University of Wollongong

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

This program provides a pathway to the MBA, with credit for all four subjects completed.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is a nested qualification of the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Throughout the course, students learn to diagnose issues in real organisations with a focus on accounting, marketing, employee engagement and talent management. In addition to acquiring knowledge relating to business disciplines, students also develop academic literacy and skills in critical analysis, problem-solving, ethical reasoning, teamwork, communication and reflection.

Students take part in a full range of MBA learning activities including relevant and current case studies that compare theory with examples of leading-edge organisational practices, guest lectures delivered by industry professionals, peer learning and critical reflection, followed by undertaking assessments that focus on using and applying knowledge and skills in real-life settings.

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
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,022
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Tuition fees shown are indicative and are based on normal course length and progression.

From $2,040 (CSP)
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You may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) where the government pays part of your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative and are based on normal course length and progression.
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
4
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 requires the successful completion of 24 credit points (CP) comprising four subjects. Each subject is valued at six CP.

Core

Choose four from the following:

  • Accounting for Managerial Decision-making
  • Strategic Marketing Management
  • People and Culture
  • Leading Business Transformation in the Age of AI
  • Economic Analysis for Modern Business
  • Project and Supply Chain Management

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

An applicant must have the following:

  • A recognised bachelor's degree or a tertiary academic qualification with duration of at least three years’ full-time equivalent.
  • A minimum of three years' relevant full-time professional or managerial experience and a one-page Statement of Motivation*.

*The Statement of Motivation should be no more than one page, written in English and should address your motivation for studying MBA with the Sydney Business School, and how the degree will help achieve your career goals and aspirations.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Critically analyse business concepts and practices.
  • Generate sustainable and responsible solutions to complex real-world business challenges.
  • Collaborate responsibly to achieve individual and collective outcomes.
  • Effectively communicate complex business ideas to others.
  • Critically reflect on personal ideas, practices and feedback from stakeholders.

Fees and CSP

Total indicative course tuition fee (2025): $20,088 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Total indicative course tuition fee (2025): $8,160 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

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.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

  • Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
  • Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
  • Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

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