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- 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.
- Engage in flexible study designed to accommodate your professional commitments, with classes conveniently scheduled on weeknights across a 7-week teaching period.
- Choose to study full-time and finish in one teaching period, or part-time over two teaching periods.
- Extend your studies by continuing into a Master of Business Administration (MBA) once you’ve completed your graduate certificate.
- Applications for our March 2025 intake close 9am, Monday, 3 March 2025.
Highlights
- Update your skills and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in business disciplines to lead with confidence in complex business environments.
- Complete core and option units from QUT's Master of Business Administration program.
- Opportunities to progress on to the MBA.
- Complete in 1 teaching period full-time.
Take the first step in your leadership journey with the QUT Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.
Designed for managers with substantial relevant work experience who may not have an undergraduate degree, this graduate certificate will deepen your knowledge of business disciplines and equip you to lead effectively in complex environments.
Throughout this graduate certificate, you’ll learn to manage strategic direction, develop advanced communication skills to persuade and engage your audience effectively, apply creative problem-solving and innovative thinking in complex business settings, and assess your leadership style to unlock new opportunities for both personal and career growth.
Pathway to the QUT MBA
This graduate certificate forms one-third of the QUT Master of Business Administration (MBA). After completing eight units with a minimum overall grade point average of 4.5, you can choose to seamlessly transition into the QUT MBA, enabling you to earn two qualifications in the time it typically takes to complete one.
For those exploring their options, this certificate serves as an excellent introduction to the QUT MBA. You’ll study alongside MBA students, completing the same subjects, engaging with the same content, and undertaking the same assessments. By starting with the Graduate Certificate, you’ll follow the same academic path, with no additional study, costs, or changes to your learning experience.
Flexible delivery
Tailored with your professional commitments in mind, in-person classes are also conveniently scheduled weekly on weeknights outside of working hours. All course materials—including lecture notes, practical guides, readings, and help resources—are accessible online for maximum convenience and flexibility.
Possible careers
- Account executive
- Chief executive officer
- Chief financial officer
- Chief operating officer
- Executive project manager
- General manager
- Project manager
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: $3,186 per unit (6 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $3,570 per unit (6 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $2,946 per unit (6 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $3,306 per unit (6 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
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.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
MBA and EMBA Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships to support students in their MBA and Executive MBA journey.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Indigenous Australian; Struggling financially; From regional, rural or remote areas; Sporting excellence; Women
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance