Highlights

  • Study at a leading business school. We're Australia’s first business school to earn the triple crown accreditation. Less than 1% of all business schools globally have achieved triple accreditation, and we're proud to be part of this distinguished group.
  • Gain in-depth knowledge in business disciplines to lead confidently in complex environments.
  • Tailored for busy executives, coursework is delivered through intensive weekend classes held monthly (Brisbane) and bi-monthly (Canberra) over an 8-week teaching period.
  • Extend your studies by continuing into a Executive Master of Business Administration once you’ve completed your graduate certificate.

Highlights

  • Update your skills and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in business disciplines to lead with confidence in complex business environments.
  • Opportunities to progress to the Executive Master of Business Administration.

What to expect

Accelerate your leadership journey and elevate your impact with a QUT Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. This program will enhance your leadership capabilities and broaden your expertise across key business disciplines. 

As part of this executive graduate certificate, you’ll learn to manage strategic direction and drive innovation through design thinking. You’ll hone your communication skills to effectively engage and persuade your audience. Furthermore, you’ll develop greater self-awareness, gain insights into how your interactions influence your leadership, and uncover opportunities for personal and career growth in complex business environments. 

Pathway to the QUT Executive MBA 

For those considering their next step, this Executive Graduate Certificate serves as an excellent introduction to the QUT Executive MBA. Comprising eight units, it forms one-third of the full program. Students who achieve a grade point average of 4.5 (on QUT’s 7-point scale) can seamlessly transition into the Executive MBA, enabling them to earn two qualifications in the time it typically takes to complete one.  

As part of this certificate, you’ll also study alongside Executive MBA students from the start, completing the same subjects, engaging with the same content, and undertaking the same assessments. This ensures a consistent learning experience with your Executive MBA peers, with no additional study or costs required. By starting with the Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you’ll be set on the same academic path, ensuring a seamless transition and completion of the full Executive MBA within 2 years. 

Flexible delivery

Tailored for busy executives, coursework is delivered through intensive in-person weekend classes held monthly (Brisbane) and bi-monthly (Canberra) over an 8-week teaching period. All course materials—including lecture notes, practical guides, readings, and help resources—are accessible online for maximum convenience and flexibility. 

Careers and outcomes

Course articulation

Articulation into the Executive MBA program is possible after successful completion of the Executive Graduate Certificate in Business Administration with a minimum grade point average of 4.5 (on QUT’s 7-point scale).

Possible careers

  • Chief executive officer
  • Chief operating officer
  • Director

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2025 fees

2025: $3,798 per unit (6 credit points)

2025 fees

2024 fees

2024: $3,516 per unit (6 credit points)

Fees

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

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FEE-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.

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Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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