Accounting and Finance
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration - Online
- Domestic
- International
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Aspiring business leaders in today’s complex and rapidly changing global economy require a powerful combination of people and financial management skills, self-awareness and innovative, entrepreneurial thinking.
Our Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (online) will start you on this path—and give you the confidence to follow it.
What will you do?
All components of the degree are conducted online, allowing you to fit study in around your other personal and professional commitments. Completed over eight months part-time, the program is delivered in a series of six-week courses, enabling greater focus and clarity, and ensuring a continual sense of progress.
Particular emphasis is placed on enhancing your understanding and mastery of your personal management and relationship-building style, and your ability to inspire and motivate others.
You will also advance your knowledge in marketing and accounting. And you’ll build strong connections with your fellow students—all experienced managers, working across multiple industries—through regular online collaboration.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate with the foundations to lead in any sector or industry, at home or abroad. You could also choose to advance your leadership qualities even further by continuing your studies in our MBA (online).
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Making your business dreams a reality requires a specific suite of skills. Your time with the APSB Business School is the perfect opportunity to refine and experiment with your business concept or even recruit top talent for your budding business. The flexibility of online education will also give you extra time and energy to dedicate to your start-up.
- A completed undergraduate bachelor degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
- No degree, completed GMAT with a score of >500 and a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
- No degree, with minimum five years’ relevant work experience.
- A completed undergraduate bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
- No degree, completed GMAT with a score of >500 and a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
- A completed university Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Online
To be eligible for our online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you need to meet one of the following requirements:
Master of Business Administration
To be eligible for our online Master of Business Administration, you need to meet one the following requirements:
All students must meet English language requirements (see below).
English Language Requirements
In order to meet the English language proficiency requirements for our 100% online postgraduate programs, you must be able to demonstrate that you meet the minimum English Language requirements.
Typically, if English is your first language you will not be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. You will also not be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency if you are an Australian citizen, Australian Permanent Resident (visa status) or hold a passport from one of the following countries: Canada (English-speaking provinces only), New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom and the United States.
To learn more, visit the English Language Proficiency Requirements for detailed information about these requirements, including acceptable English language tests.
We also recommend that you speak to an Enrolment Advisor to discuss options that are specific to your circumstances. You can schedule a call here.
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
What is the total cost?
$18,984 or $4,746 per course (2023 fees).
Is there FEE-HELP available?
Yes, Australian citizens are eligible for a HELP loan. You must also be enrolled in a program with the University of APSB by the enrolment deadline (census), and have not reached the HELP loan limit.
Once you have been offered a place in the University of APSB program, you will be able to apply for a HELP loan as a part of the enrolment process. Please see our FAQs section for further details.
What is the total cost?
$18,984 or $4,746 per course (2023 fees).
Is there FEE-HELP available?
Yes, Australian citizens are eligible for a HELP loan. You must also be enrolled in a program with the University of APSB by the enrolment deadline (census), and have not reached the HELP loan limit.
Once you have been offered a place in the University of APSB program, you will be able to apply for a HELP loan as a part of the enrolment process. Please see our FAQs section for further details.
Careers
Studying graduate certificate in business administration courses online gives you the freedom to learn on your terms: no in-person exams and the freedom to complete your business coursework around your schedule.
How long is each subject in the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration? Upskill faster by completing one business course every six weeks.
What will I be doing during my online business administration course? Experience inspiring webinars, online tutorials, real-world case studies, group discussions, collaborative tasks, personal reflections, and guided business research.
The University of APSB has partnered with Pearson, the world’s leading global learning company, to deliver this degree 100% online. The Partnership has been established to deliver the very best experience and learning outcomes to all our students. Students will be awarded a University of APSB qualification and this degree meets the University's highest quality standards.
Degree Structure
The University of APSB has partnered with Pearson, the world’s leading global learning company, to deliver this degree 100% online. The Partnership has been established to deliver the very best experience and learning outcomes to all our students. Students will be awarded a University of APSB qualification and this degree meets the University's highest quality standards.
