Graduate Certificate in Business

Graduate Certificate

Take the next step in your management career with the Graduate Certificate in Business-a complete stand-alone course, or your pathway to an MBA. The Graduate Certificate in Business comprises postgraduate courses in economics, marketing, organisational behaviour and accounting....

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Course Code

41210, 089264G

About this course

Covering the cornerstone areas of modern business, this practical business course equips participants with the skills to advance their business careers and reach decision-making roles in their chosen industry or profession. The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed for graduates of non-business disciplines and also for experienced professionals who did not undertake an undergraduate degree. Candidates are typically already working in business, but have not been exposed to formal learning in business disciplines such as economics, marketing, organisational behaviour and accounting. The course is suitable for those with a non-business background including technical disciplines such as science, health and engineering who wish to move into business decision-making, non-technical and general management roles. You'll study under experienced School staff, who have had both academic and practical business experience at a high level. These individuals come from a variety of specialisations, undertake research into modern business, and many have active roles in businesses including as directors, consultants and mentors. The Graduate Certificate in Business comprises four core units which can be credited towards the Flexible MBA at UWA (which requires completion of a further eight units for a total of twelve units).

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

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Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

COURSE ENTRY

Application requirements

Applicants should submit their application online with the following documentation. High-quality colour scans of original documents are to be uploaded into the application portal prior to assessment.

Original proof of citizenship (one of the following):
- passport (and visa if necessary)
- birth certificate
- Australian Citizenship certificate
- Original academic transcripts (unless previously from UWA)
Proof of English language competency
A current curriculum vitae (CV) outlining your professional work experience
Two referee names and contact details (these can be included in your CV)

Note: Hard-copy original transcripts and degree certificates from previous studies may be requested at any time as part of the process of verifying the authenticity of any documents provided with an application. Read more here about uploading scanned documents.

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact our Future Students Team.

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Application requirements

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a curriculum vitae and two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA.

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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on-
(a) a curriculum vitae and two satisfactory referees, as recognised by UWA.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed to equip experienced professionals with the knowledge and skills to take the next step in their management careers. Graduates are employed in senior positions across a wide range of industries.

Career Pathways The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed to equip experienced professionals with the knowledge and skills to take the next step in their management careers. Graduates are employed in senior positions across a wide range of industries.

94%

UWA Graduate employment rate

93%

UWA Graduate Certificate in Business student satisfaction rate

Further Study

Graduate Certificate in Business graduates can choose to articulate into the MBA Flexible, counting the four units completed in the Graduate Certificate towards the 12-unit MBA.

Postgraduate study at UWA

Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Do you want to start-up a new venture, enhance your own business or commercialise ideas?

Course structure

Core

Take all units (24 points):

ACCT5602 Accounting (6)
ECON5503 Economic Management and Strategy (6)
MGMT5501 Organisational Behaviour (6)
MKTG5550 Marketing Principles (6)

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