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The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is a must if you want foundational knowledge and skills to boost your career prospects or launch into further tertiary study with a Swinburne MBA.

The Graduate Certificate focuses on entrepreneurship both outside and within existing organisations. This includes honing your financial planning, decision-making, strategic marketing, operations management and leadership knowledge and skills.

The only constant is change, so the Graduate Certificate aims to develop your ability to embrace and deal with uncertainty and turbulence in your work environments.

The four foundation subjects are:

Business Information Systems
Management Analysis and Problem Solving
Business Sustainability and Social Impact
Future Management Skills

Course entry is based on your previous study and/or relevant full-time work experience. The qualification is usually completed through flexible online or on-campus study over six months.

Duration

6 months full-time or equivalent part-time

Intakes

Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time

2023 Start Dates

Semester 1 - 27 February 2023

Semester 2 - 31 July 2023

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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:

Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (GC-BUSADM4)
Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (GD-BUSADM4) ^
Master of Business Administration (MA-BUSADM5)

^ Students are unable to enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration but it is available as an exit award.

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)

Units of study

Core units
Students select all four units as listed below:

ACC60008 Accounting Systems and Reporting *

MKT60010 Marketing Management *

HRM60016 Behaviour in Organisations *

ENT60006 Opportunity Discovery *

*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.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Fees for 2022

2022 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Annual Amenities fee if studying full-time*
Full fee	$15,300	$15,300	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2022 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2022 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.

Fees for 2023

2023 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Annual Amenities fee if studying full-time*
Full fee	$16,800	$16,800	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2023 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 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?

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 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.

How to apply

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Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au