Graduate Certificate of Business
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Enhance your professional, management, communication and decision-making skills with the Graduate Certificate of Business.
Managers increasingly require highly developed knowledge and a broad set of applied techniques in order to be able to function effectively in contemporary business organisations.
The Graduate Certificate of Business is designed to expose students to contemporary business theories, concepts and skills that are the basis of successful management across a range of economic sectors.
The course focuses on developing advanced conceptual, transferable and professional attributes through a program of student-centred learning.
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business, students may be eligible to articulate (enter) into the second semester of any ICMS Masters course.
The course may be studied on a full-time basis comprising four core subjects of 4 credit points each over an 11-week trimester, or part-time equivalent.
| Level | Code | Subject | Prerequisite | Credit points |
| 600 | ACC601 | Accounting for Business Decisions | N/A | 4 |
| 600 | MKT601 | Contemporary Marketing | N/A | 4 |
| 600 | ECO600 | Economics and Finance for Business | N/A | 4 |
| 600 | MGT604 | Managing in the Global Context | N/A | 4 |
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Possess an advanced understanding of key management concepts and skills underpinning business operations.
- Critique a range of contemporary social, economic, political and cultural factors facing organisations in the new economy.
- Communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Synthesise and articulate information in order to generate evidence-based and sustainable solutions for business partners.
Quick facts
- CRICOS Course Code: 078930B
- UAC Course Codes: 900140 & 900141
- Accreditation Status: Active
- AQF Level: 8
- Campus: Northern Beaches Campus, Manly | City Campus, Sydney | online
- Duration: 18 weeks (or part time equivalent)
- Industry Training: N/A
- FEE-Help: DFEE
- Study Mode: on-campus | online
- Start: Main Intakes: February, May, August | Mid-Term Intakes: March, June, October & December
- Annual Indicative Student Enrolments: 149 Enrolments in 2019 (both campuses)
Career Options
Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business, students will benefit from a range of enhanced career opportunities. Graduates will find employment in a range of organisational settings in roles such as
- General management
- Business strategy
- Planning and operations
- Human resource management
- Sales and marketing
- Year one
The course information on this website is indicative of a typical study pattern only and is subject to change. Enrolled students will be made aware of changes to their course structure or subjects.
Not all subjects are offered every trimester. The Academic Consulting Office can assist you with subject selection and structuring your course.
How To Apply
- Read the course information carefully. Ensure the qualification aligns with your interests and career goals.
- Check the entry requirements. These will be different for domestic and international students.
- Complete the online application form directly or through one of international representatives, or via UAC (domestic students only).
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