The business world of tomorrow belongs to people with the ability to adapt, think differently, and face new challenges head on. Be prepared with the Graduate Certificate in Business.
This postgraduate degree gives you a solid understanding of business environments and business communication. It’s also your first step towards a Masters of Business Administration, whether you have an undergraduate degree in Business or not.
Taught out of Western’s state-of-the-art Parramatta City Campus, you can access innovative learning facilities and unique study spaces. And emerge with the skills you need to compete with the industry’s best.
Graduate Certificate in Business
University Rank:#384
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Duration6 month(s)
Tuition FeeAUD 27,796 / Year
Next IntakeJune 22, 2026
Graduate Certificate in Business
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for international students
Admission
- Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline; Or
- Have a minimum of five years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience; Or
- Have an advanced diploma in a business discipline and have a minimum of eight years 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.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.
Please consult the handbook for more information.
English Program Requirements
All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.
If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.
If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.
IELTS (Academic version)
6.5 overall score
Minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL Internet-based score
Total score 82
Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
58 overall
No communication skills less than 50
Career
Career Opportunities
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 of the possible careers you can pursue with this degree:
- Management
- Marketing
- Finance
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
27,796 / year
Graduate Certificate in Business
Western Sydney University
Australia, Sydney