Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Entry Requirements

An Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus completion of a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent); OR A Diploma (or AQF Level 5 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience plus completion of a Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).

ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENT: Academic IELTS- Overall 6.0, with not less than 6.0 for Speaking and Writing and 5.5 for Listening and Reading OR KITE (Kaplan International Test of English) - Score greater than 426 Overall for listening, reading and grammar, and B2 for speaking and writing; OR PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) - Academic Score of 50 OR TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language- 60 OR Cambridge (Cambridge English: Advanced from Cambridge ESOL) – 169.

Course Details

Whether you are a busy professional wanting to enhance your career prospects, or have just finished your undergraduate business degree, the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration enables you to reap the benefits of a business qualification with a globally recognised institution.

The course introduces a range of fundamental concepts that set the foundation for business success. These include the leadership of people, the building of effective cultures, the sustainability of organisations, the understanding of consumer behaviour, the interpretation of financial data and, above all, the ethical considerations of a rapidly changing world.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:

Obtain an understanding of the broad economic, social and regulatory and ethical environment within which a business operates

Obtain basic knowledge of business concepts and practices

Communicate effectively in a range of business environments and with people from diverse backgrounds

Career Outcomes

Team Leader

Marketing Officer

HR Consultant

Business Manager

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration familiarises you with key business concepts in a practical easy-to-implement way. These transferable management skills equip you to succeed in diverse, real-world business situations. That means it does not matter which industry you work in, since what you learn in this course will enrich you with the knowledge to further your career, irrespective of the position you hold.

Upon successful completion you may be eligible for full credit towards our Master of Business Administration course, or another course with an alternative higher education provider in Australia.

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