Graduate Certificate in Business (Online)

What you will study

UNSW's 100% online Graduate Certificate in Business covers the foundational skills required to enhance your credibility and advance your leadership capabilities in contemporary business settings. With courses that are future-focused and driven to meet the demand of employers, you will learn to identify opportunities where others see obstacles.

By completing these courses, you'll immediately gain relevant frameworks and fundamental management skills to influence decisions, no matter your industry. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business, you may be eligible to articulate into the  Master of Management. 

 

Choose any four of the courses listed
  • Managing Yourself and Others
  • Financial Management
  • Business Economics
  • Foundations of Marketing
  • Law, Regulations and Ethics
  • Strategies for Disruption
  • Managing with Digital Technology
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

 

Career pathways 

Develop the leadership skills and confidence to take your career to the next level with the online Graduate Certificate in Business from UNSW.  

Download your program guide to find out more about how the Graduate Certificate in Business will enhance your career opportunities in the modern business world. 

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Studying the online Graduate Certificate in Business from UNSW will give you the skills to succeed in roles such as:

 

The UNSW Online experience

We are here to support you, every step of the way, to graduate from one of the world’s leading universities. Our online learning environment has been designed to seamlessly fit into your already busy schedule and you’ll be able to access course resources on any device, at any time.

Our academics are some of the best in the world and, even though you’re studying online, you can expect your learning experience to be the same high standard as that of our on-campus students.

Throughout your study journey, you will be able to turn to your Student Success Advisor, who is committed to assisting you from enrolment through to graduation. They are on-hand for all non-academic queries by phone or email.

You will also have access to Career Success – a curated, self-paced module that provides a framework for thinking about, and taking action to implement, an effective career plan. Through Career Success, you will have access to tools like Career AI (powered by VMock) and CaseCoach, and guides on crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile, resume, and cover letter.

 

 

Program structure

The Graduate Certificate in Business comprises four courses.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business, you can progress to the Master of Management.

Graduate Certificate

4 courses
or continue studying

Masters

+ 8 courses

Graduate Certificate in Business

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Build the foundations to succeed

Employers today are placing greater importance on hiring professionals from a broad range of disciplinary backgrounds who possess a combination of hard and soft skills¹ and who are able to creatively approach problems and tasks across business².

The Graduate Certificate in Business is ideal for those who want to position themselves for success in contemporary business. You will immediately gain the applicable career-related knowledge and confidence critical to unlocking your potential, giving you a competitive edge in employment.

Courses are delivered in seven-week intensive blocks, which means you can graduate in as little as eight months, propelling you into career opportunities sooner.

¹Indeed, 2020. ²LinkedIn, 2020

Master of Management

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Master of Management

From Financial Management and Business Economics to Strategies for Disruption and Foundations of Marketing, the skills that you will develop in the Master of Management will equip you with the skills for business management success regardless of industry.

Delivered in seven-week intensive blocks, one course at a time, you will be able to apply what you learn immediately and graduate in as little as two years.

Completion time dependent on individual study path, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), leave and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.

 

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