Griffith University
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
This program is built on three core values that are crucial to doing business: responsible leadership, sustainable business practices and an Asia-Pacific focus.
Course overview
This program enables managers with extensive relevant experience but without a prior undergraduate degree in a business discipline to advance their management thinking through four foundation courses as a stepping-stone to more advanced courses within the Master of Business Administration.
Key facts
What you will study
To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, a student must gain 40 credit points (CP). Each course is valued at 10 CP.
Core course
Sustainability and Systems Thinking
Electives
Choose three from the following:
- Accounting for Accountability
- Marketing for a Better World
- Economics for a Sustainable Future
- Leading for Sustainable People Outcomes
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, a student must have:
- A minimum of five years full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience, which includes three years of relevant work experience and two years demonstrating management/leadership experience.
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher) in any discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; and have a minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience post-degree, which includes.
- Two years of relevant work experience.
- One year in a role demonstrating leadership experience.
Professional experience: A professional role, for example, in Business, Commerce, International Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administrator, Consultant, IT Manager, Operations Manager, Strategy, Business Analysis, Public Service, Banking, or other related areas. Experience as an Owner, Manager, or Team Leader would also be considered relevant professional experience.
A candidate's application must also include:
- A two-page CV.
- A one-page statement of motivation (see guidelines).
Guidelines for Statement of Motivation (Compulsory)
You must write a max. of one-page statement of motivation, outlining your reasons for applying for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. Your statement can include:
- Highlighting your career aspirations and how this qualification will help you achieve them.
- Describing your short-term and long-term career goals and how you plan to leverage the Graduate Certificate to reach these goals.
- Explaining how the program aligns with your professional development needs.
- Describing your leadership experience (direct supervisory and/or change management or project-specific setting).
Recognition of Prior Learning
Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. The university's Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You will be well prepared for senior management positions in a wide range of industries and sectors. You will also develop skills and knowledge guiding you in starting your own business.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated fee in 2025: $22,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 CP.
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.