Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

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Duration
0.5 years full-time, 1 year part-time
Location
Online
Next start term
Term 1, 2027
Study mode
Online
Course code
CC51
CRICOS
084199G
First-year fee
A$19,320 (2026 Indicative)
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Overview

The CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Business Administration provides you with opportunities to study contemporary management practices. Advance your career with this degree, or upon completion further your studies with the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, the Master of Business Administration or other Masters courses at CQU.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will provide you with opportunities to study a broad range of topics relating to aspects of organisational management. You will develop the creative, analytical and interpersonal capabilities crucial for successful business leadership. The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration allows articulation into the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other Masters courses depending on your previous work experience and study.

Study Experience

Discover more about your postgraduate business administration degree, offering flexible study options and seamless pathways to help advance your knowledge. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Student Support
  • Experienced Teaching Team
  • Authentic Learning Experiences
  • Research Pathways
  • Seamless Pathways
  • Flexible Online Study
  • International student from Colombia standing against a wall in a suit.
    “
    The MBA was truly enriching, providing me with invaluable knowledge, resources and skills that I continue to apply. The proficiency I gained in English opened many career opportunities. I was appointed as a faculty dean and a lecturer specialising in research on an industrial engineering program.

    Oscar Mauricio Cepeda-Rosas

    Master of Business Administration | Colombia

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the course, you may consider targeting employment in the areas of business consultation, or middle to high-level business management.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. 

You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below. Visit the Academic Calendars webpage for key dates relevant to your chosen intake.

Available Locations

Your Course

You must complete four units (24 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (4 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Additional Information

If you have already completed a study relevant to the course you have enrolled in, you may be eligible for credit transfer.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Course Fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms). 

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

Study online from outside Australia and access reduced fees for the duration of your course. Graduate certificates are A$8760 in total, and bachelor and master courses are A$17 520 for the first year in 2027. 

Fees are indicative and based on a full-time study load of 24 credit points per term. Graduate certificate fees are based on one term (six months) of study, while bachelor and master fees are based on two terms (one year) of study.

You may be eligible for a scholarship depending on your citizenship, your study mode or whether you're pursuing a research degree. Together with our affordable tuition fees, this can help make achieving your study goals more affordable.

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In addition to your course fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. These may include visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, living expenses and more.

How to Apply

You can apply through an agent for expert guidance, or directly via iStart, our online application system for international students if you’re in Australia.

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