Kaplan Business School
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
The course introduces a range of fundamental concepts that set the foundation for business success.
Course overview
Whether you are a busy professional wanting to enhance your career prospects or have just finished your undergraduate business degree, the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration enables you to reap the benefits of a business qualification with a globally recognised institution.
Students will learn about human leadership, building effective cultures, sustaining organisations, understanding consumer behaviour, interpreting financial data and the ethical considerations of a rapidly changing world.
Key facts
Brisbane
Gold Coast
Melbourne
Perth
Sydney
What you will study
To graduate from the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you must successfully complete four subjects.
Core subjects
- People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership
- Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
- Financial and Economic Interpretation and Communication
- Consumer Behaviour and Marketing Psychology
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, a student must have one of the following qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree (or AQF Level 7 equivalent course).
- An advanced diploma/associate degree (or AQF Level 6 equivalent course) plus evidence of a minimum of two years of relevant industry experience.
- A Postgraduate Qualifying Program (or equivalent).
Recognition of Prior Learning
Students may be eligible for credit for academic work previously completed and should apply to the school for this to be recognised as an exemption from individual subjects of study.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Relevant roles for graduates include:
- Team leader
- Marketing officer
- HR consultant
- Business manager
Learning outcomes
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:
- Obtain an understanding of the broad economic, social and regulatory and ethical environment within which a business operates
- Obtain basic knowledge of business concepts and practices
- Communicate effectively in a range of business environments and with people from diverse backgrounds
Fees and FEE-HELP
Domestic course fee in 2025: $15,120 (domestic full-fee paying place)
A student’s 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.