Torrens University Australia
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Build foundational business and management capability through this online graduate certificate, designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their understanding of contemporary business practices and progress towards further postgraduate study.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is an online postgraduate qualification designed for graduates and professionals seeking to develop a broad understanding of business operations, communication and management. The course provides a foundation for those looking to enhance their professional capability or continue into advanced business qualifications, including the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration or Master of Business Administration.
Throughout the course, you'll develop the ability to understand organisational environments, communicate effectively in professional contexts and apply business concepts to practical challenges. You'll explore how different areas of business work together, building capability in critical thinking, stakeholder communication, marketing strategy and decision-making to support effective management practice.
Studying online provides flexibility for students balancing postgraduate study with professional and personal commitments. The course is assessed through coursework, with no formal examinations stated, and successful completion provides guaranteed pathway entry into the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration or Master of Business Administration. Torrens University is also a member of the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), supporting an emphasis on responsible and sustainable business practice.
Key facts
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
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.
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
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.