Kaplan Business School

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Gain knowledge of leading people, building effective cultures and ensuring the sustainability of organizations.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration enables you to reap the benefits of a business qualification with a globally recognised institution.

The course introduces a range of fundamental concepts that set the foundation for business success. These include the leadership of people, the building of effective cultures, the sustainability of organisations, the understanding of consumer behaviour, the interpretation of financial data and, above all, the ethical considerations of a rapidly changing world.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
8 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,990
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 24 credit points (four units) per semester or 48 credit points (eight units) per year.
Campus
Adelaide
Brisbane
Gold Coast
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney
Intake
March, 2026
July, 2026
November, 2026
Units
4
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To graduate from the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you must successfully complete four subjects.

Core subjects

  • People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership
  • Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
  • Financial and Economic Interpretation and Communication
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Psychology

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, a student must have one of the following qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course).
  • An advanced diploma/associate degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years of relevant industry experience.
  • A Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be eligible for credit for academic work previously completed and should apply to the school for this to be recognised as an exemption from individual subjects of study.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Relevant roles for graduates include:

  • Team Leader
  • Marketing Officer
  • HR Consultant
  • Business Manager

Learning outcomes

Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:

  • Obtain an understanding of the broad economic, social and regulatory and ethical environment within which a business operates.
  • Obtain basic knowledge of business concepts and practices.
  • Communicate effectively in a range of business environments and with people from diverse backgrounds.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $15,960 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four units) per year.

A student’s 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.