- MBA — the international standard for graduate business qualifications
- Innovative and flexible approaches to learning
- Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of studying online
Program summary
Program title: Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Award abbreviation: GCBusAdmin
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus, online
Duration: 4 months minimum full-time; 2 years maximum part-time
Commence: Trimester 1, Trimester 2 or Trimester 3
Fee type 2013: postgraduate coursework places, international fee-paying places
Total courses: 4
USC program code: BU510
CRICOS code: 067674D
Broaden your managerial skills to prepare for senior management roles.
In today’s business world, the demands of management require you to have an increasing range of skills in all facets of business. Graduate training in management and business administration can complement and enhance the skills you have gained in the workplace, or add value to existing qualifications — fast tracking your career ambitions.
USC’s business administration programs offer you innovative and flexible approaches to learning, including the opportunity to study online. Courses explore current business issues and offer you network-building opportunities. You learn to integrate knowledge and skills across functions and disciplines, and focus on the application of theory and execution of practice.
The 4-course Graduate Certificate in Business Administration introduces you to fundamental areas of business administration. Courses cover the key functional areas of an organisation and provide you with knowledge and skills in the key discipline areas. It is also an entry pathway if you wish to complete the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration but do not hold a bachelors degree.
The 8-course Graduate Diploma builds on the Graduate Certificate and articulates into the Master of Business Administration. In the Graduate Diploma, you extend the skill-focused study and practical work to develop your professional understanding and problem-solving abilities. Depending on your interests, you can choose to study courses in decision-making, economics, marketing, management, law, ethics or informatics.
The suite culminates in the 12-course MBA, which is now the international standard for graduate business qualifications. As an MBA student, you develop managerial skills in critical thinking and research and analysis through individual and team-based work. You complete six required courses covering the fundamental areas of business administration and choose six elective courses, which allow you to focus on specific interest areas.
For added flexibility, if you enrol in the Graduate Diploma you may choose to exit after completing the first four courses with the Graduate Certificate and achieve a recognised qualification. Similarly, if you enrol in the masters program, you may choose to exit after completing the first eight courses and gain the Graduate Diploma. Subject to certain time conditions, you can return to upgrade your qualification later.
Admission requirements
To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:
- possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent
- have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
- candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree but have at least three years’ relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience may be admitted to the qualifying Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will qualify the candidate for entry into the Master of Business Administration for completion of the remaining courses.
Intakes - when to apply
There will be three intakes a year: Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3.
Enquiries
Graduate Studies, School of Business
Tel: + 61 7 5430 1259
Fax: + 61 7 5430 2859
Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2013.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2013:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.
Program requirements and notes
- Student must complete a minimum of 4 courses including 2 required courses from the list below.
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
- Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program structure
Required courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
ACC701 Social Sciences and Humanities Project | |||
BUS702 Accounting for Managers | |||
BUS704 Economics for Managers | |||
MGT701 Corporate Finance | |||
MGT703 Managing Organisations | |||
MKG701 Strategic Management |
Elective courses: (2)
Select 2 courses from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
ACC506 Marketing Management | |||
ACC508 Accounting Fundamentals | |||
ACC511 Informatics and Financial Applications | |||
ACC512 Managerial Finance | |||
ACC520 Corporate Accounting | |||
ACC610 Legal Regulation of Business Structures | |||
ACC611 Strategic Management Accounting | |||
ACC620 Taxation Law and Practice | |||
ACC621 Contemporary Accounting Issues | |||
BUS513 Issues in Auditing Practice | |||
BUS514 The Literature Review | |||
BUS515 Qualitative Research Methods | |||
BUS703 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods | |||
BUS705 Managing Research | |||
BUS706 Innovation and Management Decision Making | |||
BUS707 International Business Law and Ethics | |||
BUS708 Managing Across Global Cultures | |||
BUS710 International Trade and Finance | |||
BUS711 Marketing in an International Environment | |||
INF701 Comparative and International Employment Relations | |||
MGT702 Management Informatics | |||
MGT704 Managing People | |||
MGT711 Global Business Management | |||
MGT712 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Planning | |||
MGT721 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility | |||
MGT722A Managerial Project | |||
MGT722B Managerial Project - Part A | |||
MGT725 Managerial Project - Part B |
TOTAL UNITS 48
* Please note that the program structure of the MBA and names of courses are subject to change.
** Subject to approval. Management Project A, B and C are not open for student enrolment. These courses are for students who are given substitutes upon entry and require the Faculty’s approval.