University of Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in another discipline or for applicants with relevant qualifications and work experience.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce will equip you with a global, responsible and adaptable mindset to succeed in the fourth industrial revolution and beyond.
Co-designed with industry, the program has new entrepreneurial and analytical streams to prepare you for an agile career.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
3rd August, 2026
What you will study
To qualify for the award, a candidate must complete 24 credit points, comprising:
- 12 credit points of degree core units of study
- Six credit points of foundational units of study
- An additional six credit points selected from foundational units or elective units
Each unit is valued at six credit points.
Core units of study
Complete the following units:
- Responsible Business Mindset
- Creative and Analytic Mindset
Foundational units
Complete one of the following units:
- Foundation in Accounting
- Foundation in Economics
- Foundation in Finance
- Foundation in Business Information Systems
- Foundation in Global Logistics
- Foundation in Marketing
- Foundation in Data Analytics for Business
- Foundation in Strategy, Innovation and Management
Elective units
Contact the university or visit its website for the list of available electives.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
- An Australian bachelor's degree or higher (or equivalent qualification) or appropriate qualifications and professional work experience in a relevant field (typically three years).
English language requirements
You may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study this course.
If English is your first language you may be able to meet the requirements if you have:
- Citizenship or permanent long-term residency (minimum 10 years).
- Completed secondary or higher education (tertiary) studies recognised by the university in an approved English-speaking country.
If English is not your first language you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within two years of commencing the course.
- IELTS score: a minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band.
- TOEFL - IBT score: a minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing.
- Pearson Test of English: a minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band.
The university may also consider factors such as previous studies in English. Contact them for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Related study may be credited towards your degree. This may also include relevant work experience for some postgraduate courses. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce develops the advanced skills and knowledge required for a high-level position in industry, commerce and government.
Career opportunities include positions in accounting, marketing or other specialist fields, as well as roles in a variety of business fields.
Fees and CSP
Total indicative amount in 2026: Fee information is not yet available (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Total indicative amount in 2026: $19,850 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative amounts to complete this course in 2026 are calculated based on the total credit points (24 credit points).
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- 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.
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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students.