Graduate Certificate in Business – Polytechnic Institute Australia

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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 contexts
GA2	Complete work tasks and assignments independently or as an effective member of multidisciplinary teams
GA3	Engage in and value life-long learning leading to the enhancement of professional knowledge and skills
GA4	Are information and technology literate
GA5	Respond appropriately to a changing workforce, cultures, and values reflecting a global work environment
GA6	Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities essential to contributing soundly to the resolution of issues confronting organisations
GA7	Facilitate intellectual curiosity
GA8	Act in an ethical manner in all aspects of professional life

Accreditation

The Diploma of Business is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency:

International Student Duration

The CRICOS-registered duration is 1 year of full-time study (2 trimesters). 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 2 trimesters full-time and 4 semesters part-time.

Course Structure and Course Progression Rules

Graduate Certificate in Business

		Credit Points	Prerequisites
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

Accounting and Marketing 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

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.

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

Completion of the Graduate Certificate stage at the Institute (or equivalent at a recognised HEP or University)

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

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

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

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

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