RMIT University
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Aimed at developing digitally adept, ethically responsible, globally connected graduates who provide the opportunity to enhance their professional capabilities.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate also provides a pathway to further study at masters degree level, where your selection of additional majors and minors as well as electives to extend your knowledge base.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Commerce, students are required to fulfil these four core courses:
- Information Systems for Business Value
- Future of Work
- Sustainable Business Models
- Business Research Design
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher level qualification in any discipline.
You may also be considered if you have a minimum of five years of equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
Suppose your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago. In that case, you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted credit.
English language requirements
You must meet the university's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this program. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who have successfully completed postgraduate studies in a business or related discipline at another institution can have these assessed for credit or exemptions from this course consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, you will have achieved the following program learning outcomes:
- Analyse contemporary business issues, considering technological, ethicaland sustainability concerns in local, nationaland global business contexts.
- Reflect on cultural and diversity issues in different business environments to promote inclusion and acceptance in business practices.
- Communicate business concepts, strategiesand solutions to various audiences and justify their relevance in local and national business contexts.
- Demonstrate self-awareness, lead and participate as a productive team memberand contribute to achieving organisational objectives through continuous improvement.
- Propose and plan research projects to develop and implement innovative strategies and/or technology-based solutions that address emerging business issues.
Career outcomes
As a graduate, you may find work in various business areas including management, finance, marketing, logistics and supply chain, business IT, hospitality, education and health.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative total fee in 2025: $17,760 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Additional expenses:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): $365 maximum fee for 2026.
- Other items related to your program include field trips, textbooks, and equipment.
The amounts quoted are indicative fees per annum and are based on a standard year of full-time study (96 credit points). A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis, and these fees should only be used as a guide.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee. 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.