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Graduate Certificate in Business Administration University of Newcastle, Australia

Cricos: 00109J
Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
Graduate Certificate On-Campus Full-time find out January, May, August find out $22880.00 year per

Course overview

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.


Entry requirements

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (40 units) will be available for applicants who have:

  • 3 year Bachelors Degree not in a related field; or
  • 3 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing; or
  • 3 year Diploma not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience; or
  • 2 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing, + 2 years relevant organisational experience; or
  • 2 year Diploma not in the discipline + 3 years relevant organisational experience; or
  • At least 5 years organisational experience.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.

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