Victoria University

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Designed to foster the key skills required of today’s emerging business leader, from strategic management and marketing to corporate ethics and financial analysis.

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Course overview

VU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Business Administration offers a pathway towards the university's highly respected and industry-recognised MBA course. Upon completion, you can continue your studies to earn the Master of Business Administration, preparing you to reshape the business landscape through creative problem-solving and innovative leadership

Delivered by student-focused and industry-connected academics, this course features four specialist units of study.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,995
More Information
Prices are calculated based on a part-time study load of four units
Intake
19th January, 2026
16th March, 2026
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
Units
4
Fees
More Information
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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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 2025: $3,995 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Total cost for NUMBER units in 2025: $15,980 (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 the amount of advanced standing you receive, which is assessed after you apply.

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.

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.