Highlights

  • 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.
  • Applications for our January 2025 intake close at 9am on Monday, 16 December 2024.

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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What to expect

The Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is one of the courses offered in QUT's Master of Business Administration (MBA) suite. This course is effectively one-third of the Executive MBA program and allows professionals to update their skills and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in the core discipline areas of business.

Careers and outcomes

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

  • Administrator
  • Manager
  • Senior professional

Details and units

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

Requirements

Course code
GS89
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
  • Canberra
Duration
12 months part-time
Entry
January and June
Entry

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:

  1. Motivation to complete the QUT MBA
  2. Intended contribution to the cohort
  3. Work/life/study balance strategy
  4. 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 / IELTS One Skills Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
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 / Paper 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.

Fees

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.

Find out more about postgraduate course fees

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.

Find out more about government loans

Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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Ready to apply?

If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 or emba@qut.edu.au

Have you got the following documentation and responses ready to submit your application?

  1. Academic transcripts from any completed tertiary studies, if relevant.
  2. Current resume or curriculum vitae.
  3. Responses to each of the following questions (200 - 400 words each):
    • What specifically do you feel the QUT MBA program will offer you in terms of your career aspirations?
    • Undertaking the QUT MBA is a significant undertaking. How do you plan to manage the demands of your study, the expectations of your employer and your personal relationships?
    • A key attribute of the QUT MBA experience is the cohort, the interaction you have with the other students enrolled online in the program. How do you feel you will positively contribute to your cohort if selected into the program?
    • The next decade is likely to be a period of continued disruption and change. What do you think are the key attributes required of a leader in your context over the next decade?

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How to apply

Follow our step-by-step applying guide to make sure your application is complete, giving you the best chance of getting in.

How to apply


Ready to apply?

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Ready to apply?

If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 or mba@qut.edu.au

Apply now

Ready to apply?

If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 (Brisbane),
(02) 6198 3098 (Canberra), emba@qut.edu.au

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