University of Canberra

Graduate Certificate in Business (Government)

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Explore business administration within a government context through an eight-month online postgraduate qualification covering public policy, strategic influence, public sector finance and legal frameworks.

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Course overview

The University of Canberra's Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Government) is a 12-credit-point postgraduate course delivered entirely online. Completed over eight months part-time, the course introduces management and business administration within government and government-focused organisations.

Key areas of study include public policy, strategic influence and advocacy, public sector budgets and procurement and contemporary legal frameworks. Students examine how management decisions operate within policy, regulatory and public sector environments.

The course comprises four required units, each worth three credit points and delivered across a seven-week study block. Studies consider organisational decision making, strategic communication, government procurement and the legal and policy settings that shape public sector management.

The qualification provides foundational postgraduate study for professionals working in or alongside government. Graduates may also be eligible to continue into the University of Canberra's Master of Business Administration (Government), extending their study across leadership, management and public sector administration.

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

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Commitment
15 - 20 hours/week
Price Per Unit
From $4,062
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The fee per unit is based on the university's published tuition fee for each unit. The full-course fee is based on completion of four units over the standard eight-month part-time course duration.

$2,174 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), where the Australian Government pays part of your tuition fees. The estimated per-unit fees are based on the relevant 2027 CSP student contribution rate and the credit-point value of each unit.
Intake
January, 2027
March, 2027
May, 2027
July, 2027
August, 2027
October, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
FEE-HELP, HECS, CSP

What you will study

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Government) comprises four units.

  • Foundations of Public Policy
  • Strategic Influence and Advocacy
  • Public Sector Budgets and Procurement
  • Contemporary Legal Frameworks

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Government), applicants must have:

A bachelor's qualification or equivalent in any field

OR

Three years' relevant work experience.

English language requirements

An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Recognition of Prior Learning

RPL will not be offered for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Government).

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Critique and reflect on skills and experiences in the management of work and organisations, demonstrating adaptability, creativity and initiative in situations.
  • Consolidate and synthesise learning to evaluate or advise on organisational solutions and business decisions.
  • Effectively communicate in business and management contexts.
  • Research, analyse and apply discipline-relevant concepts and theories to an increasingly complex global business environment.

Fees and CSP

Domestic full-fee paying place in 2027:

  • Fee per unit: $4,062
  • Fee per annum: $16,250
  • Full-course fee: $16,250

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) in 2027:

  • Fee per unit: $2,253
  • Fee per annum: $9,012
  • Full-course fee: $9,012

The full-course fees are based on completion of 12 credit points across four units.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • 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.

Eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place may use HECS-HELP to defer their student contribution.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.