About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is the first step for professionals aiming to expand their career opportunities. You will improve your foundational skills in managerial decision making, understand effective organisational structures, study human behaviour and learn how to expertly manage people.

　　The program’s content focuses on advanced management capabilities which are transferrable to organisations of all sizes in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors, arming you with the high-level skills and know-how to succeed in management roles. This internationally recognised qualification is known for its ability to increase your professional and managerial competency profile making you highly employable. With your enhanced leadership capabilities and business management focus, you will have a new-found awareness of company culture, people, management and leadership, affording you with improved career opportunities.

　　With a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you can leverage your existing experience with enhanced skills to gain control of your future. Whether your goal is to boost your current career, change career paths or start your own business, you will have the advanced skills and knowledge to achieve your goals.

　　Achieving a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will demonstrate your ability and dedication, and increase your employability in professional management positions. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

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Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (January), 2024	Sydney
Trimester 1 (January), 2024	Newcastle
Trimester 1 (January), 2024	Online
Trimester 2 (May), 2024	Newcastle
Trimester 2 (May), 2024	Sydney
Trimester 2 (May), 2024	Online
Trimester 3 (August), 2024	Newcastle
Trimester 3 (August), 2024	Sydney
Trimester 3 (August), 2024	Online
Trimester 1 (January), 2025	Newcastle
Trimester 1 (January), 2025	Sydney
Trimester 1 (January), 2025	Online
Trimester 2 (May), 2025	Newcastle
Trimester 2 (May), 2025	Sydney
Trimester 2 (May), 2025	Online
Trimester 3 (August), 2025	Newcastle
Trimester 3 (August), 2025	Sydney
Trimester 3 (August), 2025	Online
Trimester 1 (January), 2026	Newcastle
Trimester 1 (January), 2026	Sydney
Trimester 1 (January), 2026	Online
Trimester 2 (May), 2026	Newcastle
Trimester 2 (May), 2026	Sydney
Trimester 2 (May), 2026	Online
Trimester 3 (August), 2026	Newcastle
Trimester 3 (August), 2026	Sydney
Trimester 3 (August), 2026	Online

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Newcastle

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (40 units) will be available for applicants who have:

　　3 year Bachelors Degree not in a related field, or

　　3 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing, or

　　3 year Diploma not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience, or

　　2 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing, + 2 years relevant organisational experience, or

　　2 year Diploma not in the discipline + 3 years relevant organisational experience, or

　　At least 5 years organisational experience.

　　IELTS - 6.5 (Minimum 6.0 in Each Component), TOEFL iBT - 79 and TOEFL PBT - 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Newcastle. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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