University of New England
Graduate Certificate in Business
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationFrom sole traders to leaders of multinational corporations, businesspeople seek growth opportunities in an uncertain and rapidly changing world. With UNE's Graduate Certificate in Business, you will hone your skills and knowledge to anticipate and respond to opportunities and challenges, and to help businesses thrive, in a dynamic environment — both locally and globally.
Our course is perfectly positioned to upskill and futureproof your career. If you want to enhance your business skills and qualifications, and have relevant work experience, this course is geared to meeting your needs.
With UNE, you'll be choosing an industry leader in flexible online study options for business professionals — we help you balance work and lifestyle commitments with your studies.
Delivery mode
University of New England 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.
Entry is based on higher education or VET study with full-time relevant work experience, or 5 years full-time relevant experience.
Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline, AND you have a minimum of two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.*
If admitted on this basis, eligible for admission under Rule A. See the Rule A Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule B: Completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline† AND have a minimum of two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.*
If admitted on this basis, eligible for admission under Rule B. See the Rule B Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule C: Completed an Advanced Diploma (AQF Level 6) in a relevant discipline† from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), AND have a minimum of four years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.*
If admitted on this basis, eligible for admission under Rule C. See the Rule C Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule D: Completed a Diploma (AQF Level 5) in a relevant discipline† from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation (RTO), AND have a minimum of six years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.*
If admitted on this basis, eligible for admission under Rule D. See the Rule D Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule E: Have a minimum of five years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.*
If admitted on this basis, eligible for admission under Rule E. See the Rule E Course Structure (Program of Study).
Rule F: Completed ONE of the following qualifications or their overseas equivalents, in any discipline:
- Bachelor (AQF Level 7)
- Bachelor with Honours (AQF Level 8)
- Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8)
- Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
- Masters (AQF Level 9)
- Doctorate (AQF Level 10)
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
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 University of New England
For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.
UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.
Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.
We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.
We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.
