University of Tasmania
Graduate Certificate in Business Studies - Domestic
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in postgraduate business courses.
Course overview
In the Graduate Certificate in Business Studies, you'll cultivate your skills in critical thinking and analysis, reflective practice and professional presentation, as well as develop a knowledge base of contemporary business theory and practices around marketing, accounting and organisational management.
Key facts
What you will study
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Studies requires four compulsory units (50 credit points).
Compulsory units
- Accounting and Accountability for Decision Making
- Organisational Social Responsibilities
- Managing Contemporary Organisations
- Foundations of Marketing
Entry requirements
For admission to this course, you need one of the following:
- A completed Australian advanced diploma or above, or approved equivalent.
- At least two years of management experience.
You must provide evidence to support your eligibility for the degree, in particular a copy of your CV showing your work experience, and letters of reference from line managers or similar to confirm the work experience meets the minimum level for entry.
The approved equivalent from any overseas institution as assessed by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
The minimum management experience in this case is defined as supervisory, team leader or business manager experience. In the case of applicants who have worked as a sole trader or consultant, additional evidence to support the level of experience must be provided.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Completion of this program gives students the opportunity to undertake further postgraduate courses with the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, which may have career change or advancement benefits for graduates.
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate solutions for contemporary business issues by applying fundamental business principles.
- Critically reflect on business theories, principles and processes and evaluate their efficacy in current practice.
- Explain complex business problems to audiences with varying business expertise including those characterised as culturally and linguistically diverse.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated total fee in 2025: $12,512 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated total fee is based on a study load of 50 credit points or four units.
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.