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GC-BUSI
Business
Graduate certificate
Gain advanced knowledge of business theory and practice, in this MBA-preparation course.
This offering version is phasing out and no longer taking applications. You may be able to apply for a later version.
Why study Business at Curtin?
Accelerated learning
You’ll get to complete this course in two trimesters if you study full-time.
Top 1 %
Curtin is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.
Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022.
Get the Curtin edge
Access to leadership programs, specialist facilities and industry placements give you a competitive edge in the job market.
Outline
Outline
Interested in pursuing a Master of Business Administration? Join one of our upcoming MBA Information Evenings and find out how studying an MBA could advance your career.
This course serves as your entry pathway to the Master of Business Administration (MBA), but can also be taken as a challenging stand-alone course.
It offers you a foundation in economics, financial decision making and organisational behaviour.
You can customise your degree by selecting an optional unit, including on marketing, human resource strategies, leadership, and international oil and gas markets. Many of these units are tied to an MBA specialisation, which will help facilitate your transition to this course, should you wish to continue studying
What jobs can the Graduate Certificate in Business lead to?
Careers
- Analyst
- Business administration manager
- Management consultant
- Managing director
- Project manager
Industries
- Banking and finance
- Consultancy
- Education
- Government
- Health care
- Not-for-profit
- Private business
- Public relations
- Resources and renewables
- Retail
What you'll learn
- access and critique contemporary business theories, concepts and principles and be able to apply these to add value in a group of organisational environment
- effectively communicate in a variety of modes to gather, advise or influence stakeholders for a desired outcome
- formulate responsible management and leadership decisions that are evidence-based and supported by a critical evaluation of markets, human resources, and/ or accounting information.
- critically review personal, professional, team and organisational practices for opportunities to innovate, or apply principles of ethics, sustainability or corporate social responsibility.
Admission criteria
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
For applicants without an undergraduate degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of professional work experience including five (5) years in a managerial capacity.
Or, a bachelor degree, plus at least a minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience including three (3) years in a managerial capacity.
You will be required to submit supplementary information with your application.
Note: All applicants will need to submit a copy of their CV/Resume highlighting prior work experience and roles that they have held.
Applicants will be assessed for English based on the supplementary documentation you supply, for further information contact the MBA.Programs email address.
English requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.5
Application Requirements
If you’re applying for the Graduate Certificate in Business (GC-BUSI) or Graduate Diploma in Business (GD-BUSI) course, please select the ‘How to Apply’ button for further instructions. You’ll also need to include an employer recommendation form and a referee report with your application. All applicants will need to submit a copy of their CV/resume highlighting prior work experience and roles that they have held.
- Strongly recommend: Two Referee recommendations [.pdf – 133 kB]
- Personal Statement [.pdf – 59 kB]
- Provide your CV/resume clearly showing your prior work experience and roles that you have held.
Fees and charges
Domestic fee paying postgraduate
2023 Fee year:
Fees are indicative only.
* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).