Adelaide University
Graduate Certificate in Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Learn the latest in contemporary business practice and theory.
Course overview
Your studies will dive into core business disciplines such as accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship and management. Develop critical thinking skills, solve complex problems, work effectively in teams, make informed business decisions and hone your communication skills.
Developed in partnership with industry, you’ll be taught by leaders in the field and connect with potential employers. Adelaide University's curriculum is crafted in collaboration with industry leaders and aligned with professional organisations to ensure its relevance in the current business landscape.
Use this program as a pathway to pursue further postgraduate study – from an MBA to a specialised management or human resources master’s degree. The university's program offers flexible learning options tailored to busy professionals and different career aspirations. This approach ensures you can study on your own terms and enter dynamic business environments.
Key features
- Take your career to the next level with the qualification needed for postgraduate study.
- Get equipped with skills highly sought after by employers.
- Study a flexible curriculum with the option for specialised electives.
- Connect with senior business leaders and academics in the field.
- Apply your learning to real-world case studies and business environments.
- Stack this qualification with a range of Adelaide University graduate diplomas and master's degrees.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 24 units comprising four core courses. Each course is worth six units.
Core courses
- Accounting Principles for Decision Makers
- Entrepreneurial Thinking
- People, Leadership and Organisational Performance
- Marketing
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor's (AQF level 7) or bachelor's honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Business comprises four courses, providing you with a solid foundation in key areas of business. Explore areas like accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship and management, giving you a broad perspective of the discipline.
Career outcomes
Careers include, but are not limited to:
- Business Adviser
- Business/Organisational Analyst
- Business Development Consultant
- Business Owner
- Entrepreneur
- Project Manager/Lead
- Risk Manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $18,000 per 0.5 of a year (domestic full-fee paying place)
Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.