Edith Cowan University
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (Accelerated)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop business and leadership capabilities across people management, marketing, finance and team performance.
Course overview
Designed for professionals looking to build their business leadership capabilities, ECU's Accelerated Online Graduate Certificate of Business Administration explores the skills required to manage people and organisations while developing knowledge across key business functions, including marketing and finance. With a focus on human-centred leadership, the course examines approaches to building and supporting high-performing teams in contemporary organisations.
Delivered 100% online in an accelerated format, the course is designed to fit around work and personal commitments, with students studying one unit at a time across seven-week study periods. The program is offered through ECU's AACSB-accredited business school, an accreditation held by fewer than 6 per cent of business schools worldwide.
Key facts
September, 2026
November, 2026
What you will study
The course has three units of study:
- Managing People and Organisations
- Marketing for Leaders
- Financial Performance, Accountability and Risk
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (Accelerated), you will need to have one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
English language requirements
Applicants must meet English Language Requirements (Band 4). This can include an IELTS academic overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
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
Career outcomes
Upon completing the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration online, you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in several roles, including:
- Manager
- Project Leader
- Development Coordinator
- Consultant
You will also be able to apply your skills in various fields, including construction, healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, energy and natural resources and small business.
Learning outcomes
- Human-focused leadership - Learn to engage, support and empower individuals, teams and organisations. Develop the skills you need to manage relationships effectively.
- Expertise across business functions - Build the broad skillset required of leaders in contemporary organisations and be able to support a diverse range of business functions. Understand and leverage strategic marketing concepts. Analyse financial performance and risk from multiple perspectives.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $15,540 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 60 credit points (normally three units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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.