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Undergraduate Certificate in Business

Certificate

The Undergraduate Certificate in Business at Charles Sturt University offers a dynamic introduction to business, serving as a pathway to advanced degrees like the Bachelor of Business. It provides foundational knowledge and credit for further studies.

Key details

Degree Type

Certificate

Duration

0.5 - 1 years full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$8,688 per year

About this course

Overview

The world of business has never been more dynamic. Start your career or upskill in your current role with the Undergraduate Certificate in Business from Charles Sturt University.

This business course is also the ideal pathway to our Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Studies and Bachelor of Accounting degrees. Complete your certificate and get entry - with credit - into the bachelor.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent)
A completed AQF Certificate III or higher, studied at a TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or equivalent
A completed Tertiary Preparation Certificate (TPC) or bridging program studied at a TAFE, Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or University, or equivalent
Work experience of at least two years full time equivalence within the same industry as the course profile as evidenced by a detailed resume.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT).

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

The Undergraduate Certificate in Business is a stepping stone to careers in HRM, Management and Leadership, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Accounting and Finance.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjects22 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsMGT100Organisations and Management8 credit ptsMKT110Marketing Fundamentals8 credit ptsBUS114Contemporary Employability and Learning6 credit ptsRestricted electives10 Credit PointsSet A2 Credit Points

Select one (1) subject from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsEMP103Workplace Communication2 credit ptsEMP105Technology for the Connected Workplace2 credit ptsSet B8 Credit Points

Select one (1) subject from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsACC127Accounting and Financial Literacy8 credit ptsECO130Business Economics8 credit ptsHRM210Human Resource Management8 credit ptsLAW110Business Law8 credit ptsQBM100Data Analytics for Business8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.