University of Western Australia
Graduate Certificate in Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 4 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain the skills to advance your business career and reach decision-making roles in your chosen industry or profession.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Business is designed for graduates of non-business disciplines and also for experienced professionals who did not undertake an undergraduate degree. Candidates are typically already working in business, but have not been exposed to formal learning in business disciplines such as economics, marketing, organisational behaviour and accounting.
The course is suitable for those with a non-business background including technical disciplines such as science, health and engineering who wish to move into business decision-making non-technical and general management roles.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 24 points.
Core units (six points each)
- Accounting
- Economic Management and Strategy
- Organisational Behaviour
- Marketing Principles
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent and at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
- Significant work experience including at least five years with a material level of responsibility.
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the university to be eligible for a place.
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed to equip experienced professionals with the knowledge and skills to take the next step in their management careers. Graduates are employed in senior positions across a wide range of industries.
Learning outcomes
You'll learn to:
- Understand the foundations of business practice, through study of Organisational Behaviour, Accounting, Economics and Marketing Principles.
- Apply the latest management thinking in your own workplace.
- Understand organisational culture, strategy and performance.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual course fee in 2025: $20,450 (domestic full-fee paying place)
A student’s annual fee 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.