La Trobe University
Graduate Certificate in Business
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationHowever you choose to structure your study, La Trobe recognises your hard work. Here are the pathways you could follow as you move through your course.
Graduate Certificate in Business Intended Learning Outcomes
- Explain the key theories and principles that guide the conduct of businesses and the markets in which they operate
- Apply theories and concepts to analyse and resolve common business problems
- Work effectively with others to achieve stated project outcomes
- Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
Delivery mode
La Trobe University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne
- 255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
Note: Meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
For information on adjustment factors that may be applicable, such as those through Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS) and other La Trobe special access schemes
Credit for Previous Study (Advanced Standing)
Credit for previous study (advanced standing) is the recognition of prior study or learning that can be counted towards a qualification. This can reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course. The amount of credit received depends on the level and relevance of your previous study and the number of subjects completed.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$15,400
$20,400
$15,400
$20,400
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Business 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...
Managing Director
A Managing Director oversees the operations and strategic direction of a company. You might work in various industries, leading the business toward...
Senior Administrator
Senior Administrators are appointed by companies, corporations and registered not-for-profits. They consist of Auditors, Company Secretaries and Co...
Small Business Owner
Small Businesses in Australia have under 20 staff, but more than 75% have less than 4 employees. These are known as micro-businesses. Small busines...
Business Adviser
A Business Adviser provides expert guidance to businesses seeking to improve their operations and achieve their goals. You might work with small en...
Management Consultant
A Management Consultant helps businesses to become more efficient and improve profitability. You might analyse current business processes and look...
Risk Manager
A Risk Manager identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks to protect an organisation’s assets and ensure compliance with regulations. You might work...
Entrepreneur
An Entrepreneur runs their own business or social enterprise marketing a particular product or service. You’ll turn your unique idea into a profita...
About La Trobe University
For more than 50 years, we have been transforming people and societies. We put our students at the centre of everything we do - with a dual emphasis on excellence and inclusivity.
With a proud history built on a mission to advance knowledge and learning to shape the future of our world, we are the most successful Australian university at combining accessibility and excellence. Our passionate teachers deliver globally recognised learning to our diverse student body.
Whether it’s our innovations in teaching and learning, our strong graduate employment outcomes or our leading research, the world’s most respected university ranking agencies consistently rate La Trobe among the world’s best.
Year after year, these results reflect our commitment to outstanding student experience, the career-readiness of our graduates, our ambitious research culture and our partnerships with communities, government and industry.
