University of the Sunshine Coast
Graduate Certificate in Business Research
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 4 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Build your knowledge and skills in key research methods used in business and prepare yourself for further study.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business Research course gives you a good foundation for entry into a research program.
In this program, you will work with experienced academics to develop your research topic, plan and draft a literature review, gain a solid understanding of key research methodologies and develop a proposal for a research project.
Key facts
What you will study
The program is comprised of four courses, totalling 48 units.
Required courses
- Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
- The Literature Review
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Applied Quantitative Research Methods
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
You must have a three-year bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution in business or a related field, or equivalent.
English language requirements
Candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Contact the university for details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Business research
- Pathway to further postgraduate studies
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative fee in 2025: $13,854 (domestic full-fee paying place)
This is an indicative fee for one year of full-time study. Actual fees will change based on courses selected and are subject to yearly increases.
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.
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.