Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce is designed for professionals who are looking to upskill in a range of business areas. An undergraduate degree is not required to undertake this program.
This program also offers a pathway into the Master of Commerce.
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce is designed for professionals who are looking to upskill in a range of business areas. An undergraduate degree is not required to undertake this program.
This program also offers a pathway into the Master of Commerce. You can select courses to meet your professional development needs or interests and you'll gain exposure to contemporary business thinking applications
UNSW Business School is ranked the #1 business school in Australia by AFR BOSS*. That means our business education leads the way in career impact, quality and reputation.
This program will give you the business knowledge and insights to match your professional development ambitions, in a short period of time.
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This program has been designed for professionals who wish to upskill in a particular area including business analytics, finance, marketing and human resource management. Students who do not hold an undergraduate degree but have five or more years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply for this degree.
Category A
A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification), as determined by UNSW Business School with an average grade of 60% or greater.
OR
Category B
5 years relevant work experience: for example, clerical or administrative work in a commercial, not-for-profit or public service organisation, supervisory or management, banking, finance or marketing experience or other business-related positions.
Application Requirements if applying under Category B
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
Category A
A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification), as determined by UNSW Business School with an average grade of 60% or greater.
OR
Category B
5 years relevant work experience: for example, clerical or administrative work in a commercial, not-for-profit or public service organisation, supervisory or management, banking, finance or marketing experience or other business-related positions.
Application Requirements if applying under Category B
Note: Applicants from non-211 universities in China wishing to study Postgraduate Coursework in the UNSW Business School, must achieve a minimum overall average of 88 in their current university's grading system. This is equivalent to an 85% Australian scaled average using the calculator.
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you're completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College's Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
The skills and insights gained from your Graduate Certificate in Commerce can have an immediate positive effect on your career. Your education is shaped by industry leaders and world class academics - experts who recognise the future will present career opportunities that don't exist today - and your potential professional network extends to more than 90,000 Business School alumni worldwide.
The Business School offers students a suite of professional development with Career Accelerator industry networking and mentoring opportunities.