University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Executive Business Practice
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
General management and entrepreneurial skills are developed to provide a knowledge base in finance, accounting, business analytics, and marketing.
Course overview
This course is designed for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their practical skills in leading a business unit, start-up or enterprise. Opt for this program to gain key knowledge and develop competencies essential for managing strategic innovations, growing businesses and workplace success.
What sets this course apart is its focus on real-world application, preparing them to be effective and proactive in diverse organistional environments. They acquire skills in finance, accounting, business analytics, and marketing, as well as corporate transformation, entrepreneurship, and leadership, all of which are crucial for advancing their career.
Key facts
What you will study
The course comprises 24 credit points, made up of two core subjects and a business practice stream. Each subject is valued at three credit points unless otherwise indicated.
Choose two subjects (six credit points) from the following:
- Accounting Practices and Tools
- Applied Financial Management
- Applied Governance and Risk Management
- Business and Political Economy
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Data, Algorithms and Meaning
- Decision Making Uncertainty
- Deliver Customer Value
- Digital and Social Media Marketing
- Navigating Managerial Dilemmas
- Organisation Position and Performance
- Strategies and Business Models
- Transforming Workforce Capability
- Valuation, Capital Structure and Budgeting
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must have one of the following:
- A completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75 per cent of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) and a minimum of six years of full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-degree professional experience.
- A minimum of eight years of full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience and a general capacity to undertake tertiary education
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a compulsory interview, which can be conducted via teleconference. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes.
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 local applicants with international qualifications is one of the following:
- IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 6.5.
- TOEFL iBT: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 24.
- PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score 58.
- C1A/C2P: 185-190 with a writing score 176.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee the offer of a place.
Recognition of Prior Learning
There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
General management and entrepreneurial skills are developed to provide a knowledge base in finance, accounting, business analytics and marketing. Students can choose from a range of options to also develop their leadership, strategy, decision-making, innovation and communication skills in the areas of corporate transformation, entrepreneurship and Indigenous leadership.
Learning outcomes
- Apply analytical and creative thinking to evaluate information and formulate strategies to solve business problems.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills and interpersonal awareness of self and others.
- Appraise diverse moral and ethical dimensions to critically evaluate and culturally contextualise sustainable business strategies.
- Reflect on Indigenous perspectives and values in the growth and transformation of organisations.
- Apply business concepts and practices with professional integrity to evaluate businesses for transformation.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated tuition fee per session in 2025: $22,925 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The estimated fee is calculated based on a study load of 24 credit points per session.
Tuition fees are charged:
- Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
- Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
- At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.
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.