Curtin University

Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Develop cross-disciplinary business capability spanning analytics, project management and emerging technologies, with an optional unit to align your studies with a specific business field.

Course overview

The Curtin University Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals is designed for professionals seeking foundational business knowledge that can be applied across industries and disciplines. It can be completed as a standalone qualification or provide a pathway to Curtin’s Master of Commerce.

The course integrates business analytics, data management and security, project management and the impact of transformative technologies on organisations and society. You will strengthen your ability to evaluate information, respond to ambiguous business challenges and communicate professionally with diverse audiences.

An optional unit allows you to develop knowledge in an area such as finance, human resource development, marketing, supply chain management or programming. If you intend to continue into the Master of Commerce, you can select the discipline-specific unit associated with your intended major.

The course can be completed in six months of full-time study or the part-time equivalent, with Semester 1 and Semester 2 entry at Curtin Perth. The cross-disciplinary knowledge and critical thinking developed through the course may support career directions across business administration, employment relations, financial consulting and project management.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
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Can be studied part time
Duration
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,446.75
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Perth
Intake
8th February, 2027
12th July, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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What you will study

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals, you must successfully complete units totalling 100 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 25 credit points.

Core units

  • Business Analytics and Data Visualisation
  • Business Project Management
  • Societal Impact of Technological Innovation

Elective units

Select 25 credit points from the following:

  • Financial Principles and Analysis
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Human Resource Development
  • Foundations of Supply Chain Management
  • Marketing Management

Students intending to continue into the Master of Commerce should select the discipline-specific unit associated with their intended major.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for this course, you must meet one of the following:

  • Hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline.
  • Have at least five (5) years of relevant work experience.

English language requirements

Curtin requires applicants to demonstrate English language proficiency. You can meet this requirement by providing evidence of one of the following:

  • An IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
  • An alternative English language test accepted by Curtin, provided you achieve the required equivalent scores.
  • An eligible previous qualification or another form of English language evidence accepted by Curtin.

Contact the university or visit its website for more information.

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

Graduates will learn the following skills during the course:

  • Apply business knowledge and frameworks to respond to challenges in ambiguous business environments.
  • Demonstrate responsible judgement in local and global business settings, with consideration of ethical and sustainable practices.
  • Source and critically evaluate multiple sources of information to create robust and creative business solutions.
  • Apply knowledge and skills to communicate professionally with diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrate professional and academic integrity when working independently and as part of a team.

Career outcomes

Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:

  • Business Administration Manager
  • Employment Relations Advisor
  • Financial Consultant
  • Project Manager

Relevant industries may include:

  • Banking and Finance
  • Consultancy
  • Education
  • Resources and Renewables
  • Retail

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $17,787  (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.