University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Build essential business and management capabilities through the study of leadership, marketing, economics and accounting, developing strategic thinking and decision-making skills for contemporary business environments.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is designed for early-career professionals and individuals seeking to strengthen their business knowledge and management capabilities. The course introduces fundamental business principles, focusing on strategic thinking, ethical leadership and effective decision-making across diverse industries and organisational settings.
Study covers people management and organisational change, marketing decision-making, managerial economics and financial accounting. You will explore how organisations operate, respond to market conditions and manage financial and human resources. Learning combines business theory with practical applications, supporting the development of analytical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills. Students also benefit from studying alongside professionals from diverse industry, cultural and educational backgrounds.
The course comprises four compulsory subjects totalling 24 credit points and can be completed in six months full-time or one year part-time at the UTS City campus. It forms part of an articulated pathway that includes the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration. Graduates can apply their knowledge to business operations, management and organisational leadership roles.
Key facts
What you will study
The course comprises 24 credit points, made up of four core MBA subjects (six credit points each).
- Leading People and Change
- Marketing Decision Making
- Economics for Management
- Accounting for Managers
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.
Applicants must have one of the following:
- Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification.
- A minimum of five years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience
Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.
Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application
For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience, you need Curriculum Vitae and Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer.
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer.
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only).
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and the nature of the business.
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses).
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
- AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
- C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Career options include management-level positions in industry or government. Students benefit from access to the UTS MBA Career Advantage Program, providing tailored career support, experience solving real industry problems and industry networking throughout the course.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to develop creative solutions that address strategic business issues.
- Communicate business information effectively to various stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Interact and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively to achieve desired business outcomes.
- Apply principles of ethics, sustainability and social responsibility to decision-making in business.
- Demonstrate skills in professional business practice by analysing complex information and concepts to support business decisions in local and international contexts.
- Critically reflect on communication and engagement in Indigenous contexts and apply ethical practice to work for and with Indigenous Australians.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year and total tuition fee in 2026: $19,050 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points (normally four subjects) per semester or year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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 program.