Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Townsville: January, May, September
- Brisbane: January, May, September
Fees
$8,496.00+
$16,083.00^
+total estimated Commonwealth Supported Fee
^total estimated tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Currently displaying fees for 2025, which are subject to change in following years.
Duration
8 months part-time
Entry Requirements
AQF level 7 bachelor degree in any discipline; or 5 years business experience; or equivalent
Course Code
109011
Course detail
Kickstart your career in Business Administration. The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is a four-month course that is flexible and an ideal pathway to extended Business Administration courses such as the Master of Business Administration.
JCU’s Business Administration degrees are designed to equip you to conduct business in an effective, efficient and sustainable manner. The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration offers four core subjects: management of people, accounting, international business and marketing. These four areas will give you a knowledge base of the main pillars of business administration and provide you with options for you to specialise in during further study.
As you study these four areas of business administration, you will learn how to critically analyse business-related knowledge and practice from both historical and contemporary perspectives. You will gain a key understanding of sustainable business practices and performance methods and you will be able to apply both established concepts and innovative strategies to provide solutions to complex business and professional practice problems. You will have skills in financial management and accounting, navigating human relations and interpersonal management, marketing, investment evaluation and techniques, and directing international business influenced by political economies.
As a business administration graduate, you will be eligible for positions in management, consultancy, leadership and innovation, and in business and enterprise. The skills you will develop are applicable to many industries and fields of work. You can also choose to continue your professional development through pursuing further study in this field, such as with a Master of Business Administration.
View the Handbook for a detailed overview of available subjects.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment,and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration.
JCU Business Administration graduates are diversely skilled and are employed in a wide range of industries.
Graduates pursue careers in economics, finance, human resource management, marketing, accounting, business law, and information technology.
You could work as a human resource manager, public relations specialist, financial officer, or market research analyst. This course is a pathway to study the Master of Business Administration.
Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD8,496.00
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD16,083.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
JCU offers multiple Pathways to University. If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, consider exploring our available Pathways options.
Contact our friendly team today to discover which pathway is right for you.
Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.
Real stories
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Alumni
Weiqing (Jacky) Ni
Master of Business Administration
Postgraduate studies in Business Administration is a wide-ranging and professional course, and the knowledge and skills gained can be applied to diverse global businesses. The most important part is the focus on critical thinking, which has given me the tools to keep learning throughout my whole career.
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Lecturer
Associate Professor Monica Jurin
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
Pursuing a degree in Business Administration holds significant value for managers aiming to progress or enhance their entrepreneurial ventures. Our students delve into contemporary business trends, gain insights into effective management techniques and establish connections within international professional circles.