Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive)

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

084999G

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 26,880 / total

Next Intake February-2026

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive)

About

Gain essential business leadership and strategic thinking skills to take your career to the next level.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive) gives you the opportunity to study leadership, ethics and cross-functional management as you further develop your skills in design thinking, creativity and analytics, allowing you to make a greater business and social impact.

In this course, you will benefit from:

a curriculum reimagined to leverage RMIT's international strengths in technology, design and enterprise
industry guest speakers, international study tours and networks, and work-integrated learning (WIL) projects with business, social or ethical purposes.
subjects designed for the leaders of tomorrow, allowing you to network, take control of your career and lead sustainable organisations
the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) degree pathway — the EMBA degree is accredited by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and meets the quality and content standards for their program accreditation framework, recognising quality programs.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic

Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent or higher level qualification in any discipline with a GPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0).

Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent or higher level qualification in any discipline and a GMAT overall minimum score of 600.

Work Experience

Minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent work experience in a management role with supervisory responsibilities. Applicants will be required to submit a CV which outlines supervision of staff, performance review and responsibility to budget

Alternate Entry

Significant work experience (8-10 years) with at least 5 years full-time equivalent in a management role with supervisory responsibilities.

Applicants must submit a CV which outlines supervision of staff, performance review and responsibility to budget.

Additional Selection Requirements:

Personal Statement

In addition to the CV, to be considered for selection, you must include with your application a personal statement (maximum 500 words) outlining a concise explanation of your personal motivation for undertaking the Graduate Certificate Business Administration Executive course, and your attitude towards personal reflection and reflective learning; and collaboration and class participation.

Referee recommendations

You must submit two referee recommendations either from your supervisor or from a professional peer.

Entrance requirements for international onshore applicants

All non-Australian residents and overseas full-fee paying students are required to meet RMIT English language requirements. For more information on these requirements and acceptable English Language tests please see Recognised qualifications and English speaking countries.

English Program Requirements

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP).

Career

You are encouraged to progress to the Executive Master of Business Administration.

Graduates of the arts, business, engineering, health, IT and many other fields may choose to study the Graduate Certificate or Master degree to broaden their career options.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 26,880

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students.

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