Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Duration
0.5 years full-time, 1 year part-time
Location
Online
Next start term
Term 2, 2026
Study mode
On Campus, Online
Course code
CC51
CRICOS
084199G
First-year fee
A$19,320 (2026 Indicative)
An MBA student stands in an office with crossed arms smiling confidently at the camera.

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

  • 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.

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

We offer a range of scholarships to support international students. Our merit scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students based on academic excellence and provide course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%. 

We also have region-specific scholarships for students from selected regions, offering a 25% reduction in course fees. 

You don’t need to submit a separate application for scholarships funded by the University. We automatically assess all eligible students for the best available scholarship when you apply for your course.

Browse our scholarships.

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

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.