Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
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Postgraduate – Full Fee Paying (FFP) & Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
The Annual Fee is an estimate only based on a standard annual study load of 48 points. (Courses may teach up to 72 points in a year)
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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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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.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
(1)(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;
or
(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.
Ranking and Selection Process
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.
This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 6.5 and no band less than 6.0. For more information visit ELC requirements.
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Course details
Postgraduate study in Commerce is ideal if you’re seeking further business expertise and to boost employment opportunities. Our world-class academics and leading industry partners will ensure you are exposed to the latest theory and practice.
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce comprises four units in accounting, economics, management and marketing. This is a standalone qualification, and can also serve as an entry point into the Master of Commerce. This course is ideal for graduates who do not hold an undergraduate degree in business.
This course is subsidised for Australian residents through Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). Visit our fee calculator for CSP rates and an estimate on your course fees.
About the course
Why study this course?
- Gain foundational knowledge of the broad business principles.
- Develop a range of industry-required skills.
- This Graduate Certificate is an entry pathway into postgraduate study.
- This course offers flexible delivery modes to suit a wide variety of individual circumstances.
Quick details
- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Online
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 12 hours per week per unit (comprising 3 hours of contact time and 9 hours of individual study time)
- Postgraduate
- 41280
- 089265F
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
You'll learn to
- critically analyse and synthesise knowledge across the core functions of business.
- communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with managers and personnel of specialist business functions.
- apply your knowledge to plan and manage the coordination of resources within and across business functions.
- effectively participate in and contribute to business projects.
- analyse and solve business problems as they arise.
Dr Andrew Williams, Director of Education
Dr Andrew Williams, Director of Education
Dr Andrew Williams is currently the Director of Education at the UWA Business School, and a Senior Lecturer in Economics. He has been the recipient of a number of teaching and research awards, inlcuing Best Lecturer (2008 and 2013), the UWA Best Published Article by an Early Career Researcher (2011), and the UWA Established Researcher Price (2010). His research focuses on the links between the transparency of public institutions and economic outcomes, the economic consequences of corruption, as well as education economics.
Who should study this course?
This course is ideal for:
- Local students with flexible learning requirements. For example: work, family commitments, or self-employed.
- Recent graduates contemplating a Masters-level course and wanting to take the first step.
- Interstate students hoping to gain a qualification from a Go8 university.
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Accreditation
The UWA Business School is accredited through both EQUIS, the European Quality Improvement System, and AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. These 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.