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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.
- Engage in flexible study designed to accommodate your professional commitments, with classes conveniently scheduled on weeknights across a 7-week teaching period.
- Choose to study full-time and finish in one teaching period, or part-time over two teaching periods.
- Extend your studies by continuing into a Master of Business Administration (MBA) once you’ve completed your graduate certificate.
- Applications for our March 2025 intake close 9am, Monday, 3 March 2025.
Highlights
- Update your skills and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in business disciplines to lead with confidence in complex business environments.
- Complete core and option units from QUT's Master of Business Administration program.
- Opportunities to progress on to the MBA.
- Complete in 1 teaching period full-time.
Explore this course
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is one of the courses offered in the MBA suite. This course is effectively one-third of the MBA program and allows professionals to update their skills and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in the core discipline areas of business.
Possible careers
- Account executive
- Administrator
- Business development manager
- Consultant
- Manager
- Project manager
- Senior professional
Students must complete four core units of the MBA program and select a further four units from a list of five MBA option units.
Students must complete four core units of the MBA program and select a further four units from a list of five MBA option units.
- Course code
- GS87
- CRICOS code
- 031575D
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- Gardens Point
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- Gardens Point
- 6 months full-time
- 12 months part-time
- 6 months full-time
- March and August
- March and August
Entry requirements
You must either have a:
- recognised bachelor degree in any field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.50 (on QUT's 7-point scale) and a minimum three years full-time post degree work experience with minimum of two years relevant professional work experience and one year minimum supervisory/management experience; or
- recognised postgraduate degree in any field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 5.50 (on QUT's 7-point scale) and a minimum three years full-time post degree work experience with minimum of two years relevant professional work experience and one year minimum supervisory/management experience; or
- minimum of seven years work experience with a minimum six years relevant professional work experience and one year 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 successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a minimum overall grade point average of 4.50 (on QUT's 7 point scale), you can articulate into the Master of Business Administration.
Minimum academic requirements
Academic entry requirements
A completed recognised bachelor degree in any field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 (on QUT's 7-point scale); and
- A GMAT score of at least 550; and
- A minimum 3 years full-time equivalent relevant managerial or professional work experience post-degree. You may be required to be available for an interview with the MBA Director to demonstrate relevant work experience.
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: $3,186 per unit (6 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $3,570 per unit (6 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $2,946 per unit (6 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $3,306 per unit (6 credit points)
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.
MBA and EMBA Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to support students in their MBA and Executive MBA journey.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; From regional, rural or remote areas; Sporting excellence; Women
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- 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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