Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Typical Duration / Standard Study Option 8 months / 4 subjects / 2 trimesters.
Structure / 4 subjects: 4 core
CAREER OUTCOMES / Team leader / Marketing officer / HR consultant / Business manager
START DATE / March, July + November
Overview
Whether you are a busy professional wanting to enhance your career prospects, or have just finished your undergraduate business degree, the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration enables you to reap the benefits of a business qualification with a globally recognised institution.
The course introduces a range of fundamental concepts that set the foundation for business success. These include the leadership of people, the building of effective cultures, the sustainability of organisations, the understanding of consumer behaviour, the interpretation of financial data and, above all, the ethical considerations of a rapidly changing world.
Locations
Adelaide / Brisbane / Gold Coast / Melbourne / Perth / Sydney
Course structure
Course subjects
Students at the Gold Coast campus will choose from a limited selection of subjects for Trimester 1 2024. For more information, please commence your application through Kaplink to see the full list of available subjects.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Kaplan Business School will learn how to:
- Obtain an understanding of the broad economic, social and regulatory and ethical environment within which a business operates
- Obtain basic knowledge of business concepts and practices
- Communicate effectively in a range of business environments and with people from diverse backgrounds
Entry requirements
All students applying to study at Kaplan Business School must satisfy the entry requirements for the desired course.
International entry requirements >
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Students may be eligible for credit for academic work previously completed and should apply to the School for this to be recognised as an exemption from individual subjects of study.
> Team leader
> Marketing officer
> HR consultant
> Business manager
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration familiarises you with key business concepts in a practical easy-to-implement way. These transferable management skills equip you to succeed in diverse, real-world business situations. That means it does not matter which industry you work in, since what you learn in this course will enrich you with the knowledge to further your career, irrespective of the position you hold.
Upon successful completion you may be eligible for full credit towards our Master of Business Administration course, or another course with an alternative higher education provider in Australia.
Fees and scholarships
Find out more about tuition fees and other expenses for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
There are also scholarships you may be eligible for to help support your study and living costs.
How to apply
STEP 1
Complete the application form online. Enrolment terms and conditions apply.STEP 2
Provide certified* copies of your:
- Passport
- High school certificates and transcripts
- English proficiency documents e.g. IELTS test certificate or equivalent (if applicable)
- Degree completion certificate and transcripts (if applicable)
- Work experience details (if applicable)
* Please note that these documents must be certified by a Kaplan Business School representative or authorised education agent, a Public Notary or a Justice of the Peace in Australia.
STEP 3
We will notify you after receiving your application whether you have been accepted or not. If accepted, you will receive an Offer of Admission to study.STEP 4
To proceed with your enrolment, you will need to:
- Login to online Applicant Portal
- Submit the evidence required to meet the condition(s) outlined in the Offer (if applicable)
- Carefully read your offer including Terms and Conditions
- Accept the Offer and complete the payment in the Applicant Portal
STEP 5
Once you receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) from us you can proceed to apply for an Australian student visa.STEP 1
Complete the application form online. Enrolment terms and conditions apply.STEP 2
Provide certified* copies of your:
- Passport or birth certificate and photo ID (licence)
- High school certificates and transcripts
- Degree completion certificate and transcripts (if applicable)
- Work experience details (if applicable)
* Please note that these documents must be certified by a Kaplan Business School representative or authorised education agent, a Public Notary or a Justice of the Peace in Australia.
STEP 3
We will notify you after receiving your application whether you have been accepted or not. If accepted, you will receive an Offer of Admission to study.STEP 4
To proceed with your enrolment, you will need to:
- Login to online Applicant Portal
- Submit the evidence required to meet the condition(s) outlined in the Offer (if applicable)
- Carefully read your offer including Terms and Conditions
- Accept the Offer and complete the payment in the Applicant Portal
