Charles Sturt University
Graduate Certificate in Applied Business
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Build practical business capability through flexible online study, applying strategic thinking and business knowledge across professional contexts while tailoring your learning to your career goals.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Business from Charles Sturt University supports professionals seeking to broaden their business knowledge and strengthen their capabilities across a range of professional contexts. Delivered online over 0.5 years full-time or the equivalent part-time, the course provides a flexible option to develop practical business skills while balancing study with professional commitments.
Throughout the course, you will strengthen your understanding of contemporary business disciplines while developing the ability to apply business concepts, evaluate strategic approaches and build knowledge in your chosen area of business interest. Flexible subject choices allow you to tailor your studies across areas such as management, human resources, accounting, finance, marketing, project management, business analytics and organisational practice. You will also explore Indigenous Australian cultures, histories and contemporary realities as part of your studies.
Upon successful completion, you may be eligible to apply for admission to the Master of Applied Business, with credit for applicable subjects. The Graduate Certificate forms part of an articulated pathway with the Graduate Diploma of Applied Business and Master of Applied Business, supporting continued professional development and further study opportunities.
Key facts
12th July, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Applied Business, you must successfully complete units totalling 32 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 8 credit points.
Complete at least one subject from the following:
- Contemporary Management
- Human Resource Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants without a bachelor's degree may be admitted based on professional attainment and/or work experience.
English language requirements
For postgraduate coursework courses, applicants must have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last two years with:
- A minimum overall score of 6.0.
- No individual score below 6.0.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Apply the concepts and applications for general business areas in professional contexts
- Evaluate and apply strategic thinking to appropriate professional contexts
- Have acquired a firm understanding of the significant areas of knowledge that underpin their chosen area of business
Career outcomes
Graduates can apply their business knowledge across a range of industries and professional settings. Depending on their chosen area of study and experience, career opportunities may include roles such as project manager, business analyst or digital marketing specialist.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $17,480 (Full-fee paying place)
Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.
A student’s annual fee may vary by:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.