Graduate Certificate Business Administration (MBA) Full Time

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive)

at RMIT University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

084999G

CRICOS provider code

00122A

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

26 weeks

Tuition (whole course)

A$26,880 total

Per year

A$53,760/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive) at RMIT University is aimed at experienced professionals who want to sharpen their leadership and management skills. Over 26 weeks, students engage with advanced topics in business strategy, leadership, decision-making, and sustainable management. Delivered in Melbourne, this course draws on links with local businesses, giving students insight into the Australian corporate environment and its challenges.

Australian graduate certificates usually include four units of study, each awarded a set number of credit points that count toward further study at the master's level. At RMIT, units are structured to build advanced skills through case studies, real-world projects, and class discussions based on current business practices. The curriculum is designed so students can apply what they learn directly to their roles, and may include options for work-integrated learning or exposure to industry leaders through guest lectures or networking events.

Skills gained focus on executive decision-making, effective communication, team leadership, negotiation, critical analysis, and sustainable organisational practices. This course suits professionals from a variety of industries seeking advancement into management or those already in middle-management roles seeking to step up to senior leadership, particularly within Australia’s business environment. The graduate certificate also provides a pathway into RMIT’s MBA, for those wanting to take their studies even further.

Most importantly, international students benefit from the right to work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying, and completing an AQF Level 8 qualification like this graduate certificate can help support eligibility for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Details should always be confirmed on the official site or with the Department of Home Affairs.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

General manager in Australian companies
Project manager across industries such as finance, consulting, technology and health
Operations manager in medium or large organisations
Business consultant working with Australian enterprises
Pathway to further study in an MBA or management roles in the public and private sectors

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive) at RMIT University?

It typically takes 26 weeks, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$26,880 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

General manager in Australian companiesProject manager across industries such as finance, consulting, technology and healthOperations manager in medium or large organisationsBusiness consultant working with Australian enterprisesPathway to further study in an MBA or management ro...

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