Graduate Certificate of Business Administration available 2017 only

Graduate Certificate

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Course Code

GC-BUSADM2, 075583G

Study Mode

In person

International Fees

$14,400 per year

About this course

The Graduate Certificate provides the foundation level for people seeking careers and qualifications in business and management. It may serve as an entry level for managers qualified in other tertiary disciplines. The four units cover the areas of financial planning and decision-making, strategic marketing, operations management and leadership, each within the context of entrepreneurial activity in organisations.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:

Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and an ability to engage in critical enquiry
Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
Effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
Adaptable and able to manage change, and
Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration forms the first stage for the Master of Business Administration [available 2017 only]. To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Business Administration students must complete 50 credit points comprising:

Four core stage 1 units of study (12.5 credit points each)

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Swinburne University of Technology