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Graduate Certificate in Business Research

Solve real-world business problems and take your first step into specialised business research. This four-course graduate certificate is designed to build your knowledge, skills and training in key business-related research methods.

In this program you will:

  • Provides the foundation for entry into a postgraduate research program
  • Work with experienced academics to develop your research topic, and plan and draft a literature review
  • Receive a thorough grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

Location

Duration

4 months 4 months Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$12,365 - 2023 Fees Fee-paying
Fee-paying
A$13,900 / A$13,900 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

Start

  • Semester 1

Start
  • Semester 1
Delivery mode
  • Online
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Duration
4 months 4 months
UniSC program code
BU508
Program structure
Required courses (4) 48 units

BUS512 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
BUS513 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
BUS514 The Literature Review
BUS515 Qualitative Research Methods

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.

A three year Bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution in business or related field, or equivalent.

Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

Fee-paying estimate
A$12,365 - 2023 Fees
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$13,900
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$13,900