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Graduate Certificate in Business Administration 

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Course overview

Step confidently into your next leadership chapter

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at QUT Online offers a clear path to deepen your leadership capability and earn a globally respected qualification. Study at a leading business school ranked in the global top 1%. We’re Australia’s first business school to achieve triple international accreditation – a distinction earned by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide. Whether you’re ready to step into new responsibilities or seeking to formalise your experience with a recognised postgraduate credential, this course is designed to help you think strategically, lead with clarity, and solve complex problems with creativity and purpose.

Build practical leadership skills, sharpen your strategic thinking, and shape your future — all through a flexible, fully online experience that fits around your life and career.

Graduates gain real-world practical insights into today’s technologically driven business landscape, helping to unlock new opportunities for both personal and career growth. Whether you’re preparing to lead teams, manage change, or formalise your business expertise, this program offers a future-focused pathway into senior roles. 

This graduate certificate forms one-third of the QUT Master of Business Administration (MBA). Students who successfully complete this course with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (on a 7-point scale) have the option of articulating into the MBA Program.

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6 months full-time or 1 year part-time equivalent

Duration

AUD $ 20,000

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Entry Criteria

Course units

Students must complete a total of 48 credit points (4 units)

Leadership: Managing Self and Teams

12 credit points

Marketing Strategy & Management

12 credit points

Accounting and Financial Management

12 credit points

Strategy & Systems Thinking

12 credit points

Entry requirements

You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration online via the following pathways:

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You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration online via the following pathways:
  • A recognised bachelor degree in any field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.50 (on QUT's 7-point scale) and a minimum three years full-time post degree work experience with minimum of two years relevant professional work experience and one year minimum supervisory/management experience

or

  • a recognised postgraduate degree in any field with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.50 (on QUT's 7-point scale) and a minimum three years full-time post degree work experience with a minimum of two years relevant professional work experience and one year minimum supervisory/management experience

or

  • a minimum of five years work experience with a minimum four years relevant professional work experience and one year minimum supervisory/management experience).

*Relevant work experience indicates an applicant’s capacity to contribute to workshop discussions and the wider student body. To enable us to assess your work experience, a current curriculum vitae providing details of your roles, responsibilities and achievements is required.

Additional entry requirements:  

You must submit responses to the following mandatory reflective questions:

  • Motivation to complete the QUT MBA
  • Intended contribution to the cohort
  • Work/life/study balance strategy
  • Current leadership philosophy
  • You may also be required to: attend an interview with the MBA Director or nominee.

Pathway to masters

Students who successfully complete this course with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (on a 7-point scale) have the option of articulating into the MBA program. 

Course outcomes

Graduates of this course are well-equipped, innovative leaders, capable of managing teams and complex projects. With enhanced communication and leadership skills, you can critically engage with stakeholders and drive positive change in the business. This expertise allows you to take on supervisory and management roles across a range of industries.

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Skills and tools in this course

  • Demonstrate and apply integrated theoretical and practical knowledge
  • Develop excellent communication through precise language, structured expression, and strategic enhancement
  • Develop self-directed leadership capabilities grounded in accountability, ethical judgment, and reflective practice
  • Gain insight into ethical, legal and responsible business principles
  • Apply core business principles effectively across diverse social, cultural, and organisational contexts
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills through principled negotiation, persuasive communication, and constructive collaboration

Potential career opportunities

Account executive

Account executives are dynamic sales professionals who foster client relationships and drive business across industries like advertising, tech, real estate and travel.

  • Average Salary

    $100,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    3.5/5

  • Industry Growth

    +11.4%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Business development manager

Drive business growth by identifying untapped markets, partnerships and developing new strategies to penetrate existing markets.

  • Average Salary

    $110,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +4.4%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Project manager

Manage complex projects from inception to completion to achieve project-related goals that meet predefined success criteria. Coordinate all the many moving parts that make a project successful, from ideation through to completion.

  • Average Salary

    $150,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +9.3%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

Business consultant

Hone your analytical skills to identify and strategise the execution of improvements to business models.

  • Average Salary

    $110,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +32.2%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2026

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How online study works

Learn in your own way

Experience the unwavering support of our university as you embark on your online learning journey.

  • Flexible and supportive options for your lifestyle
  • The easy application and enrolment process
  • Alignment with career aspirations

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Apply online by filling out an application form, or speak to a course consultant on 1300 104 196.

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Study on-campus

Are you interested in studying for a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration on campus? Please see our on-campus course page HERE

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a GPA of 4.5 (or higher) can gain admission in the MBA and receive credit for units completed.

Applicants without a prior degree may be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a GPA of 4.5 (or higher) are eligible to articulate into the MBA with advanced standing for units completed.

A bachelor degree in Business is not required. Students can gain admission with a bachelor degree in any study area and three years (full-time) work experience in a management-related field.

No – this course is completely taught online.

QUT has many dedicated services that are specifically designed for the online cohort. These can be found here: https://online.qut.edu.au/student-support/

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