Torrens University Australia
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop foundational business leadership and management capability through this on-campus graduate certificate, designed to prepare professionals for greater organisational responsibility and further postgraduate business study.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is an on-campus postgraduate qualification that introduces contemporary business leadership and management principles. Designed for graduates and experienced professionals, the course provides a foundation for career advancement while creating a pathway into higher-level postgraduate business qualifications.
As you progress through the course, you'll strengthen your ability to evaluate business challenges, communicate strategically and make informed decisions in dynamic organisational environments. The curriculum develops practical capability across leadership, financial management, marketing and business strategy, helping you build the analytical and management skills required to lead teams and contribute to organisational success.
Delivered on campus, the course provides structured, face-to-face learning with opportunities to engage directly with academics and fellow students. There are no compulsory placements or formal examinations, with assessment completed through coursework. Successful completion guarantees entry into the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration or Master of Business Administration, providing a seamless pathway to continued postgraduate study.
Key facts
Fitzroy
Fortitude Valley
Sydney
Wakefield Street
February, 2027
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration course comprises three core subjects and one elective.
Core subjects
Complete the following subjects:
- Business Environment
- Business Communications
- Marketing
Electives
Complete one of the following electives:
- Business Decision Analytics
- Strategic Management
- Employer-Based Project
- Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
- Business Law and International Contexts
- International Business Strategy
- Corporate Sustainability
- Technology Strategy
- Global Management
- Enterprise Development Unit
- Principles of Project Management
- Foundations of Information Systems
- Data Modelling and Database Design
- Cybersecurity
- Agile Project Management
- Economic Principles
- Statistics and Applied Analytics
- Engineering Sustainability
- Engineering Risk Management
- Foundations in Business Analysis
- Visual Analytics and Storytelling
- Applied Optimisation in Business
- Artificial Intelligence and its Responsible Use in Business BANASD604
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Accounting for Management Decision Making
- Digital Health and Informatics
- Service Design
- User Research
- Design Leadership
- Managing Finance
- Engineering Strategy
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Integrated Project Management
- Health Policy and Advocacy
- Health Systems and Economics
- Leadership and Effecting Change in Public Health
- Self Care & Developing Resilience
- Social and Emotional Well-being in Australian Indigenous Populations
Contact the university or visit its official website for the complete list of electives to choose from.
Entry requirements
Applicants must have one of the following:
- An undergraduate degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
- Applicants without formal qualifications are eligible to apply if they have seven (7) years of relevant work experience and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with Torrens University Australia. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to critically analyse core business functions, implement strategic processes, manage risk and lead complex teams, preparing you for a management role within almost any organisation.
Potential career paths:
- Project manager
- Project developer
- Account manager
- Policy officer
Learning outcomes
- Develop an understanding of advanced business principles and their practical use.
- Determine business solutions and systematically evaluate risk.
- Master industry-standard software to analyse data for informed decision-making.
- Interpret complex issues and communicate effectively with a broader audience.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative subject price in 2026: $3,813 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated total price in 2026: $15,252 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Subject prices are based on 10-credit-point blocks.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- 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 with the cost of a university course.