University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Tailor your business studies to your professional goals through on-campus learning, building contemporary commercial knowledge while creating a pathway to the Master of Commerce.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce is designed for professionals looking to expand their business knowledge or develop expertise in a particular area of commerce. Whether you're building on previous study or bringing extensive professional experience, the course supports career development while providing a pathway to further postgraduate study.
Throughout the course, you'll strengthen your understanding of contemporary business practice and develop the ability to apply commercial thinking in professional contexts. By selecting courses that align with your interests and career goals, you can broaden your business capability or deepen your knowledge in a specific discipline, preparing you to respond to evolving organisational challenges.
Delivered on campus at UNSW Sydney, the course combines flexible course selection with opportunities to learn in a collaborative university environment. The program also offers entry pathways for experienced professionals without an undergraduate degree and provides a pathway to the Master of Commerce upon successful completion.
Key facts
8th February, 2027
24th May, 2027
6th September, 2027
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Commerce, you must successfully complete units totalling 24 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 6 credit points.
- Accounting
- Finance
- Commerce
- Information Systems
- Economics
- Taxation and Business Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Risk Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Category A: A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification), as determined by UNSW Business School with an average grade of 60 per cent or greater.
OR
Category B: Five years of relevant work experience: for example, clerical or administrative work in a commercial, not-for-profit or public service organisation, supervisory or management, banking, finance or marketing experience or other business-related positions.
Application Requirements if applying under Category B
- Resume (up to four pages) detailing competencies and achievements.
- Evidence of most recent employment status.
- Supporting statement responding to the following question: In no more than 500 words, outline why you would like to study the Graduate Certificate at UNSW Business School, and which specialisation you are interested in pursuing to meet your career aspirations.
English language requirements
If English isn’t your first language, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. Contact the university for further information. If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application.
You can prove 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.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
- Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
- Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
- Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
- Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.
Career outcomes
- Business analyst
- Consultant
- Customer experience manager
- Data analyst
- Digital innovation manager
- Entrepreneur
- Financial advisor
- Financial technology developer
- Human resource consultant
- Investment banker
- Marketing analyst
- People and culture specialist
- Portfolio manager
- Product manager
- Risk analyst
- Social entrepreneur
- Strategist
- Venture capitalist
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $21,000 (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.