University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Online
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop essential business leadership and management skills through the study of organisational change, marketing, accounting and managerial economics, with a focus on ethical decision-making and responsible business practice.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is designed for aspiring leaders, business professionals, entrepreneurs and technical specialists seeking to strengthen their management capabilities. The course introduces fundamental business principles, with an emphasis on ethical leadership, sustainable practices and informed decision-making in contemporary organisations.
Study covers leadership and organisational change, marketing in technology-driven environments, financial accounting and managerial economics. You will examine how businesses respond to changing market conditions, manage people and resources and use financial information to support strategic decisions. Learning develops analytical thinking, communication and problem-solving capabilities, alongside an understanding of social responsibility and sustainable business management.
Delivered 100% online, the course comprises four compulsory subjects totalling 24 credit points and can be completed in eight months. The online delivery format accommodates professionals balancing study with existing work commitments. Graduates may also qualify for progression into the Master of Business Administration, requiring eight additional subjects to complete the master's qualification.
Key facts
15th March, 2027
10th May, 2027
5th July, 2027
30th August, 2027
25th October, 2027
What you will study
The course includes the following four subjects:
- Leading People and Change
- Marketing in the Age of Technology
- Accounting for Decision Makers
- Managerial Economics
Entry requirements
This course is currently accepting applications from Australian citizens and permanent residents only.
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- A completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or an overseas equivalent OR
- A minimum of five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional work experience AND demonstrated general capacity to undertake tertiary education.
Relevant professional experience includes roles in management, professional services, technical occupations, community and personal services, clerical and administrative work, and sales across various industries. Experience must demonstrate skills, knowledge and competencies relevant to the course.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
Applicants required to demonstrate professional work experience must provide:
- A curriculum vitae (CV) AND one of the following:
- A Statement of Service provided by an employer.
- A completed UTS Statement of Service signed by an employer.
- A statutory declaration confirming relevant professional experience (Australian residents only).
- An official letter from an accountant or solicitor on company letterhead confirming professional experience, business duration and nature of the business.
- A business registration certificate in the original language and English, such as ASIC documentation, an ABN or equivalent evidence.
English language requirements
The English language proficiency requirements for applicants with international qualifications are:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL paper-based: Overall score of 550–583, with a minimum Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4.5.
- TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 79–93, with a minimum writing score of 21.
- UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AE5): Pass.
- Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 58–64, with a minimum writing score of 50.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall score of 176–184, with a minimum writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Critical thinking and analytical skills: Advance your critical thinking and analytical skills to develop innovative business solutions applicable to your current organisation.
- Communication and interpersonal skills: Have the ability to communicate ideas, decisions and strategies clearly to a variety of stakeholders and apply interpersonal skills that are sensitive to Indigenous peoples and other diverse people, cultures and contexts.
- Ethical decision-making: Learn how to evaluate and apply principles of ethics, sustainability, social responsibility and Indigenous perspectives to your business decisions.
- Global leadership: Gain advanced leadership skills and knowledge that you can integrate into your everyday practice, including researching and analysing complex information and concepts to support business decisions in local and international contexts.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Domestic full-fee paying prices
- Indicative tuition fee per 6-credit-point subject in 2027: $4,977
- Indicative annual tuition fee (24 credit points) in 2027: $19,908
- Indicative total course fee in 2027: $19,908
Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP to defer all or part of their tuition fees.
The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) may apply and is not included in the indicative tuition fees.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review and may change.
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.