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Course Information

Graduate Certificate of Business

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code L95

This introductory course is designed for students new to business studies. It aims to provide a broad overview of issues associated with the world of work, including the management of people and organisations, marketing, and integrated principles relating to economics, finance and accounting practice. The course is also aimed at candidates with some work experience but no formal university qualifications. Participants are exposed to the relevant theory and knowledge in each area, and learning is consolidated through research and case study material in seminars, discussions and assigned project work

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate understanding of a global body of business knowledge and practice by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating tasks in a business setting.
2. Communicate specialised knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences in business settings.
3. Apply independent judgement when analysing and evaluating complex problems to generate creative solutions for business.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 0.5 Years
• Part Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

On-campus delivery will be via block delivery in a six-week accelerated mode. Units will be delivered from Perth CBD (ECU City Hub) or Joondalup campus. Block delivery involves online delivery of material, coupled with two complete weekends that are separated by a number of weeks. The material delivered via online mode will occur prior to the first block weekend and between the two weekend blocks of face to face teaching.

Course Coordinator

Dr Judy LUNDY

Course Structure