Exit Outcomes
To obtain a Graduate Certificate in Business, candidates are required to successfully complete all 4 units. Not all units are offered each semester.
Graduate Certificate in Business
Graduate Certificate in Business 106808A
Key Facts
| CRICOS Code | 106808A |
| National Course Id | CRS1401070 |
| Full Time Duration | 6 months |
| Part Time Duration | 1 year (Domestic Only) |
| Units | 4 |
| Campus | Level 16, 233 Castlereagh Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria 3220 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) |
| Delivery mode | Blended, Face to Face |
| Outcome | Graduate Certificate in Business |
Course Description
The Graduate Certificate in Business is the generalist post graduate qualification of our age, opening job opportunities in a wide range of businesses.
Graduates with a Graduate Certificate in Business are ready for many different positions in business. The Graduate Certificate gives you the business skills to commence your para-professional career in assisting in the engagement of clients.
Graduates will be prepared for success in contemporary organisations and prepared to take on the industry’s trends, responsibilities, needs and opportunities.
Course Learning Outcomes
| GC1 | Critically evaluate a range of core concepts and theories of organisations and their management |
| GC2 | Analyse information and be able to review and effectively communicate in a business context |
| GC3 | Apply concepts, theories, and experience to business problems and propose sustainable solutions demonstrating initiative, ethics and social responsibility |
| GC4 | Develop awareness into the management of people and potential leadership development |
| GC5 | Communicate professionally and proficiently to business and non-business audiences |
Graduate Attributes
| GA1 | Communicate effectively in a diverse range of professional or community context |
| GA 2 | Complete work tasks and assignments independently or as an effective member of multidisciplinary teams |
| GA 3 | Engage in and value life-long learning leading to the enhancement of professional knowledge and skills |
| GA 4 | Are information and technology literate |
| GA 5 | Respond appropriately to a changing workforces, cultures and values reflecting a global work environment |
| GA 6 | Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making abilities essential to contributing soundly to the resolution of issues confronting organisations |
| GA 7 | Facilitate intellectual curiosity |
| GA 8 | Act in an ethical manner in all aspects of professional life. |
Accreditation
The Graduate Certificate of Business is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency.
International Student Duration
The CRICOS-registered duration is 26 weeks or 6 months of full-time study (1 semester). Please note the part time mode is not available to a holder of a student visa, who is not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or who is not an Australian permanent resident, or who is a temporary resident of Australia.
Domestic Student Duration
For domestic students, the course is 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time.
Course Structure
Graduate Certificate in Business
| Credit Points | Prequisites | ||
| ACC500 | Business Decision Making | 6 | Nil |
| BUS500 | Business & Management in Context | 6 | Nil |
| ECO500 | Economics for Managers | 6 | Nil |
| MKT500 | Marketing for Managers | 6 | Nil |
| TOTAL CREDIT POINTS 24 | |||
Please Note
- The program is available each intake but note that some units of study are subject to quotas and minimum enrolment requirements.
- Not all units of study are available every semester, and changes in course structure occur from time to time.
Device Specifications
| Postgraduate Degrees | |
| Operating system | Windows 10, 11 |
| Mac OS 10.12 Sierra, 10.13 High Sierra, 10.14 Mojave, or 10.15 Catalina | |
| Browser | Safari, Chrome, and Firefox – current version |
| Microsoft Edge – latest version | |
| Internet Explorer – current or immediately previous version | |
| Computer and processor | 1 GHZ or faster x86 or 64-bit processor with SSE2 instruction set |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM (64-bit) |
| Disk space | Minimum 500 gigabytes (GB) |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 |
Delivery Method
| Type | Explanation |
| Blended | Delivered partially on campus and partially online |
| Face to Face | This is delivered at level 16, 233 Castlereagh street Sydney and
Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria 3220 |
Assessment Methods
The Institute uses authentic assessment principles that may include practical exercises, case studies, presentations, reports, online simulations, essays, and examinations. These may include being done under invigilation.
Exit and Career Outcomes
Career Outcomes
- Executive assistant
- Business para-professional roles
- Project/Operations Assistant
General Entry
A recognised Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree or higher
Special or alternative admission arrangements
A minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, which includes at least three years’ management experience, or significant technical experience; OR
An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience; OR
Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)
International Students
Must satisfy the English Language Requirements.
AND
A recognised Australian or equivalent Bachelor degree or higher OR
An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience OR
OR
Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)
OR
A minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, which includes at least three years’ management experience, or significant technical experience
Special and/or alternative entry: non-school leavers (mature-age applicants and/or those who do not hold their HSC or equivalent)
A minimum of five years’ relevant work experience, which includes at least three years’ management experience, or significant technical experience
OR
An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience
OR
Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)
Language Requirements
Language proficiency
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; or
- TOEFL: 575 or better; or
- TOEFL IBT (International Benchmark Test): 91 or better; or
- TOEFL CBT (Computer Based Test): 235 or better; or
- Academic PTE (Pearson Test of English): 58 or better; or
- Cambridge English: CAE and CPE (from 2015): 176 or better; or
- General Certificate of Education (GCE): A Levels with a C or better in English; or
- KITE: all bands B2 with a result greater than 450 in each band; or
- Duolingo: overall 115 with no band less than 110.
English Language Test results are valid for two years from the date of the results up to the date of commencement at the Institute. The most recent test supersedes ALL previous tests.
Attendance Requirements
The Institute has enforceable requirements in relation to attendance. Further details are provided at Item 20 of the Terms and Conditions.
Advance Standing
Granting credit for prior learning ensures that students commence study at a level that appropriately recognises their prior learning experiences and are not required to repeat equivalent learning successfully undertaken in another context. Process for applying for Advance Standing (credit) can be found in the Advanced Standing Policy and Procedure
The course fees (per semester) are indicated below and are based on a standard full-time study load and duration. Your course fees and duration may vary if you have applied for and been granted Advanced Standing. Tuition fees may increase during your studies. Students are advised in advance of any increase in tuition fees being implemented.
Further Information
For further information please contact:
Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd
CRICOS: 03535M
TEQSA provider number: PRV14049
ABN: 34 145 333 795
Head office and postal address
Level 16, 233 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW 2000
Level 1, West, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong Victoria 3220
Ph: (+612) 8319 8202
Email: info@pia.edu.au