C11008v9 Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GradCertBusAdmin)
CRICOS code: 018156K
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration provides foundation skills used in the general management of a business enterprise for either non-graduates who have extensive business experience or those looking to gain more of a business understanding. The course encompasses the ethos of practice-based learning, social justice, inclusion, and research with real-world impact. In addition to the on-campus degree, UTS offers an online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.

The course features four core subjects that introduces students to key managerial and business concepts. These core subjects are from our MBA program and provide an immersive experience with students from diverse industry, cultural and educational backgrounds.

Course aims

General management skills are developed to provide expertise in strategic thinking, critical analysis, developing and implementing business plans, decision-making under uncertainty, understanding organisational dynamics, effective communication and promoting change.

Career options

Career options include management-level positions in industry or government. Students benefit from access to the UTS MBA Career Advantage Program, providing tailored career support, experience solving real industry problems and industry networking during the course.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to develop creative solutions that address strategic business issues
2.1	Communicate business information effectively to various stakeholders to achieve desired business outcomes
2.2	Interact and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively to achieve desired business outcomes
3.1	Apply principles of ethics, sustainability and social responsibility to decision-making in business
4.1	Demonstrate skills in professional business practice by analysing complex information and concepts to support business decisions in local and international contexts
5.1	Critically reflect on communication and engagement in Indigenous contexts and apply ethical practice to work for and with Indigenous Australians

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification

A minimum of 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education

Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge, and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in half a year of full-time or one year of part-time study.

Course structure

The course comprises four of the core MBA subjects, totalling 24 credit points.

Course completion requirements

21880 Leading People and Change		6cp
24834 Marketing Decision Making		6cp
23709 Economics for Management		6cp
22800 Understanding Accounting and Financial Reports		6cp
Total		24cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (C06009), and the Master of Business Administration (MBA) (C04018). Students who complete the graduate certificate at credit level or above may apply directly for admission into the MBA program.