Graduate Certificate in Business - 299JA
| Course Code: | 299JA |
|---|---|
| Course Version: | 2 |
| Location: | UC - Canberra, Bruce |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline(s): | Canberra Business School |
| UAC Code: | 880202 |
| CRICOS Code: | 085113K |
| Selection Rank: | PG |
| English Language Requirements: | Academic IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0 |
Make it your business to know what’s going on
This highly flexible course will help you develop exceptional business decision-making skills covering a diverse range of management subjects including business and management, decision making, political and legal frameworks, and the management of people.
This course has been specifically designed to prepare you for a range of business management positions in both the government and private sectors by teaching you the business skills to be able to adapt seamlessly to any business environment.
Make it your business to know all things business from the ground up with a respected qualification from UC.
Study a Graduate Certificate in Business at UC and you will:
- critically evaluate a range of core and contemporary concepts and theories of organisations and their management
- analyse and synthesise information and be able to critique and effectively communicate in a business and management context
- apply concepts, theories, and experience to business problems and propose sustainable solutions demonstrating initiative, creativity and social responsibility
- gain insight into the management of people and leadership development
- learn to communicate professionally and proficiently to a wide demographic
- gain high level industry contacts and networking opportunities
- have the experience and skills to confidently advance into a variety of career paths, including senior management positions.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
Career opportunities
- general manager
- business owner
- CEO
- analyst
- management consultant
- entrepreneur
- arts administrator
- council representative
- business administration manager
- project manager
- program manager
Enquiries
- Prospective International Students
- Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342
- Prospective Domestic Students
- Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226)
- Current and Commencing Students
- In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a bachelor degree or equivalent in a non-business field, as approved by the University.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Periods Course is Open to New Admissions
| Year | Location | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2021 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2022 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| 2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Information on admission closing dates can be found here.
Course Requirements
Information for Current Students
There are previous versions of this course. As a current student you will complete the requirements for the course that were in place when you commenced. Click on the relevant link below to view the requirements of your version of the course.
- Version2 - Start Date: 01/01/2019 End Date: Current Version
- Version1 - Start Date: 01/07/2014 End Date: 31/12/2018
Awards
| Award(s) | Official Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Business | GradCert Bus |
Typical Study Pattern
Please refer to the tab to view Course Requirements, check unit details and select Restricted Choice Units for the course. Please note not all units are offered in each teaching period.
Unit Delivery Modes
The University offers a wide range of delivery options to help you balance study with other commitments. Units within this degree may be available to be studied in the following delivery modes:
UC - Canberra, Bruce
| Evenings: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face on weekday evenings. |
| On Campus: | The unit is delivered on-campus and face to face, supplemented with online content. Most classes are run on weekdays and during business hours. |
To find out more about delivery modes that are available for units in this course please visit
Information for Fee Paying Students
| Year | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $25,400 |
$35,000 |
| 2020 | $24,900 |
$35,000 |
The fees detailed above are the annual fee rates for the course. Graduate Certificate courses are typically 0.5 years in duration, so the total course fee will be half the above for such courses.The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Course Objectives | Graduate Qualities |
|---|---|
| Critically evaluate a range of core and contemporary concepts and theories of organisations and their management; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| Analyse and synthesise information and be able to critique and effectively communicate in a business and management context; | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; UC graduates are lifelong learners: reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; |
| Apply concepts, theories and experience to business problems and propose sustainable solutions demonstrating initiative, creativity and social responsibility. | UC graduates are professional: employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; UC graduate are global citizens: think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; |
Course Duration
Standard one semester full-time or equivalent. Maximum of six semesters
Government Support
| Year | CSP Places Available | Eligible for Student
Income Support (Centrelink) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | NO | NO |
Offerings
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Past Offerings
- 2019->UC - Canberra, Bruce-Internal
Enrolment Numbers
View the number of student enrolments for the previous full year. Please note that course numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.