Graduate Certificate of Business (Business Foundations)

Graduate Certificate

If you don't have a bachelor qualification in the business area, and want to go on to study the Master of Business, the Business Foundation specialisation can be an ideal start for you.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$8,160 per year

About this course

Overview

If you don't have a bachelor qualification in the business area, and want to go on to study the Master of Business, the Business Foundation specialisation can be an ideal start for you.
You'll develop foundational knowledge in adaptive leadership, talent strategy, customer experience and managerial economics.
The flexible delivery at UniSQ allows you to study business courses online or on-campus, part-time or full-time depending on what suits your career goals and work/life commitments.

Further study

The Graduate Certificate of Business can be a stepping stone if you want to go on and study the Graduate Diploma of Business or the Master of Business.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent.
or
A minimum of three years' professional work experience, or equivalent. Further information on admission through work experience is available.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Study locations

Springfield

Toowoomba

Career pathways

Career outcomes

The Business Foundations specialisation provides graduates with foundational business knowledge to upskill or side-skill in their current role or head into further study at a Masters level.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units.

Courses to be studied Units Specialisation courses 4 Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

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How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024	Monday 2 September	Monday 26 August	Monday 2 September	Friday 6 December

Further information

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