University of New England
Graduate Certificate in Business
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
This flexible course allows you to tailor your studies to achieve your personal career goals, building on your existing knowledge base to broaden your skillset and career opportunities in your chosen area of business.
Course overview
From sole traders to leaders of multinational corporations, businesspeople seek growth opportunities in an uncertain and rapidly changing world. With UNE's Graduate Certificate in Business, you will hone your skills and knowledge to anticipate and respond to opportunities and challenges, and to help businesses thrive, in a dynamic environment — both locally and globally.
You can also gain credit from your completed Graduate Certificate of Business units towards a Master of Business Administration, if you choose to progress to higher-level studies.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
February, 2026
June, 2026
October, 2026
What you will study
To qualify for the award, a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 400-level or above. Each unit is valued at six credit points.
For candidates admitted under Rule (a) and Rule (e).
Core units
Complete the following units:
- Advanced Organisational Behaviour
- Marketing Management
Specialisations
Complete 12 credit points from one of the following specialisations:
Human Resource Management
Complete the following unit:
- Strategic Human Resource Management
Human Resource Management - Additional Unit
And complete six credit points from the following units:
- Employment Relations
- Organisational Leadership: Theory and Practice
Management
Complete the following unit:
- Management Practices in Responsible Organisations
Management - Additional Unit
Complete six credit points from the following units:
- Managerial Judgement and Decisions
- Management of Change
Sustainability
Complete the following unit:
- Business Ethics, CSR and Sustainability
Sustainability - Additional Unit
And complete six credit points from the following units:
- Management Practices in Responsible Organisations
- Strategic Management Research Project
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
This course is offered under six admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed a bachelor's qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline, AND you have a minimum of two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A.
Rule B: You have completed a bachelor's qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline, AND you have a minimum of two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B.
Rule C: You have completed an advanced diploma (AQF Level 6) in a relevant discipline from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), AND you have a minimum of four years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C.
Rule D: You have completed a diploma (AQF Level 5) in a relevant discipline from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), AND you have a minimum of six years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D.
Rule E: You have a minimum of five years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule E.
Rule F: You have completed ONE of the following qualifications or their overseas equivalents, in any discipline:
- Bachelor's (AQF Level 7)
- Bachelor honours (AQF Level 8)
- Graduate certificate (AQF Level 8)
- Graduate diploma (AQF Level 8)
- Master's (AQF Level 9)
- Doctorate (AQF Level 10)
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule F.
Relevant professional experience refers to a position of responsibility in any organisational or industry context.
Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Accounting
- Business
- Economics
- Finance
- Human resources management
- Leadership
- Management
English language requirements
You may be required to show how you satisfy the English language requirements for this course. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.
- If you are admitted under Rules B or C, you will be granted 12 CP of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule D, you will be granted six CP of Block Advanced Standing.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your study within the last 10 years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule D, you can apply for up to a further six CP of Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rules A, E, or F, you can apply for up to 12 CP of Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Develop advanced business skills that you can apply to your work in a range of government, private and non-profit organisations in Australia or overseas, in roles as diverse as:
- Accounting and finance
- Agribusiness
- Business analytics
- Economics
- Human resources
- Marketing
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate specialised knowledge of contemporary business-related theory and practice in order to promote sustainable business in a globalised economy.
- Identify and critically assess disciplinary concepts and issues.
- Identify, critically evaluate and synthesise relevant information drawn from a range of sources in order to analyse complex business related issues, and develop solutions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in information transfer in written and oral formats at a professional level, either independently or working collaboratively.
Fees and CSP
Estimated first-year and full fee in 2026: $8,688 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Estimated first-year and full fee in 2026: $15,288 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time: $373
The costs will depend on the units you choose to study, as the cost of individual units varies. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require fewer than 48 credit points, the fees indicated are based on the total credit points needed for the completion of that course.
Student fees 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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
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.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.