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- Study at a leading business school. We're Australia’s first business school to earn the triple crown accreditation. Less than 1% of all business schools globally have achieved triple accreditation, and we're proud to be part of this distinguished group.
- Gain in-depth knowledge in business disciplines to lead confidently in complex environments.
- Tailored for busy executives, coursework is delivered through intensive weekend classes held monthly (Brisbane) and bi-monthly (Canberra) over an 8-week teaching period.
- Extend your studies by continuing into a Executive Master of Business Administration once you’ve completed your graduate certificate.
Highlights
- Update your skills and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in business disciplines to lead with confidence in complex business environments.
- Opportunities to progress to the Executive Master of Business Administration.
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Accelerate your leadership journey and elevate your impact with a QUT Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. This program will enhance your leadership capabilities and broaden your expertise across key business disciplines.
As part of this executive graduate certificate, you’ll learn to manage strategic direction and drive innovation through design thinking. You’ll hone your communication skills to effectively engage and persuade your audience. Furthermore, you’ll develop greater self-awareness, gain insights into how your interactions influence your leadership, and uncover opportunities for personal and career growth in complex business environments.
Pathway to the QUT Executive MBA
For those considering their next step, this Executive Graduate Certificate serves as an excellent introduction to the QUT Executive MBA. Comprising eight units, it forms one-third of the full program. Students who achieve a grade point average of 4.5 (on QUT’s 7-point scale) can seamlessly transition into the Executive MBA, enabling them to earn two qualifications in the time it typically takes to complete one.
As part of this certificate, you’ll also study alongside Executive MBA students from the start, completing the same subjects, engaging with the same content, and undertaking the same assessments. This ensures a consistent learning experience with your Executive MBA peers, with no additional study or costs required. By starting with the Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you’ll be set on the same academic path, ensuring a seamless transition and completion of the full Executive MBA within 2 years.
Flexible delivery
Tailored for busy executives, coursework is delivered through intensive in-person weekend classes held monthly (Brisbane) and bi-monthly (Canberra) over an 8-week teaching period. All course materials—including lecture notes, practical guides, readings, and help resources—are accessible online for maximum convenience and flexibility.
Course articulation
Articulation into the Executive MBA program is possible after successful completion of the Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).
Possible careers
- Chief executive officer
- Chief operating officer
- Director
Course core structure:
- Strategic Management
- Communicating to Influence
- Systems Thinking for Managers
- Problem Framing for Creative Action
- Personal Leadership and Change
Unit options:
- Data Analysis and Decision Making
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Marketing Strategically
- Understanding and Leading Others
- Economics in Business
- Course code
- GS89
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- Gardens Point
- Canberra
- 12 months part-time
- January
Entry requirements
You must have a:
- recognised bachelor degree in any field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.50 (on QUT's 7-point scale); plus
- minimum of five years full-time post degree work experience with a minimum of three years relevant professional work experience and two years minimum supervisory/management experience.
OR
- minimum of nine years full-time work experience with a minimum of six years relevant professional work experience and three years minimum supervisory/management experience.
Work experience
Relevant work experience indicates an applicants capacity to contribute to workshop discussion and the wider student body. To enable us to assess your work experience, a current curriculum vitae providing details of your roles, responsibilities and achievements is required.
Additional entry requirements
You must submit responses to the following mandatory reflective questions:
- Motivation to complete the QUT MBA
- Intended contribution to the cohort
- Work/life/study balance strategy
- Current leadership philosophy
You may also be required to:
- attend an interview with the MBA Director or nominee.
Pathway
Upon completion of the Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a GPA 4.50 (or higher) you can articulate into the Executive Master of Business Administration.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
| English Test | Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. |
176 | 169 | 169 | 169 | 169 |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 18 |
Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!
We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: $3,798 per unit (6 credit points)
2025 fees
2024 fees
2024: $3,516 per unit (6 credit points)
Fees
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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