La Trobe University
Graduate Certificate in Business
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Study online to enhance your skills and expertise in key business areas and take the next significant step in your career.
Course overview
This program can help you open the doors to new opportunities in any industry through foundational study in accounting, finance, management and economics.
Develop your personal brand while improving your presentation, communication and leadership skills. You'll learn how to drive improvements effectively in any organisation you work with.
You'll be taught by leading academics from La Trobe Business School, with guest lectures and seminars delivered by experienced industry practitioners. And you'll learn using real-world case studies as you develop your business analysis skills.
After completing the Graduate Certificate in Business, you could receive up to one semester of advanced standing, which means you could transfer directly into the second semester of a wide range of La Trobe's postgraduate business degrees, should you decide to further your studies.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Business, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across one year. Each subject is valued at 15 credit points.
Core subjects
Complete the following:
- Introduction To Accounting And Finance
- Principles Of Economics
- Statistics For Business And Finance
- Sustainable Management And Marketing
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
You are required to have a successful completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee a place offer. Entry into all courses is based on competitive selection and limited places may be available.
English language requirements
International students should score 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0. Contact the university to find further information about English language requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit for previous study is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Possible roles include:
- Corporate Consultant
- Business Development Manager
- Business Analyst
Learning outcomes
- Explain the key theories and principles that guide the conduct of businesses and the markets in which they operate.
- Apply theories and concepts to analyse and resolve common business problems.
- Work effectively with others to achieve stated project outcomes.
- Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated fees per year 2026: $17,200 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 60 credit points for one 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.