Torrens University Australia
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Learn to make effective decisions in a global context, and develop your business acumen and leadership ability.
Course overview
A Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is a foundation in leadership, marketing and business management. With us, you'll learn to make effective decisions in a global context. Develop your business acumen and leadership ability. Apply what you learn in your current workplace or a new venture.
This course is designed to help you develop strong business acumen, which will help you to lead people, teams and businesses and enhance your career prospects. You’ll learn how you can apply your knowledge and skills instantly in your current workplace or a new entrepreneurial venture.
Key facts
Fitzroy
Fortitude Valley
Sydney
Wakefield Street
September, 2026
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration course comprises three core subjects and one elective.
Core subjects
Complete the following subjects:
- Business Environment
- Business Communications
- Marketing
Electives
Complete one of the following electives:
- Business Decision Analytics
- Strategic Management
- Employer-Based Project
- Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
- Business Law and International Contexts
- International Business Strategy
- Corporate Sustainability
- Technology Strategy
- Global Management
- Enterprise Development Unit
- Principles of Project Management
- Foundations of Information Systems
- Data Modelling and Database Design
- Cybersecurity
Contact the university or visit its official website for the complete list of electives to choose from.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- An undergraduate degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
- Applicants without formal qualifications are eligible to apply if they have seven (7) years of relevant work experience and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with Torrens University Australia. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to critically analyse core business functions, implement strategic processes, manage risk and lead complex teams, preparing you for a management role within almost any organisation.
Potential career paths:
- Project manager
- Project developer
- Account manager
- Policy officer
Learning outcomes
- Develop an understanding of advanced business principles and their practical use.
- Determine business solutions and systematically evaluate risk.
- Master industry-standard software to analyse data for informed decision-making.
- Interpret complex issues and communicate effectively with a broader audience.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative subject price in 2026: $3,813 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated total price in 2026: $15,252 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Subject prices are based on 10-credit-point blocks.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- 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.