Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to pursue further qualifications and/or a career in business and management. The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration addresses a range of areas of study in the context of entrepreneurial activity in organisations, including financial planning and decision-making, strategic marketing, operations management and leadership.
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Duration
6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (HE Block 1, Semester 1, Semester 2, Term 4) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
2021 Start Dates
HE Block 1 -
08 February 2021
Semester 1 -
01 March 2021
Semester 2 -
02 August 2021
Term 4 -
20 September 2021
2022 Start Dates
Semester 1 -
28 February 2022
Semester 2 -
01 August 2022
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is designed for students who are looking to build skills as a business manager. The course covers a range of topics relating to aspects of business management and the development of core capabilities required to lead effectively in a rapidly changing business environment. The course provides management skills to allow graduates to undertake management and leadership roles effectively.
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration forms the first stage in a nested suite of programs consisting of:
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration forms the first stage in a nested suite of programs consisting of:
- Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (GC-BUSADM4)
- Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (GD-BUSADM4) ^
- Master of Business Administration (MA-BUSADM5)
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Business Administration, students must complete 50 credit points comprising of four core units of study.
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is 25 credit points (normally two units)
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is 25 credit points (normally two units)
Units of study
Core units
Students select all four units as listed below:
Students select all four units as listed below:
*Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
The Swinburne MBA prepares students to successfully improve and manage their careers while leading and managing enterprises in a complex, global and competitive environment.
Aims and objectives
At completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration, graduates will be able to:
- apply advanced knowledge of business concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking
- apply problem solving, design and decision-making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
- communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of business within project work
- demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional practices in a global and sustainable context
- apply business fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a model using appropriate business methods and tools.
Graduate skills
The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:
- capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and an ability to engage in critical enquiry
- entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
- adaptable and able to manage change
- aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural).
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2021 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2021 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline or
A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience* or
A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience* or
A minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*
*Relevant managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to Faculty determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.
**Students entering under this admission requirement will be given full credit for the units completed.
**Students entering under this admission requirement will be given full credit for the units completed.