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Murdoch University

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Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

  • Graduate Certificate

Study a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration online or on campus, to develop the business skills you need to succeed in a senior management role.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
C1106, 102593K
Domestic Fees
$14,700 per year / $14,700 total
International Fees
$18,540 per year / $18,540 total

About this course

Overview

If you are looking to increase your knowledge in business management, trial part of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, connect with like-minded professionals, and develop business management skills to further your career, this course is for you.

You'll study core units in accounting and finance, plus choose specialist units to create a personalised qualification that suits your goals and career aspirations.

You can choose to specialise in two of the following areas:

  • Organisational behaviour and management
  • Strategic research in international markets
  • Strategic marketing management
  • Health policy and governance
  • Strategic risks and projects
  • Entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Global business and Asia
  • Human Resources
  • Sustainability
  • Economics
  • Not-for-profit organisations
  • Business, society and the environment
  • Leading enterprises
  • Growth strategies

3 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Murdoch

  1. Customise your course with the ability to choose from different areas to create your own unique specialisation based on your career goals and aspirations.
  2. If you're looking to continue on and complete an MBA, you can complete this Master's degree in as little as 18 months, by using the four core units completed in this course as credit.
  3. Benefit from our links with the Asia Research Centre and Centre for Responsible Citizenship and Sustainability as you learn the business skills and social skills to lead global enterprises.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

  • Accounting for managers
  • Business finance
  • A specialist area of your choice

Your future career

A postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities. Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to. Careers could include:

  • Operations Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Strategy Manager
  • Business Operations Manager
  • Finance Manager

Good management is needed across all industries. You could find yourself working in government, media, advertising, finance and other areas of business or non-government organisations (NGOs).

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Entry requirements

Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher; or satisfactory preparation for the course through informal or non-formal learning and/or professional experiences subject to the approval of the Academic Chair

Study locations

Perth

How to apply

How to apply

Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

  • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
  • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

  1. Change of name documentation
  2. Marriage certificate
  3. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
  4. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

  1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
    • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
    • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
  2. GTE documents (if applicable) - Check the GTE requirements page for further information
    • GTE Form 2
    • Personal Statement (SOP)
    • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
  3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

  1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
  2. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
  3. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
  4. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
  5. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
  6. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Murdoch University.
83.9%
Overall satisfaction
78.3%
Skill scale
72.7%
Teaching scale
84.9%
Employed full-time
$103k
Average salary