Macquarie University
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop a strong understanding of essential business administration concepts and enhance your strategic business skills.
Course overview
The best administrators are equally talented at managing tasks as they are at managing people – they’re leaders, innovators, clear communicators, strategic thinkers, planners, decision makers and creative problem-solvers.
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is designed for those wishing to learn or update their knowledge of key elements of business management. It will develop your understanding of key business practices related to people, finance, marketing and strategy.
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is primarily delivered at our City Campus. However, some units are delivered at our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park or online. To successfully complete the course, you may need to attend classes at both campuses and/or online.
Key facts
21st September, 2026
What you will study
You must earn 40 credit points. Each unit is valued at 10 credit points.
- Marketing Management: Creating Value for Stakeholders
- Accounting for Business Leaders: Enhancing Decision Making
- Managerial Economics: Making Better Decisions
- Managing People: Leading Ethical and Inclusive Futures
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To qualify for entry to this degree, you must have one of the following:
- An AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65, and three years (full-time equivalent) of relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level.
- Five years of relevant work experience at a managerial or professional level.
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
The required standard of English for this degree is outlined here: IELTS - Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0 and an overall score of 7.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by having one of the following:
- An approved English language test at the required level.
- A qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction.
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
Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- Account Manager
- Business Consultant
- CEO or General Manager
- Entrepreneur
- Finance Manager
- Industry Specialist Manager
- Innovator
- International Marketing Consultant
- Operations Manager
- Production Manager
- Sales Manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $21,800 (domestic full-fee paying place).
The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (four units) per semester or 80 credit points (eight 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.