Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration offers foundational insights into management theories and their practical applications, accredited by TEQSA.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

2 trimesters full-time, 4 trimesters part-time

Course Code

118231E

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, May, Sep

Domestic Fees

$12,750 total

International Fees

$15,250 total

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration provides a preliminary overview of the core theories of management and the application of these in a professional environment. This course has been accredited by TEQSA.

Entry requirements

Domestic entry requirements

Domestic students must meet the following requirements:

Completed an Australian Bachelor degree or higher, or an equivalent qualification and/or professional experience.

The following is supplementary to the above entry requirements and is designed to guide applicants and the admissions team on acceptable admission and articulation pathways:

Equivalent professional experience 5+ years of professional and/or managerial work experience in related fields such as business management, financial management, leadership, human resources and people may be considered professional experience equivalent to a Bachelor level qualification.
Entry pathways Students that successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration offered by ACAP University College may articulate directly into ACAP's Graduate Diploma of Business Administration or Master of Business Administration.

International entry requirements

International students must meet the following requirements:

Academic entry requirements Completed an Australian Bachelor degree or higher, or an equivalent qualification and/or professional experience.

The following is supplementary to the above entry requirements and is designed to guide applicants and the admissions team on acceptable admission and articulation pathways:

Equivalent professional experience 5+ years of professional and/or managerial work experience in related fields such as business management, financial management, leadership, human resources and people may be considered professional experience equivalent to a Bachelor level qualification.
Minimum English Language Requirements International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0 (completed in the past two years); or an equivalent accepted English Language test as specified in ACAP's English Language Test equivalency tables.

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.

Study locations

ACAP University College - Perth Campus

Online

What you will learn

What you'll learn

You will be well-versed in current leadership and people management practices and be able to communicate and promote your managerial vision in a range of business environments. You will have well developed project management and financial management skills to contribute to business planning and to operate as an ethical business leader.

Career pathways

Once you graduate from the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical roles you could consider.

Entrepreneur
Manager
Consultant

Course structure

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration course is comprised of 4 units, which are level 400 units. To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.

The course duration is 8 months full time or part time equivalent. For more information on the recommended course sequence click here.

Credit points: 6 Prerequisites: None

Unit Description:

This unit is a comprehensive introduction to the topic of leadership and professional development, addressing a broad range of issues ranging from personal leadership style, exploration of current and foundational leadership theory, through to change leadership in organisations. You will build the knowledge, skills, self-awareness and confidence to effectively lead in a variety of settings. As you grow in understanding of the role of leading in organisations, you will also develop a deeper understanding of your own leadership capacity, style and developmental needs.

Learning outcomes:

Examine current leader theory, thinking, and practices, the historical foundations underpinning them and the role of power and influence in motivating others.
Analyse what shapes you as a leader and what it means to be a principled and ethical leader focused on sustainable and socially responsible practices.
Display knowledge and self-awareness related to authentic leadership and the reflective practices that help to develop and sustain trustworthy leadership.
Exhibit working knowledge of the interplay between leadership and management and the associated responsibilities in assuring organisational purpose, values, vision, and goals are achieved.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the principles of adaptive leadership and related change management models including the interplay between organizational culture, structure, politics, and people in leading effective change.

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