- Online Study
- Start: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct
- 8+ months
- $4,880 per subject (2024) | $5,150 per subject (2025)
Exceptional E-learning
Fuelled by our Signature Pedagogy, we present a best-in-class online business curriculum.
Community: Enter Australia's premier business network. Gain personal access to a select circle of peers, academic leaders, and industry experts.
Challenge: Expand strategic thinking across diverse contexts. Go beyond learning to excel, leaving a lasting impact in a complex world.
Expertise: Explore diverse ideas and opinions to enrich your knowledge base and professional brand.
Engagement: Embark on an immersive academic journey. Dive into tailored learning activities and real-world challenges.
Flexible study options
Tailor your postgraduate journey through flexible entry and exit points:
- Professional Certificate in Business Administration Online
- Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Online
- Graduate Diploma in Business Administration Online
- Master of Business Administration Online
Complete your studies in just four months or extend your path towards an MBA, with the freedom to pause if life gets too busy.
What you will study
While undertaking this online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration program, you will complete four subjects, totalling 50 credit points, over eight months. You will study the equivalent of one subject (12.5 credit points) each study period. There are two half subjects (6.25 credit points) which are indicated in the list below.
Core subject:
This subject establishes a foundation essential not only for being an effective manager, but also for the remainder of the program. It provides an overview of key areas that need to be managed effectively for an organisation to be successful, and the interconnectedness of those areas. Key areas addressed include strategy, marketing, organisational values and sustainability.
The equivalent of three subjects from those listed below:
Accounting is the “language of business” and is used for performance measurement, business contracting and managerial decision-making. An understanding of and the ability to use accounting information will be essential to students' success as a manager. This subject provides students with foundational accounting knowledge useful not only internally for managerial decision-making, but also for more externally-focused judgments (eg: benchmarking an organisation’s strengths and weaknesses).
Organisations face many adaptive challenges to survive and thrive in a complex and uncertain environment, driven by forces such as globalisation and technology. This subject helps students become leaders in this context. Leadership is particularly important in organisation structures that are flat, flexible, diverse and global.
Organisations operate within a societal context of diverse stakeholders. Students examine the relationship of the organisation with these stakeholders, as well as their own responsibility to stakeholders. They consider strategies for achieving social responsibility goals such as environmental sustainability, employee satisfaction and societal welfare, taking into account both the ethical case and the business case for such strategies.
Contemporary organisations are awash in data, whether it be about their customers, internal operating processes or financial activities. Harnessing this data allows managers to better understand their organisation, and thus make more informed decisions. This subject addresses fundamental data analytic skills necessary to extract information from data that then can be used to make better managerial decisions.
Effective management of individuals, teams and organisations requires an understanding of human behaviour. This subject examines human behaviour at the individual, group and organisational levels through a business lens. This subject assists students to better manage themselves, and better manage and lead other people, groups and organisations.
To be successful, organisations need to recognise, create, grow and protect market-based assets that influence demand. This subject focuses on the challenges organisations face in managing demand, and how to address those challenges with optimal demand-side strategies.
Economics is relevant to everything an organisation does, from its operations and performance to its interactions with stakeholders and society more broadly. This subject addresses fundamental economic concepts and analytical skills, providing students with the tools of economic reasoning necessary for developing and evaluating strategic business options and making better decisions.
Your stepping stone to the Melbourne Business School Online MBA
^ With no individual subject mark less than 60, including in at least one quantitative subject.
It’s now more achievable than ever for a graduate certificate student to become an MBA graduate with Melbourne Business School Online.
All Online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration students who complete their program with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 or above, with no individual subject mark less than 60, including in at least one quantitative subject, will now have the opportunity to articulate directly into our Online MBA.
The Melbourne Business School Online experience
Melbourne Business School Online provides a flexible and immersive learning experience designed to adapt to the diverse needs and circumstances of all students.
Six intakes per year
An online experience designed for today
Accessible for the ambitious
Fees & Requirements
To apply for the Melbourne Business School Online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, applicants must have:
- A university degree and two years of work experience, or six years of work experience
- Met the University's English language requirements
Documentary evidence of meeting the accepted minimum scores within the previous 24 months may be required.
The minimum accepted scores are:
- IELTS (Academic) – 7.0 overall, with no band less than 6.5
- TOEFL IBT – minimum score of 102, with a written score minimum of 24 and no individual score lower than 21
- PTE - English Academic PTE with a minimum score of 72, written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 64.
$4,880 per subject*, a total of $19,520 for the program*.
FEE-HELP is available for eligible Australian citizens.
*Fees listed are for calendar year 2024. Melbourne Business School Online reserve the right to adjust course fees annually.
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FAQs
A Graduate Certificate is a short, focused postgraduate program designed to provide essential knowledge and skills in a specific field or discipline. It is an ideal choice for those looking to gain expertise in a particular area without committing to a full master's degree. The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Melbourne Business School Online offers a comprehensive understanding of business administration and includes a selection of core subjects, allowing students to tailor their education to their career goals.
The Online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration program at Melbourne Business School Online typically takes eight months to complete. This program is designed to be flexible, allowing you to study at your own pace while juggling other responsibilities. With six intakes per year, you can start your studies when it suits you best, making it convenient for working professionals or individuals with busy schedules.
To apply for the Melbourne Business School Online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, applicants must have:
- A university degree and two years of work experience, or six years of work experience and
- Meet English language requirements
While specific admission requirements may vary by institution, many Graduate Certificate programs, including the one offered by Melbourne Business School Online, are accessible to individuals with diverse educational backgrounds, making them an excellent option for professional development and career advancement.
Absolutely. The Melbourne Business School Online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is designed to provide fundamental skills, insights into business efficiencies, and a globally accredited qualification. It serves as a valuable stepping stone, allowing graduates to articulate directly into the Online MBA program and enhance their career prospects.
The Graduate Certificate, comprises of subjects such as Financial Accounting, Marketing, and Managerial Economics, which equips students with foundational skills essential for success in the dynamic business landscape. With accreditation from AACSB and EFMD (EQUIS), it offers a globally recognised qualification, supporting career growth.
Melbourne Business School Online provides flexible entry and exit points, allowing individuals to tailor their postgraduate journey. Options include progressing to a Graduate Diploma, Master of Business Administration, or pausing studies if life gets too busy. (can we please link out to these degree pages)
Students are required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 or above, with no individual subject mark less than 60, including in at least one quantitative subject. This opens the opportunity for Graduate Certificate students to articulate directly into the Online MBA, enhancing their academic and career prospects.