Graduate Certificate in Business Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Business Studies is a pathway that offers students without a first degree the opportunity to complete a postgraduate qualification in business and enhance their management skills within a two-year time frame. This course develops advanced skills in academic writing, research, critical thinking and intercultural communication

It is designed to ensure students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in postgraduate business programs. Students will cultivate their skills in critical thinking and analysis, reflective practice and professional presentation, as well as developing an understanding and knowledge base of contemporary business theory and practices around marketing, accounting and organisational management.

This Graduate Certificate is ideal for those students who intend to undertake postgraduate coursework programs with the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, but have never studied at university before. It is a qualifying pathway degree for admission to the following degrees:

• Master of Business Administration (International)
• Master of Finance
• Master of Marketing Management
• Master of Professional Accounting

Admission to this course you need either:

A completed Australian Advanced Diploma or above, or approved equivalent;
OR
at least two years’ management experience.

English-language requirements:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate IELTS 6.0 (min. 6.0 in all bands), or equivalent as below:

• TOEFL (iBT) 72 (no skill below: Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; Writing 22)
• PTE Academic 50 with no score lower than 50
• Cambridge CAE (Certificate of Advanced English): B Grade
• Cambridge CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English): C Grade
• Cambridge BEC (Business English Certificate) Higher: C Grade