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Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code T87

The 100% online and accelerated Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is designed for students new to business studies. It provides 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 work experience but no formal university qualifications.

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

Course Delivery

  • Online: Full Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Each unit within this course will be offered in an accelerated online mode over six weeks.

Course Coordinator

Dr Judy LUNDY

Course Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
HRM6000Managing People and Organisations20
MBA6011Marketing for Leaders20
MBA6022Financial Performance, Accountability and Risk20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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