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.
  • 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.

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What to expect

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is one of the courses offered in the MBA suite. This course is effectively one-third of the MBA program and allows professionals to update their skills and acquire in-depth knowledge and skills in the core discipline areas of business.

Careers and outcomes

Possible careers

  • Account executive
  • Administrator
  • Business development manager
  • Consultant
  • Manager
  • Project manager
  • Senior professional

Details and units

Students must complete four core units of the MBA program and select a further four units from a list of five MBA option units.

 

 

Students must complete four core units of the MBA program and select a further four units from a list of five MBA option units.

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: $3,186 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.

Find out more about postgraduate course fees

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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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

Scholarship eligibility
Struggling financially

International Merit Scholarship

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

Ready to apply?

If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 or mba@qut.edu.au

Have you got the following documentation and responses ready to submit your application?

  1. Academic transcripts from any completed tertiary studies, if relevant.
  2. Current resume or curriculum vitae.
  3. Responses to each of the following questions (200 - 400 words each):
    • What specifically do you feel the QUT MBA program will offer you in terms of your career aspirations?
    • Undertaking the QUT MBA is a significant undertaking. How do you plan to manage the demands of your study, the expectations of your employer and your personal relationships?
    • A key attribute of the QUT MBA experience is the cohort, the interaction you have with the other students enrolled online in the program. How do you feel you will positively contribute to your cohort if selected into the program?
    • The next decade is likely to be a period of continued disruption and change. What do you think are the key attributes required of a leader in your context over the next decade?

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How to apply

Follow our step-by-step applying guide to make sure your application is complete, giving you the best chance of getting in.

How to apply


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Ready to apply?

If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 or mba@qut.edu.au

Apply now

Ready to apply?

If you're ready for the next step, apply online today or contact our MBA Program Manager +61 468 575 146 (Brisbane),
(02) 6198 3098 (Canberra), emba@qut.edu.au

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