University of Western Australia
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Ideal for graduates who do not hold an undergraduate degree in business.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce comprises four units in accounting, economics, management and marketing. This is a standalone qualification, and can also serve as an entry point into the Master of Commerce.
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
What you will study
Students must complete 24 points comprising four units from the following:
- Introductory Financial Accounting
- Applied Professional Business Communications
- Programming for Business
- Economics for Business: Applications and Policy
- Employment Relations
- Finance Essentials
- Introduction to Human Resource Management
- Data Analysis and Decision Making
- Management and Organisations
- Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
- Marketing Management
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, and either:
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent.
- At least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
- Significant work experience including at least five years with a material level of responsibility.
English language requirements
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the university to be eligible for a place.
- Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
The broad nature of this course ensures you will be able to pursue a range of careers in the business world in virtually any organisation. Graduates are employed in both public and private sectors.
Learning outcomes
You'll learn to:
- Critically analyse and synthesise knowledge across the core functions of business.
- Communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with managers and personnel of specialist business functions.
- Apply your knowledge to plan and manage the coordination of resources within and across business functions.
- Effectively participate in and contribute to business projects.
- Analyse and solve business problems as they arise.
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual course fee in 2025: $10,248.76 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- 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 courses 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.