- Online Study
- Start: Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct
- 4+ 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 Professional Certificate in Business Administration program, you will complete two subjects, totalling 25 credit points, over four 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 one subject 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 gateway to the MBS Online MBA
^ With no individual subject mark less than 60, including in at least one quantitative subject.
Transitioning from your Professional Certificate in Business Administration to an MBA is now within reach through Melbourne Business School Online. Dive deeper into business fundamentals and equip yourself with a professional toolkit you can instantly apply to your career.
Students who complete the two subjects within the Professional Certificate with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 or above, will be offered the opportunity to progress directly into our Graduate Certificate, paving the way to advance further into the Graduate Diploma or Online MBA in the future.
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 Professional 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 $9,760 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
The Professional Certificate in Business Administration is a comprehensive program offered by Melbourne Business School Online. It consists of two subjects, including the foundational Business Essentials subject and another subject of your choice. This program focuses on providing fundamental business skills, essential personal skills, and management tools for immediate application in your professional role.
The Professional Certificate in Business Administration from Melbourne Business School Online is a unique offering designed to equip students with immediately applicable learnings in business essentials. It serves as the foundation for further postgraduate studies and offers flexibility for career-driven individuals.
As of 2023, the Melbourne Business School Online MBA is ranked as Australia's #1 MBA by QS International Trade Ranking. While specific global rankings may vary, it holds international accreditation from AACSB and EFMD (EQUIS), ensuring it meets high-quality standards.
The program offers flexibility, collaboration opportunities, and a curriculum designed to align with the evolving business landscape, making it a valuable choice for career growth.
The Professional Certificate in Business Administration imparts fundamental business knowledge, essential personal skills, and insights into business efficiencies, managerial ethics, and data analytics. This program is crafted to provide an immediate impact on your role and enhance your understanding of critical business elements.
Graduates of the Professional Certificate in Business Administration are supported by the best in business and connected to a network of like-minded professionals. The program prepares individuals to ignite ideas, lead organisations, and meet change head-on by providing practical and applicable skills.
To apply for the MBS Online Professional Certificate of Business Administration, applicants must meet the University’s English language requirements and have a university degree and two years of work experience or six years of work experience.
The online Professional Certificate in Business Administration typically takes four months to complete. During this time, you will study two subjects, totaling 25 credit points. The program's flexibility allows you to complete the equivalent of one subject (12.5 credit points) each study period, adapting to your schedule and commitments.
The Professional Certificate in Business Administration is a valuable credential, recognised globally with accreditation from AACSB and EFMD (EQUIS). This program improves your business skills, ensuring that you can immediately apply them in your current role. Additionally, it positions you for further postgraduate studies, such as the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, and MBA offered by Melbourne Business School Online.