Western Sydney University
Graduate Certificate in Business
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Acquire solid grounding in business environments and business communication.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Business provides a foundation in business knowledge for emerging managers and those with leadership aspirations who have not previously studied business. This program develops readily applicable skills in key aspects of business and prepares graduates for expanded opportunities in a range of work settings.
Graduates may also choose to undertake this qualification in preparation for further study. The program is co-created with diverse industry partners, ensuring the learning is relevant and applied to real-world challenges.
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
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of four core subjects:
- Contemporary People Management
- Economics
- Marketing Systems
- Introduction to Finance
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following to be considered:
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.
- Have a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience.
- Have an advanced diploma in a business discipline and have a minimum of eight years of general work experience.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English language requirements
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Contact the university for further information about English language requirements.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples:
- Management
- Marketing
- Finance
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $8,496 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
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.
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 unit 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.