Flinders University
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is part of the postgraduate Business Administration programs offered by the College of Business, Government and Law.
Course overview
The course is designed to provide business knowledge and skills in a selection of areas and to foster attitudes in students commensurate with successful careers as managers of organisations including private sector business organisations, not-for-profit organisations and public organisations. This program also aims to provide students with a sound understanding and appreciation of the context in which organisations operate and factors that impact on the operations and viability of organisations.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you must earn 18 units. Each topic is valued at four and a half units.
Options 1
Select two topics (nine units) from the following:
- Driving Financial Performance
- Ethics, Sustainability and Governance
- Building Teams and Networks
- Creating Resilient Supply Chains and Procurement
- Artificial Intelligence in Business Practice
Options 2
Select two topics (nine units) from the following:
- Economic Environments: Assessing Current and Future Markets
- Leading a Future Workforce
- Marketing in a Digital Age
- Researching Markets
- Business Analytics
- Trends in Business Finance
- Emerging Business Models: Disruptions, Collaboration and Competition
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
Admission may also be granted based on prior work experience. This will usually include one year of relevant work experience in a related field or two years of relevant work experience in a non-related field.
Admission will be based on the extent to which work experience has enabled the applicant to develop a foundation understanding of either one of the five areas – marketing, accounting, economics, finance or management.
Applicants who wish to be admitted on this basis need to provide:
- A curriculum vitae.
- A description of job roles, skills and abilities that demonstrate the work experience requirement.
- Name(s) of two referee(s) who can verify work experience.
English language requirements
For international students, contact the university to find further information about English language requirements.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Formulate solutions to complex business problems.
- Apply technical and discipline-specific knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual indicative fee in 2025: $17,820 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The annual indicative fee is based on a full-time study load of 18 units.
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.