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Study at a Business School in the global top 1%. Of the over 13,000 schools offering business degree programs worldwide, QUT is one of only three Australian business schools to be awarded triple international accreditation.

This program allows you to

  • Tailor your studies to your personal interests and career ambitions.
  • Specialise your expertise by choosing units from nine diverse study areas.
  • Develop digital competencies and in-demand transferable skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, effective communication, research, and data analysis.
  • Be taught by award-winning academics and industry leaders who bring valuable real-world experience to the classroom.
  • Extend your studies by continuing into a Master of Business once you’ve completed your graduate certificate.
  • Study online or on campus for six months full-time or one year part-time.

This program allows you to

  • This agile, responsive qualification can be customised to your interests and career ambitions
  • Opportunities to progress on to the Master of Business
  • Complete in 1 semester full time

Applications are open for 2025

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Why choose this course?

Business skills, digital literacy, ethics and entrepreneurship make up the core of this flexible qualification, offering you the capabilities and mindset to thrive in a digitally transformed business landscape. Traditionally postgraduate degrees focus on discipline depth. This customisable Graduate Certificate in Business retains the benefits of deepening your business knowledge while also allowing you to build a degree tailored to your interests, passions and career ambitions.

The Graduate Certificate in Business is an excellent re-introduction to tertiary learning and an opportunity to update skills. You’ll have opportunities to connect with and learn from industry experts and benefit from a curriculum driven by leading business research.

Real-world learning

The skills you need to thrive in business are rapidly evolving. QUT will enhance your business intelligence, nurture your entrepreneurial instincts and support you to make decisions based on data. You’ll have opportunities to take advantage of internships and Work Integrated Learning and apply your knowledge in project-based capstone units.

In the current environment business leaders have opportunities to drive change and champion ground-breaking industries and social ventures. This course will encourage you to interrogate your own values and develop your critical-thinking skills so that you can shape the direction of businesses, organisations and industries.

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What to expect

This course will prepare you for the future of business with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and global connections. Core units, focussed on business thinking and collaborative nous will equip you to take your learning into a range of fields.

You will be supported and guided by teaching staff to curate your selection of subjects to suit your career goals. This responsive and agile qualification offers skills that can be applied in a range of industries and can be tailored to complement your experience or allow you dive deeply into an area of business expertise.

Flexible delivery

Units in this postgraduate program are delivered using a mix of face-to-face, online and blended learning technologies. Flexible study options include weekly sessions, block delivery days, projects and online-supported delivery. All course materials are placed online including course lecture materials, practical session guides, readings and help guides.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

QUT business graduates are highly sought after both locally and internationally. 90% of our business graduates were employed four months after graduation. The Graduate Certificate in Business (Customised) provides skills that complement many disciplines and industries, preparing you for opportunities in corporate and private firms as well as public institutions.

Details and units

Students undertake one core unit, BSN450 and three elective units selected from the pool of available Business postgraduate units.

While students are free to choose the three elective units as desired, themed packages of units have been suggested below, including:

  • Marketing Innovation
  • Digital Marketing

Students undertake one core unit, BSN450 and three elective units selected from the pool of available Business postgraduate units.

While students are free to choose the three elective units as desired, themed packages of units have been suggested below, including:

  • Marketing Innovation
  • Digital Marketing

Requirements

Course code
BS39
CRICOS code
031769E
Delivery
  • Online
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
6 months full-time
1 - 2 years part-time
Duration
6 months full-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July

Entry requirements

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or 
  • A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience; or
  • At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.

Minimum academic requirements

Entry requirements

You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

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: $17,700 per year full-time (48 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $19,800 per Course (48 credit points)

2024 fees

2024: $16,300 per course (48 credit points)

2024 fees

2024: $18,400 per course (48 credit points)

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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International Merit Scholarship

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

QUT Real World International Scholarship

A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

Scholarship eligibility
Academic performance

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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

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(02) 6198 3098 (Canberra), emba@qut.edu.au

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