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There's nothing better for business than a satisfied customer. In this course, we'll enhance your business qualifications, prepare you for your own business career, and provide the skills to keep your customers happy.
This six-month program develops your knowledge in foundational subjects such as marketing, economics and organisational behaviour.
The Graduate Certificate in Business also opens the door to postgraduate study, including the Master of Business Administration. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Business are awarded advanced standing of four units.
The Graduate Certificate in Business is also available via an online delivery mode, offering up to six intakes a year.
There's nothing better for business than a satisfied customer. In this course, we'll enhance your business qualifications, prepare you for your own business career, and provide the skills to keep your customers happy.
This six-month program develops your knowledge in foundational subjects such as marketing, economics and organisational behaviour.
The Graduate Certificate in Business also opens the door to postgraduate study, including the Master of Business Administration. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Business are awarded advanced standing of four units.
The Graduate Certificate in Business is also available via an online delivery mode, offering up to six intakes a year.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Applicants for admission to candidature in the Graduate Certificate in Business may be selected where they can demonstrate professional standing approved by the School Board to be equivalent to the requirements of Rule 2, Section 3.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
You will study four core units of the Master of Business Administration covering foundation business subjects in accounting, economics, communication and organisational behaviour.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $15,200 ($3,800 per unit) | 082684K |
| Online | Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 | $15,200 ($3,800 per unit) | N/A |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Demonstrate a basic level of critical thinking, independent judgement and the ability to reflect on self and others in a business environment. |
Identify and examine innovative solutions to business problems. |
Develop a coherent understanding of complex ethical and socially responsible business practices. |
Develop a comprehensive understanding of a body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas. |
Develop systematic problem solving skills. |
Practice well-developed communication and collaboration skills. |
Develop a proficient understanding of culturally appropriate business practices. |
The course incorporates progressive assessment and examinations. Students are assessed on the basis of written and oral assignments reflecting authentic work tasks and contemporary topics. These assignments come in a range of formats designed to assist student learning and skills development over the duration of the course. Formats include business reports, case studies, discussion board posts, presentations, quizzes, and research plans and studies.
On-campus students experience a variety of teaching approaches including lectures, tutorials, online activities and podcast virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Lectures may be streamed live or pre-recorded; either way students can download a recording at their convenience.
Each week, students progress their learning by following activities, readings and case studies laid out, step-by-step, in a website for each unit. As they move through the learning outcomes, they can discuss their progress in online forums and ask questions of their peers, lecturer or tutor.
Graduates are equipped to undertake entry-level management roles in a broad spectrum of industries.
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To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Business a candidate shall successfully complete all units from Part A or at least two (2) of these units and up to two (2) substitute units as approved by the Course Coordinator.
| Title | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Part A | |||
| ACCT5002 - Accounting for Managers | |||
| ECON5001 - Economics and Quantitative Analysis | |||
| MGMT5002 - Organisational Behaviour | |||
| COMM5001 - Advanced Communication | |||