Graduate Certificate of Commerce

What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate of Commerce, students must attain a total of four credit points, consisting of four credit points of course electives, plus completion of the compulsory zero credit point Academic Integrity Module.

You must include at least one elective from each of the following groups:

Group 1 - Capital Markets

• Financial Markets and Digital Innovations
• Accounting
• Financial Interpretation
• Principles of Finance

Group 2 - Business and Technology

• Foundation Skills in Data Analysis
• Value of Information
• Managing Digital Transformation
• Artificial Intelligence Strategies and Enterprise Applications

Group 3 - Business and Society

• Economics for Managers
• Marketing Management
• Business Law
• Human Resource Management

Entry requirements

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.

Academic requirements

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet all the following criteria:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree or higher. 
• At least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).

English language requirements

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree from a recognised English-speaking country.
• IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent.
• Other evidence of English language proficiency (contact the university for more information).

Recognition of Prior Learning

The university aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to Deakin's Recognition of Prior Learning system, which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

• Develop and synthesise a brief base of critical commerce knowledge and apply this in contemporary business contexts.
• Demonstrate business communication techniques to convey complex commerce concepts and proposals.
• Critically analyse a range of complex business-related information to make informed business decisions.
• Apply problem-solving skills and techniques to analyse solutions and develop informed recommendations to real-world business problems.

Career outcomes

Completing a Graduate Diploma of Commerce opens up opportunities for employment in diverse sectors of business and government in Australia and internationally. Equipped with a business mindset and practical experience, you will excel in roles like:

• Economist
• Human resources manager
• International trade officer
• It and systems professional
• Marketing assistant/manager
• Professional accountant
• Social and economic policy developer

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2025: $16,300 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of four credit points (normally four units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• 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.