Graduate Certificate Business Administration Murdoch University

Overview

About our Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is a nested qualification within the Master of Business Administration (MBA). It will provide you with the opportunity to develop the analytical skills needed to make sound business decisions. You will focus on the management of organisations and have the opportunity to choose units in two other key business disciplines. The postgraduate certificate course in business administration is a good choice if you are looking to trial part of an MBA and boost your knowledge in business management. The course is also a good choice if you aren’t from a business background and would like to gain business management skills to further your career.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration can be completed in one trimester of full-time study or part time equivalent. You can study four core units towards our Master of Business Administration and exit with a graduate qualification, giving you a competitive edge in the marketplace. Or you can choose to continue your postgraduate studies with our MBA certificate.

4 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Murdoch

• Customise your course with the ability to choose from different areas to create your own unique specialisation based on your career goals and aspirations.
• If you’re looking to continue on and complete an MBA certificate, you can complete it in as little as 18 months, using the four core units completed in this course.
• Benefit from our links with the Asia Research Centre and Centre for Responsible Citizenship and Sustainability as you learn the business skills and social skills to lead global enterprises.
• The cost is much lower when compared to the benefits you would receive from a postgraduate certificate in business administration course.

How will a Certification in Business Administration develop my skills?

You will build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover during the business administration graduate certificate course include:

• Accounting for managers
• Business finance
• A specialist area of your choice

Is a Business Administration Certificate worth it?

A postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities. Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to. Careers could include:

• Operations Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Strategy Manager
• Business Operations Manager
• Finance Manager
• Project Manager