The University of Adelaide
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationAspiring business leaders in today’s complex and rapidly changing global economy require a powerful combination of people and financial management skills, self-awareness and innovative, entrepreneurial thinking. Our Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (online) will start you on this path—and give you the confidence to follow it.
All components of the degree are conducted online, allowing you to fit study in around your other personal and professional commitments. Completed over eight months part-time, the program is delivered in a series of six-week courses, enabling greater focus and clarity, and ensuring a continual sense of progress.
Particular emphasis is placed on enhancing your understanding and mastery of your personal management and relationship-building style, and your ability to inspire and motivate others.
You will also advance your knowledge in marketing and accounting. And you’ll build strong connections with your fellow students—all experienced managers, working across multiple industries—through regular online collaboration.
Delivery mode
The University of Adelaide offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for our online Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you need to meet?one?of the following requirements:
- A completed undergraduate bachelor degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
- No degree, completed GMAT with a score of >500 and a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience.
- No degree, with minimum five years’ relevant work experience.
English language proficiency requirements
In order to meet the English language proficiency requirements for our 100% online postgraduate programs, you must meet one of the below options:?
Completion of one of the following accredited English language tests within the last two (2) years:
- IELTS: Overall band score of 6.5 AND Band score of 6.0 in all bands.
- TOEFL: Internet-based: total score of 79 with a minimum of 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking and 13 in Reading and Listening. Paper-based: total score of 577 with a minimum of 4.5 in the Test of Written English (TWE).
- Pearson Test of English - Academic: Overall score of 58 AND Skills profile of no less than 50 in all skills.
- C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English: Advanced or CAE): Overall score of 176 AND Individual score of 169 in all skills.
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will prepare you for the following roles.
General Manager
General Managers oversee the profitability, administration, operations and compliance of an organisation. Depending on the size of the business the...
Business Manager
A Business Manager leads and manages the operations of an organisation, ensuring its financial and operational performance. They may develop strate...
Operations Manager
An Operations Manager coordinates the daily running of a business or organisation. You might oversee activities such as staff recruitment and train...
Credit Officer
A Credit Officer processes applications for credit from potential borrowers. You might work for a bank, other financial institution or for a lendin...
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