Victoria University

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

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

Build core business knowledge across finance, marketing, responsible business practice and strategic management, with a pathway to further MBA study.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Victoria University provides a foundation in core areas of contemporary business and management. You will examine financial analysis, marketing, business ethics, sustainability and strategic management while strengthening your ability to assess business challenges and make informed decisions.

Across four core units, you will explore financial performance, customer and market strategy, responsible business practice and organisational strategy. The course is suited to professionals from a range of backgrounds and can also provide a pathway into further postgraduate business study, including VU’s Master of Business Administration.

The course is available through VU Online as well as at VU’s City Campus. The online option is completed over a minimum of eight months using VU Online’s Block Model, with one seven-week unit studied at a time and approximately 20 hours of study recommended per week.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
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Delivered in hybrid mode, where part of the course is completed online.
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,187.50
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Prices are calculated based on a full-time study load of four units.
Campus
City
Intake
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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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.
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What you will study

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, students will be required to complete 48 credit points (equivalent to four units). Each unit is worth 12 credit points.

Core units

  • Financial Analysis
  • Marketing Management
  • Business Ethics and Sustainability
  • Strategic Management and Business Policy

Entry requirements

To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. Victoria University also considers non-academic research and work experience for research candidates.

Admission criteria

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
  • Applicants with a minimum of five years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Special entry programs

If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of the university's special admission programs. These programs are designed to help you access education more easily.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have completed a study with another university or institution, you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Review theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective business strategies.
  • Justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related knowledge to think critically in the resolution of business problems and recommend actions relevant to contemporary business settings.
  • Critically apply cross-disciplinary knowledge in creative decision-making.
  • Demonstrate independent judgement in a range of business functions in response to contemporary and future professional challenges.
  • Effectively communicate complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.

Career outcomes

Graduates may find work in a variety of industries and areas, including:

  • Marketing
  • Human resources
  • Trading
  • Real estate
  • Construction
  • IT
  • Consultation
  • Management

Fees and FEE-HELP

Fee per unit in 2026: $4,155 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Indicative full fee in 2026: $16,620 per semester (domestic full-fee paying place)

Full-fee courses are not government subsidised. You will pay the total cost of each unit.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • 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.

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.