Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Business (International Business)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop skills in international business and global leadership, supported by strong digital capabilities and highly transferable competencies.
Course overview
This program is ideal for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of international business. As part of this program, you’ll explore the international business environment across various disciplines, such as accounting, finance, logistics, management and marketing.
In today's highly globalised business environment, workplaces are more diverse than ever, making it crucial for business leaders to adapt to new cultural settings and work effectively with others. To build your cultural intelligence and enhance your leadership skills, you’ll engage with theoretical frameworks to understand key aspects of cultural intelligence, enabling you to interpret differences in cultural behaviour. Simultaneously, you'll develop practical skills to respond appropriately and effectively in culturally diverse situations.
Moreover, you’ll examine the approaches and technologies enterprises use to investigate business issues and develop insights that guide effective business strategy. Through hands-on application of key theories and business research tools, you'll gain skills in collecting and analysing data about the business environment as well as its internal processes and generate insights to help businesses create value through innovation, product development and process improvement.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Business (International Business), students must complete 48 credit points.
Core units
- Cultural Intelligence for Global Leadership
- Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets
- Managing in a Globalised Economy
- Business Intelligence
Entry requirements
You must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
- A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
- At least five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Upon completing QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Business (International Business), you’ll possess the expertise and skills to succeed in organisations both in Australia and around the world, including multinational enterprises, smaller firms operating across borders, government agencies and consulting firms that serve international companies.
Potential career options for graduates include:
- Business Analyst
- Chief International Officer
- Chief sustainability officer
- Global Business Development Director
- Global Innovation Strategist
- Global Supply Chain Director
- Global Trade Operations Director
- International Business Specialist
- International Sales Director
- Senior Trade Compliance Manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $18,400 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 credit points (normally four 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.
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.