Graduate Certificate in Business

at University of South Australia

You will study four courses that will give you a broad-based foundation in business. Key areas include:
 

• accounting
• marketing
• economics
• global business environment trends

FIRST YEAR
 

• Accounting for Management M
• Marketing Management
• Economic Principles for Business

Entrants to the program shall normally hold one of the following:
 

• A completed Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
• A completed Advanced Diploma (or Associate Degree) plus 1 year professional experience; or
• A completed Diploma and 2 years professional experience; or
• 3 years professional experience.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test
 

• IELTS total [6.5]
• IELTS reading [6.0]
• IELTS writing [6.0]

FEES 

AUD$ 18,850 per annum (per 0.5 EFTSL)

Due to the flexibility in which you can apply this degree, there are many career paths you can aspire to – you could consider careers such as:
 

• Business adviser: working with new or established businesses; analysing business plans and financial statements; advising on investments, marketing, funding and financial trends; understanding consumer needs and how to improve profitability
• Business/Organisational analyst: interpreting data and reporting on it; making recommendations based on research findings; applying qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data
• Business development consultant: sales planning; account management; relationship building; developing business plans; marketing initiatives
• Business owner: setting up a business or businesses; taking risks and serving as the chief decision maker; monitoring and controlling business activities, budget and resources
• Entrepreneur: using initiative, commercial acumen and broad ranging business skills to develop or transform a product or service for yourself or an organisation
• Project manager/lead: ensuring projects are delivered on time and according to project plans; managing project team resources; scheduling, preparation and resource forecasting; managing vendors and suppliers; managing budgets
• Risk manager: assessing and identifying potential risks that could endanger the reputation, safety, security and financial prosperity of a client or organisation; implementing processes and procedures to ensure the client is prepared to deal with any potential risk elements