University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 8 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Designed for professionals who wish to upskill in a particular area including business analytics, finance, marketing and human resource management.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce will give you the business knowledge and insights to match your professional development ambitions, in a short period of time.
This program also offers a pathway into the Master of Commerce. You can select courses to meet your professional development needs or interests and you'll gain exposure to contemporary business thinking applications.
Key facts
What you will study
To graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Commerce, students must complete 24 units of credit (UOC) from any of the following disciplines:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Commerce
- Information Systems
- Economics
- Taxation and Business Law
- Management
- Marketing
- Risk Management
Each course is valued at six UOC.
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
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
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.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year full fee (2025): $20,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than one Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 UOC per year).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- 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.