Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

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Excellence with flexibility

Whether you’re a leader of today or tomorrow, you now have access to Australia’s premier Business School, wherever you are.

With six intakes per year, begin or pick-up your studies when it suits you best. Study in a flexible way with an online format designed to fit into your life.

Business rigour with practical application

Study a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration that is best in class.

Gain fundamental knowledge and important business skills that you can immediately put into practice within your role and make an impact.

Bringing together collaboration and networking

A program specifically designed to facilitate collaboration, as well as networking opportunities with industry leaders and business professionals.

Authentic syndicate groups, plus opportunities to attend online and in-person events, will enrich your connection to your peers and industry.

Learn from the best and brightest minds in business

Taught by some of the world's leading academics and industry experts, gain exposure to cutting-edge research through a future-focused curriculum designed to meet the changing demands of the market.

Globally accredited degree

With accreditation from AACSB and EFMD (EQUIS), graduate with a globally accredited degree.

Experience a top-tier learning environment with the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from Melbourne Business School Online.

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8+ months

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Why study a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with Melbourne Business School Online?

Get online access to Australia's premier Business School

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is comprised of four subjects in total. You will complete the Business Essentials subject, and have the choice of which other three core subjects are of interest to you and best align with your career motivations from a list of seven core subjects.

Develop the fundamental skills to become an efficient professional

Develop the foundational skillset needed to thrive in the ever-changing business landscape.

A best-in-class online education

Access Melbourne Business School, 100% online. Our postgraduate degrees are specifically designed to meet your immediate learning needs and accelerate your career goals.

An insight into the world of business efficiencies 

Gain a sound understanding of the critical elements of becoming an efficient business professional.

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.

Quiz and test, weekly reading, video and webinars

Flexible study options

Tailor your postgraduate journey through flexible entry and exit points:

Professional Certificate in Business Administration
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Master of Business Administration

Complete your studies in just four months or extend your path towards an MBA, with the freedom to pause if life gets too busy.

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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:

Business Essentials

The equivalent of three subjects from those listed below:

Financial Accounting
Leadership (half subject)
Managerial Ethics and Business Environment (half-subject)
Data Analytics for Decision Making
Managing People
Marketing
Managerial Economics

Your stepping stone to our 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

With multiple enrolment opportunities per year, adapt your studies to your life - not the other way around.

When life gets too busy, rest assured that the support you need to succeed is at your fingertips.

An online experience designed for today

We provide our students with a premium online learning experience to meet their study goals.

No matter where you study, which device you study on or how you study - the learning experience is of the highest quality.

Accessible for the ambitious

We have broken down the barriers to studying with Australia’s premier Business School.

Regardless of your work schedule, responsibilities, time zone or other factors studying with Melbourne Business School Online is designed to be accessible for the ambitious.

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