Victoria University
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Online
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Build practical business knowledge across strategy, finance, marketing and responsible management, with a pathway into VU Online’s MBA.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Victoria University builds a foundation across key areas of contemporary business and management. You will examine strategic management, financial analysis, marketing, business ethics and sustainability while strengthening your ability to assess business challenges and make informed decisions.
Across four core units, you will explore how organisations plan for growth, evaluate financial performance, respond to changing markets and manage ethical and sustainability considerations. The qualification also provides a pathway into VU Online’s Master of Business Administration, with the four completed units contributing towards the MBA.
Delivered 100% online through VU Online’s Block Model, the course is studied part-time over a minimum of eight months. You complete one seven-week unit at a time, with approximately 20 hours of study recommended per week, and can commence in any of six study periods throughout the year.
Key facts
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25th August, 2027
What you will study
To attain the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, students are required to complete 48 credit points (equivalent to four units) of professional core units.
Core units
- Strategic Management and Business Policy
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- Marketing Management
- Financial Analysis
Entry requirements
Applicants must have one of the following requirements:
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- Applicants with a minimum of five years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
From taking the leap to a middle or senior management role to effectively running your own small business, a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will give you an edge and help progress your business career to the next level. Career opportunities may include:
- Account executive
- Project manager
- Systems manager
- Marketing manager
- Financial project manager
Fees and FEE-HELP
Cost per unit in 2026: $4,155 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Total cost for four units in 2026: $16,620 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The total cost of completing your degree at Victoria University (VU) Online depends on the number of units you study and whether you are eligible for advanced standing, which is assessed after you submit your application.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
2026 student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Note that you may be eligible for the Australian Government’s loan scheme, FEE-HELP. The loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying students with the cost of a university program. It can be used for all or part of the tuition.