University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
General management skills are developed to provide expertise in strategic thinking, critical analysis, developing and implementing business plans, decision-making under uncertainty, understanding organisational dynamics, effective communication and promoting change.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration provides foundation skills used in the general management of a business enterprise for either non-graduates who have extensive business experience or those looking to gain more of a business understanding. The course encompasses the ethos of practice-based learning, social justice, inclusion, and research with real-world impact. In addition to the on-campus degree, UTS offers an online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.
The course features four core subjects that introduces students to key managerial and business concepts. These core subjects are from our MBA program and provide an immersive experience with students from diverse industry, cultural and educational backgrounds.
Key facts
What you will study
The course comprises 24 credit points, made up of four core MBA subjects (six credit points each).
- Leading People and Change
- Marketing Decision Making
- Economics for Management
- Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification.
- A minimum of four years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education.
Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience, you need Curriculum Vitae and Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer.
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer.
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only).
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and the nature of the business.
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses).
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
- AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
- C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Career options include management-level positions in industry or government. Students benefit from access to the UTS MBA Career Advantage Program, providing tailored career support, experience solving real industry problems and industry networking throughout the course.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to develop creative solutions that address strategic business issues.
- Communicate business information effectively to various stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Interact and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Apply principles of ethics, sustainability and social responsibility to decision-making in business.
- Demonstrate skills in professional business practice by analysing complex information and concepts to support business decisions in local and international contexts.
- Critically reflect on communication and engagement in Indigenous contexts and apply ethical practice to work for and with Indigenous Australians.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $18,230 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.
Tuition fees are charged:
- Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
- Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
- At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.
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.