Edith Cowan University
Graduate Certificate of Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Students will engage with relevant theories and knowledge in each area, consolidating their learning through research, case studies, seminars, discussions and assigned projects.
Course overview
This course is suited for professionals with no formal qualifications who want to enhance their knowledge in business and management.
Also designed as an introduction to the Graduate Diploma of Business and subsequently, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), the Graduate Certificate of Business covers topics including the management of people and organisations, together with marketing and integrated principles relating to economics, finance and accounting practice
Key facts
31st July, 2026
What you will study
The course has three units of study. Each unit is valued at 20 credit points.
- People and Organisations
- Marketing Leadership
- Fundamentals of Value Creation in Business
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Business, you will need to have one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
English language requirements
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS academic overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
- Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.
- I completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at the postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the university's English Proficiency Bands page.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates are equipped to undertake mid-level management roles in various industries. Potential careers exist in industry and government and the course improves people’s ability to run and manage a business, or helps them move into a management role. They may pursue roles such as:
- Business Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Executive General Manager
- Strategic Manager
- Data analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Researcher
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of a global body of business knowledge and practice by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating tasks in a business setting.
- Communicate specialised knowledge, concepts and skills to various audiences in business settings.
- Apply independent judgement when analysing and evaluating complex problems to generate creative business solutions.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year indicative fee in 2025: $15,250 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated first-year indicative fee is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee.
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.