University of New South Wales

Graduate Certificate in Business

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

Develop essential business management knowledge through a graduate certificate that builds practical leadership capability for today's evolving business environment.

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Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed for professionals looking to strengthen their business management capability and prepare for career progression in today's rapidly changing business environment. With the flexibility to tailor your studies, you'll build foundational knowledge that supports confident decision-making across a broad range of business settings.

By connecting contemporary business concepts with practical management application, you'll build the capability to evaluate organisational challenges, identify opportunities and make informed decisions in changing business environments. The flexibility to choose courses aligned with your interests allows you to tailor your learning to your career goals while developing practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in the workplace.

Completed part-time over eight months, the program is delivered 100% online, providing the flexibility to balance postgraduate study with professional and personal commitments. Upon successful completion, eligible students can progress into the Master of Management with advanced standing, offering a clear pathway to further postgraduate study.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,130
More Information
The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Intake
24th August, 2026
19th October, 2026
11th January, 2027
8th March, 2027
3rd May, 2027
28th June, 2027
23rd August, 2027
18th October, 2027
Units
More Information
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.
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What you will study

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Business, you must successfully complete four courses from the following:

  • Managing Yourself and Others
  • Financial Management
  • Business Economics
  • Foundations of Marketing
  • Law, Regulations and Ethics
  • Strategies for Disruption
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Managing with Digital Technology

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Business you must have one of the following:

  • A recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline or specialisation.
  • A minimum of three years’ relevant work experience. Relevant work experience includes clerical or administrative work in a commercial or public service organisation, supervisory or management, banking, finance or marketing experience or other business-related positions.

English language requirements

You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on your educational background and citizenship. UNSW requires a minimum level of English language competency for enrolment. English language skills are essential for webinar comprehension and the completion of coursework, assignments and examinations.

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you will be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses.
  • Prior study in the medium of English.
  • Other qualifications.
  • English waivers.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

  • Consultant
  • Senior Marketing Coordinator
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Financial Advisor
  • HR Advisor
  • Business Development Coordinator
  • Operations Analyst
  • Project Support Officer
  • Sales Analyst
  • Client Relationship Coordinator

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $20,500  (Full-fee paying place)

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

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.