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    GC-BUSFU

    Business Fundamentals

    Graduate certificate

    Gain a foundation in business areas including business project management, business analytics, and the intersection between business and STEM.

    Course outline
    • Qualification
      Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals
    • Duration

      Duration

      6 months full-time, part-time
    • Credit

      Credit

      100
    • CRICOS

      CRICOS

      102810F
    • Location

      Location

      Curtin Perth,  Curtin University Dubai,  Curtin Mauritius,  Curtin Singapore
    Course outline

    Deadlines for applying direct to Curtin

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    Semester 1, 2026

    21 April 2025

    Applications now closed!

    Semester 2, 2026

    Applications now open!

    2 July 2026

    Semester 1, 2027

    1 May 2026

    28 January 2027

    Semester 2, 2027

    1 March 2027

    1 July 2027

    Course outline

    Overview

    Overview

    The Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals equips graduates with fundamental business skills and knowledge that transcend discipline boundaries.

    You will acquire knowledge in data management and security, business analytics, business project management and transformative technologies that impact on business and society.

    To further your knowledge of a specific area, you will have the flexibility to select one optional discipline unit in human resources, information systems, marketing or finance.

    Throughout the course, you will enhance your skills in critical thinking and creativity, and build your awareness of new business ideas and the application of business concepts as you collaborate with peers from a variety of discipline perspectives.

    The graduate certificate can be completed as a standalone qualification or provide a pathway to the Master of Commerce.

    What jobs can the Business Fundamentals course lead to?

    Careers

    • Business administration manager
    • Employment relations advisor
    • Financial consultant
    • Project manager

    Industries

    • Banking and finance
    • Consultancy
    • Education
    • Resources and renewables
    • Retail

    What you'll learn

    • apply business knowledge and frameworks to respond to challenges in ambiguous business environments, GC1, GC6
    • demonstrate responsible judgement in local and global business settings with consideration of ethical and sustainable ways, GC4, GC5
    • source and critically evaluate multiple sources of information to create robust and creative solutions for business, GC2, GC3
    • apply knowledge and skills to communicate professionally to diverse audiences, GC3, GC5
    • demonstrate professional and academic integrity when working within a team and independently, GC3

    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.

    Applicants require a bachelor degree in any discipline, or at least 5 years relevant work experience. Applicants must also meet Curtin’s English language proficiency requirements.

    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

    Speaking

    6

    Reading

    6

    Listening

    6

    Overall band score

    6.5

    Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

    Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

    Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

    Fees and scholarships

    Domestic fee paying postgraduate

    2026 Fee year:

    $17,787*

    Domestic

    Domestic

    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).

    Looking for more detail on the course structure?

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    Location

    For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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    2026

    Semester 1
    • On campus
    Semester 2
    • On campus

    2027

    Semester 1
    • On campus
    Semester 2
    • On campus

    All endeavours are made to ensure location information for courses is up to date but please note they are subject to change.

    The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

    How to apply

    Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice

    Please note that each campus has different application deadlines. View our application deadlines page for further information.

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    • Curtin course code: GC-BUSFU
    • CRICOS code: 102810F
    • Last updated on: 12 March 2026

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