Graduate Certificate in Business
    Duration0.5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 18,046 / Semester
    Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026
    Graduate Certificate in Business

    About

    Your studies will dive into core business disciplines such as accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship and management. Develop critical thinking skills, solve complex problems, work effectively in teams, make informed business decisions and hone your communication skills.

    Developed in partnership with industry, you’ll be taught by leaders in the field and connect with potential employers. Our curriculum is crafted in collaboration with industry leaders and aligned with professional organisations to ensure its relevance in the current business landscape.

    Use this program as a pathway to pursue further postgraduate study – from an MBA to a specialised management or human resources master’s degree. Our program offers flexible learning options tailored to busy professionals and different career aspirations. This approach ensures you can study on your own terms and enter dynamic business environments.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and fulfill any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR

    A minimum of five years relevant work experience.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

    Career

    Career outcomes

    Our Graduate Certificate in Business prepares graduates for roles in business administration, functional leadership and people management across a range of industries. 

    You could be a project manager at a global tech company, leading the development and launch of a new software product. Maybe you’ll work in large corporations providing consulting services to smaller businesses. Perhaps you will start your own business, applying your skills in finance, marketing and management to build successful ventures. 

    Careers include, but are not limited to: 

    • Business adviser 
    • Business/organisational analyst 
    • Business development consultant 
    • Business owner 
    • Entrepreneur 
    • Project manager/lead 
    • Risk manager. 

    Industry trends

    Soft skills are becoming increasingly important, with soft-skill intensive professions expected to make up approximately two-thirds of all jobs in Australia by 2030 (Deloitte, 2017). Studying at Adelaide University will equip you with the essential interpersonal and analytical skills needed to thrive in this evolving job market. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    18,046 / semester
    Graduate Certificate in Business
    University of Adelaide
    University of Adelaide
    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide