Graduate Certificate in Business

About

The Graduate Certificate in Business is for those who want to advance their career, formalise their industry experience or upskill and move into a business-focused role within their field. This course covers key business areas including accounting, financial management, organisational behaviour and marketing management.

The Graduate Certificate in Business caters for both professional and lifestyle commitments by giving students the choice to study on campus at Wollongong or Sydney CBD, or online.

Students undertaking the program have access to a full suite of support services including:

• access to dedicated course director
• extensive online library resources, including business journals, electronic books and business databases
• career and job-seeking assistance, including a specialist careers consultant who is accessible for up to 2 years after you graduate
• student counsellor.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business, you may enrol in a range of master’s programs offered by Sydney Business School and be eligible for credit for the 4 subjects completed within the Graduate Certificate. Progression to the MBA may also be possible with some credit.

Admission criteria

Either:

• a recognised bachelor degree, or recognised equivalent; or
• 3 years’ full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience or 7 years’ full-time equivalent general work experience.

Applicants with three years' full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience, or seven years' full-time equivalent general work experience, should contact UOW to discuss their options.

Fees and charges

This course will be offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year and the amount then represents the full cost of the course.

Australian Government financial assistance

University of Wollongong scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Wollongong website.

Visit the University of Wollongong website or call 1300 FOR UOW (1300 367 869).

Visit the Sydney Business School website.
Email the faculty via UOW Future Students.

Sydney Business School is the graduate school of the Faculty of Business and Law at University of Wollongong. Our courses are delivered from campuses located in the Sydney CBD at Circular Quay and Wollongong. They are designed for individuals seeking to expand their expertise, build professional excellence or enhance their leadership capabilities.