full credit for completed units. To enter the MBA, you must achieve a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in the Graduate Certificate in Business.

Fees and scholarships

Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course.

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Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.

Course Credit Points
24
Total Course Fee - 2019
$18,850.00
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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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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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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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Cost of living

There are a few things to consider before applying to study at university. One could be your cost of living. This can depend on factors such as lifestyle, accommodation, tuition fees, medical insurance, textbooks and more. For an indication of expenses and average costs, see our Cost of living page.

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Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and at least three years of relevant, documented professional experience; and
(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; or
(ii) a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of at least 5501; or
(iii) at least two additional years of relevant documented professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course;
or
(b) at least eight years of relevant, documented professional experience considered by UWA (by way of an interview and assessment process) to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
1GMAT scores are valid for five years.
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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and at least three years of relevant, documented professional experience; and
(i) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; or
(ii) a valid Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score of at least 5501; or
(iii) at least two additional years of relevant documented professional experience considered by UWA to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course;
or
(b) at least eight years of relevant, documented professional experience considered by UWA (by way of an interview and assessment process) to be sufficient to permit satisfactory completion of the course.
1GMAT scores are valid for five years.
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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): 
o passport (and visa if necessary)
o birth certificate 
o Australian Citizenship certificate
• Original academic transcripts (unless previously from UWA)
• Proof of English language competency
•  A valid GMAT test score (if your WAM/GPA is less than 60 per cent and you have less than five years of work experience)
• A personal statement
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) outlining a minimum of three years' professional work experience from completion of your bachelor's degree and includes two referee names and contact details

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.

 

 

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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

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.

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Course details

The Graduate Certificate in Business offers experienced professionals without a first degree the opportunity to complete a postgraduate qualification and enhance their management skills.

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About The Course

The Graduate Certificate in Business will equip you with knowledge in the principal areas of business. The course consists of four units, covering topics in accounting, economic management, marketing, and organisational behaviour.
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About The Course

The Graduate Certificate in Business will equip you with knowledge in the principal areas of business. The course consists of four units, covering topics in accounting, economic management, marketing, and organisational behaviour.
Classes are offered on a full-time or part-time basis, and provide a nurtured introduction to university studies for students without a first degree. From 2015, select units will also be available in a fully online mode, with high levels of interactivity.

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.
You can also choose to participate in LAUNCH, a personal and career development module developed by the Accelerated Learning Laboratory@UWA. LAUNCH uses a combination of psychology, personalised feedback and experiential activities to help you gain a greater understanding of your personality, values, strengths, and other areas which enable you to better manage yourself and others.
The UWA Business School is the only business school in the State to be internationally accredited by both EQUIS, the European Quality Improvement System, and AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. These leading accreditations are recognised by employers across Europe and North America, meaning that UWA Business School graduates have enhanced employment prospects worldwide.
If you choose to further your studies, the Graduate Certificate in Business can also serve as an entry point into the Master of Business Administration (see details below).
Graduate Certificate in Business

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2019
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
  • Online
Starting dates
  • Trimester 3, September 2018
    Trimester 1, January 2019
    Trimester 2, May 2019
    Trimester 3, August 2019
Weekly contact time
  • The estimated time commitment is 12 hours per week per unit which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 41210
CRICOS code
  • 089264G
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Graduate Certificate in Business

Quick Details

Status
  • Available 2019
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
  • Online
Starting dates
  • Trimester 3, September 2018
    Trimester 1, January 2019
    Trimester 2, May 2019
    Trimester 3, August 2019
Weekly contact time
  • The estimated time commitment is 12 hours per week per unit which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 41210
CRICOS code
  • 089264G
Full time/part time duration
  • 4-8 months
Degrees course is available in
  • Graduate Certificate in Business

Course Structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

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Graduate Certificate in Business

Application deadlines

For Trimester 1 entry, applications close 5 January 2020.

Graduate Certificate in Business

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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.

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Flexibility

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Course Accreditation

UWA Business School has been awarded EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) accreditation for excellence in business and economics education. This is the leading business school accreditation in Europe and is highly valued by employers.
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UWA Business School is accredited internationally by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. AACSB is a worldwide, not-for-profit membership organisation of educational institutions, businesses and other entities devoted to the advancement of management education.

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