Course overview
Leaders of tomorrow need to empower people, not simply manage process.
Take your career to the next level with ECU’s Accelerated Online Graduate Certificate of Business Administration. Develop your skills in managing people and organisations, and expand your knowledge of marketing and finance. Learn to build high-performance teams through human-focused leadership.
Why study a Graduate Certificate of Business Administration with ECU Online?
Focus on the human side of business
Transform your career and your organisation through human-centred business practices. Dedicate yourself to your personal growth and build your expertise across business functions.
Study with a top business school
The Business disciplines at ECU are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International, which is synonymous with excellence in business education. Less than 6 per cent of the world’s schools offering business degree programs hold accreditation with AACSB International.
Accessible, flexible and accelerated
This accessible, flexible course is accelerated and 100% online, so your study fits your busy schedule. Study one unit at a time over each seven-week study period.
What you will learn
Learn to engage, support and empower individuals, teams and organisations. Develop the skills you need to manage relationships effectively.
Build the broad skillset required of leaders in contemporary organisations and be able to support a diverse range of business functions. Understand and leverage strategic marketing concepts. Analyse financial performance and risk from multiple perspectives.
What you will study
The online Graduate Certificate of Business Administration consists of three units.
- Managing People and Organisations
- Marketing for Leaders
- Financial Performance, Accountability and Risk
Course information
Admission requirements
To gain entry to the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration online you will need:
- A bachelor’s degree;
OR
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
Applicants must also meet English Language Requirements (Band 4). This can include IELTS Academic - Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
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Career outcomes
Upon successfully completing the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration online, you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in a number of roles including:
- Manager
- Project Leader
- Development Coordinator
- Consultant
You will also be able to apply your skills in a variety of different fields, including construction, healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, energy and natural resources, and small business.
$120,000
Average base pay
According to Glassdoor, the average salary for a manager in Australia is $120,000.
Pathway to further study
Remain flexible while you pursue your postgraduate degree with our gateway qualifications. After completing your Graduate Certificate of Business Administration, you can complete an additional three units to gain your Graduate Diploma of Business Administration. If you choose to continue your studies, you can gain your Master of Business Administration by studying a total of 12 units.
Graduate Certificate
3 units
or continue studying
Graduate Diploma
+3 units
(6 units total)
Master’s Degree
+6 units
(12 units total)
Still have questions?
Download a course guide or speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor. Our team can assist you with:
- Eligibility & enrolment enquiries
- Course duration & fees
- Flexible entry & study pathways
- How online study will fit with your schedule
