Graduate Certificate of Business (Accelerated)

Enhance your professional, management, communication and decision-making skills with the Graduate Certificate of Business. Managers increasingly require highly developed knowledge and a broad set of applied techniques in order to be able to function effectively in contemporary business organisations. The Graduate Certificate of Business is designed to expose students to contemporary business theories, concepts and skills that are the basis of successful management across a range of economic sectors. The course focuses on developing advanced conceptual, transferable and professional attributes through a program of student-centred learning. Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of essential management concepts, contemporary management issues and practices applicable to business operations. Evaluate and respond to diverse contemporary, social, economic, political, technological, legal, ethical, environmental and cultural factors impacting organisations in the constantly evolving global economy. Communicate and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders using advanced oral and written communication skills, adeptly adjusting to varying contexts and digital channels. Synthesise data and information to develop evidence-based, innovative and sustainable solutions for business challenges.

Successful completion of a bachelor degree (AQF7) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent. Successful completion of an overseas higher education course of at least three years duration (minimum AQF level 6 or equivalent), with a minimum credit grade average (GPA 3.0 on a 5-point scale). Successful completion of a recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Government's qualifications recognition tool) with at least four (4) years relevant full-time work experience. Successful completion of an approved Postgraduate Qualifying Program from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent. At least five years appropriate full-time managerial or professional experience. (Applicants must demonstrate a recognisable level of responsibility as part of their work experience. Position accountability in a range of areas such as budgeting, staffing, project management, financial management or other relevant supervisory experience should be evident in the applicant's work history. While senior levels of volunteer experience may be considered, normally the majority of the work should be in a paid, full- time capacity.) Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience MUST support their application with evidence. Successful completion of at least two award or at least two non-award subjects (at AQF Level 8 or above) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent