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 facts
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.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
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 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 units (normally four courses) per semester or year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- 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 with the cost of a university course.