University of the Sunshine Coast
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBusiness and management skills are highly sought across almost every industry sector, so whether you want to progress into a management role or sharpen your business management skills, Bond’s Graduate Certificate in Business Administration can provide a pathway to further your education or career advancement in just one short semester.
Blending industry-relevant research with practical applications and challenges, your learning outcomes will be centred on the three pillars of leadership, global business and entrepreneurship. You will gain the skillset to think critically and strategically in this context, along with the basic skills required as a global leader.
A Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is also an entry into our Master of Business Administration (MBA) program for those students with the requisite work experience but not the academic background. After completing this program, you can complete an additional four subjects to gain a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.
Delivery mode
University of the Sunshine Coast offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
- 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs
- 1 Moreton Parade, Petrie
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Entry requirements
To be considered for admission candidates would normally be required to:
- possess an undergraduate degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent *
- have at least two years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience; and
- candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements
* Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree but have at least three years’ relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience may be admitted to the qualifying Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration will qualify the candidate for entry into the Master of Business Administration for completion of the remaining courses.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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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...
Cluster Manager
A Cluster Manager coordinates daily activities for a particular group of stores or businesses. You might manage teams across a geographic area or c...
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
A Chief Operating Officer (COO) performs a senior executive role at a large business or organisation. You’ll manage daily operations and also make...
Partnerships Manager
A Partnerships Manager develops and maintains relationships with key partners to drive business growth and collaboration. You might work for a corp...
About University of the Sunshine Coast
As a university with a strong commitment to achieving sustainability in terms of teaching, research and how we operate, we’re thrilled to be the top ranked Queensland university in the 2023 THE Impact Rankings. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings are the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and measure the social and economic impact of an institution.
UniSC offers flexible study options at a network of teaching locations between Brisbane and the Fraser Coast.
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