Graduate Certificate in Business Administration | UTS

Graduate Certificate Business Administration (MBA) Full Time

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

at University of Technology Sydney · Sydney, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

018156K

CRICOS provider code

00099F

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$26,120 total

Per year

A$52,240/yr

Intake

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

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) offers a comprehensive introduction to advanced business practices, ideal for professionals seeking to enhance leadership capabilities and managerial insight. This 26-week graduate certificate is structured with a focused curriculum delivered via units of study, accumulating credit points recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The course features core topics in management, strategy, and organisational behaviour, all tailored to address the dynamic Australian business environment.

Studying at UTS in Sydney, students benefit from the university’s strong industry connections and practice-oriented teaching. The course is delivered in an Australian context, enabling students to gain a nuanced understanding of local and global business challenges. This program appeals to those wishing to upskill quickly, providing foundational knowledge that can later articulate into further study, such as a full MBA, where eligible.

Learners gain skills in critical thinking, effective communication, and ethical decision-making, equipping them for diverse management roles. UTS emphasises not just theoretical frameworks but their practical application through case studies and teamwork in a business context. The course suits those currently employed, aspiring to leadership, or seeking a career move within business environments.

Eligible students on an Australian student visa may work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study, and upon completion, may explore post-study work opportunities via the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), subject to Department of Home Affairs criteria. For entry, international applicants must meet English proficiency standards such as IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or PTE Academic, or the university’s accepted alternatives. Course fees are published on the CRICOS register. Please confirm all details via the official source.

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

Team Leader or Supervisor in Australian business settings
Project Coordinator or Administrator
Business Analyst for local and multinational firms
Operations Manager in commercial or public sector organisations
Pathway to further postgraduate business study, including an MBA

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at University of Technology Sydney?

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

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$26,120 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Team Leader or Supervisor in Australian business settingsProject Coordinator or AdministratorBusiness Analyst for local and multinational firmsOperations Manager in commercial or public sector organisationsPathway to further postgraduate business study, including an MBA

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