Graduate Certificate in Business

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Why study UC's online Graduate Certificate in Business?

Develop a strong business foundation

Explore the core functions of management and business administration through four key units.

Career-ready
knowledge

Learn from industry experts and leading academics across government, business and policy.

Flexible, supported and accelerated learning

A flexible course structure designed to deliver ambitious professionals their next career move.

Course highlights

Develop the ability to research, analyse and apply key business concepts.
Learn to evaluate challenges and confidently assess solutions.
Strengthen your ability to clearly communicate ideas, decisions and recommendations.
Build connections with likeminded professionals.
Learn from leaders across business, government, policy and more.
Study online with flexible, supported and accelerated learning.

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UC’s online Graduate Certificate in Business focuses on the core business skills of decision making and problem solving within a complex business environment.

This course provides theoretical knowledge combined with the practical skills to manage existing organisations or start new businesses, grounded in Canberra’s unique position as the seat of government and a hub for professional services, policy and advocacy.

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Course structure

The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed as a foundational exploration of core business functions. After you graduate, you may be eligible to continue your studies with our Master of Business Administration (MBA), which is designed to be customised for your career goals.

Graduate Certificate in Business
4 units | 8 months*

Gain new business skills and perspectives, and prepare for the next step towards your leadership career.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
12 units | 24 months*

Become the leader you want to be with a focused foundation in areas including data analysis, financial management, economics and innovation.

*Dependent on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Adviser for more information.

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Australia’s first online MBA that includes AICD qualification

As a graduate of UC’s Graduate Certificate in Business, you’ll be eligible to apply for our MBA program, which includes the option to add a qualification from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). This double-weighted unit, designed especially for the boardroom, offers reputable governance education with a focus on effective, strategic leadership.

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Taught by the best in the industry

Professor Stuart Semple is Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health

Professor Brent Jackson

Head of Canberra Business School

“Who you know is as important as what you know, and in being a part of the school, you will join our unparalleled network of industry, professional, government, diplomatic and alumni communities located here in the nation's capital."

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What our students say

Why study UC's online Graduate Certificate in Business?

Develop a strong business foundation

Career-ready knowledge

Flexible, supported and accelerated learning

Course highlights

Course structure

Upcoming intakes

Taught by the best in the industry

Ready to get started?

Related study options

Career-ready
knowledge