Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Program code
3047
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
0.5 year full-time
1 year part-time (online only)
Credit points
40
Indicative fee
$23,250.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee
Important Notes
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 intakes (on-campus at Gold Coast/South Bank or Online) and Trimester 3 intake (part-time and Online only) are available to International students.
About this program
This program enables managers with extensive relevant experience but without a prior undergraduate degree in a business discipline to advance their management thinking through four foundation courses as a stepping-stone to more advanced courses within the Master of Business Administration. Griffith's business administration programs are built on three core values that are crucial to doing business in the 21st century: responsible leadership, sustainable business practices and an Asia-Pacific focus.
Griffith University offers a number of study options for Business Administration. Find out more about our Business Administration programs.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3047 | Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (this program) | Gold Coast, Online, South Bank | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 3267 | Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management | Online | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
| 5158 | Master of Business Administration | Gold Coast, Online, South Bank | Trimester 1, Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 |
Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is offered full-time at South Bank (Trimester 1 intake) and the Gold Coast (Trimester 2 intake) through a combination of on-campus and online enrolment. The courses are available to students through a blended delivery format, combining online materials with on-campus presentations by academics and external speakers. You may choose to study courses online and at other campuses if or where the program structure or your student visa allows.
As a full-time student, you will generally attend 10-15 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester.
Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week, as well as in intensive mode (several full days in a row, often including at least some weekend class time). Sufficient classes will be scheduled in the evenings and in intensive mode to accommodate part-time students with employment or other responsibilities that limit weekday course engagement.
You will be classed as a part-time student if you are enrolled in less than 30 credit points per trimester.
International students who cannot arrive in the country to begin studies by teaching week 1, must gain prior permission from the Master of Business Administration (MBA) Director to commence the program in that particular trimester.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
You will be well prepared for senior management positions in a wide range of industries and sectors. You will also develop skills and knowledge guiding you in starting your own business.
Pathways to further study
Students who successfully complete this Graduate Certificate will be eligible for entry to the Master of Business Administration (5158). Eligibility conditions apply.
Students will receive 40 credit points of credit towards the requirements of the Masters program.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (3047)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia