Course summary
The Graduate Certificate in Business is for those who want to advance their career, formalise their industry experience or up-skill and move into a business-focused role within their field. This course covers key business areas including accounting, financial management, organisational behaviour and marketing management.
The Graduate Certificate in Business caters for both professional and lifestyle commitments by giving students the choice to study on campus at Wollongong or Sydney CBD, or online. Students who select to study online can choose from two delivery modes:
- Distance delivery refers to learning activities that do not require you to attend campus, but instead allow you to join pre-scheduled virtual classes.
- Online delivery refers to virtual study at your own pace with academic support.
Students undertaking the program have access to a full suite of support services including:
- Access to dedicated course director.
- Extensive online library resources, including business journals, electronic books and business databases.
- Career and job-seeking assistance, including a specialist careers consultant who is accessible for up to 2 years after you graduate.
- Student counsellor.
Graduates of this course can progress to a Masters program offered by UOW's Sydney Business School. You will be granted credit for 4 subjects in the Master of Business and Master of Science programs. Progression with credit to other Masters programs, including the MBA, may also be possible.
Fee subsidised places available
UOW is offering Commonwealth Supported Places for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees* in 2023. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder. LEARN MORE
*Excluding Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive), Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Executive), and Masters of Business Administration (Executive)
Course information
Study area
Business
Campus
Wollongong, UOW Online Wollongong, Sydney
Course Code
2120
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Duration
2 trimesters full-time or part-time equivalent
Delivery
Distance, On Campus, Online
Cricos
095231K
UAC Code
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A recognised bachelor's or master's degree, or
- a tertiary academic qualification with duration of at least 3 years’ full-time equivalent, or
- applicants with 3 years’ full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience.
The faculty will consider applicants with 7 years’ full-time equivalent general work experience on a case by case basis.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business, students may enrol in a Master’s program offered by Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong. Students will be granted credit for four subjects in the following degrees:
- Master of Business
- Master of Business Analytics
- Master of Financial Management
- Master of Human Resource Management
- Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Master of International Business
- Master of Management
- Master of Marketing
- Master of Supply Chain Management
- Master of Project Management
If you wish to use this Graduate Certificate as a pathway into the Master of Supply Chain Management, please note that the Master of Supply Chain Management at UOW is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). To achieve the accelerated MCIPS grade of membership with CIPS, it is a condition of our accreditation to complete the Master of Supply Chain Management in its entirety, without any credit exemptions either in recognition of previous studies within or outside of UOW. Accepting credit transfer will not impact your eligibility to be conferred the degree upon successful completion of remaining subjects as per your course handbook.
If you have any questions in relation to CIPS membership, please contact the Master of Supply Chain Management Director of Academic Programs. Further information regarding the Professional Recognition of Business Degrees can be found here.
Progression to other Masters programs, including the MBA, may also be possible with some credit including 12 credit points towards the MBA.
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
UOW Online Wollongong | Distance | $8,004 (2023) | $16,008 (2023) |
Sydney, Wollongong | On Campus | $8,004 (2023) | $16,008 (2023) |
The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place, based on a study load equivalent to 12 credit points. UOW is offering Commonwealth Supported Places for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees* in 2023. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. LEARN MORE
*Excluding Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive), Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Executive), and Masters of Business Administration (Executive)
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A recognised bachelor's or master's degree, or
- a tertiary academic qualification with duration of at least 3 years’ full- time equivalent, or
- applicants with 3 years’ fulltime equivalent managerial/professional work experience.
The faculty will consider applicants with 7 years’ full-time equivalent general work experience on a case by case basis.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
| English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| IELTS Academic |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) |
70 |
18 |
18 |
12 |
12 |
UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business, students may enrol in a Master’s program offered by Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong. Students will be granted credit for four subjects in the following degrees:
- Master of Business
- Master of Business Analytics
- Master of Financial Management
- Master of Human Resource Management
- Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Master of International Business
- Master of Management
- Master of Marketing
- Master of Supply Chain Management
- Master of Project Management
If you wish to use this Graduate Certificate as a pathway into the Master of Supply Chain Management, please note that the Master of Supply Chain Management at UOW is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). To achieve the accelerated MCIPS grade of membership with CIPS, it is a condition of our accreditation to complete the Master of Supply Chain Management in its entirety, without any credit exemptions either in recognition of previous studies within or outside of UOW. Accepting credit transfer will not impact your eligibility to be conferred the degree upon successful completion of remaining subjects as per your course handbook.
If you have any questions in relation to CIPS membership, please contact the Master of Supply Chain Management Director of Academic Programs. Further information regarding the Professional Recognition of Business Degrees can be found here.
Progression to other Masters programs, including the MBA, may also be possible with some credit including 12 credit points towards the MBA.
FEES
The fee per trimester is based on a study load of 12 credit points, i.e. two subjects.
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Wollongong | On Campus | $8,016 (2023) | $16,032 (2023) |
UOW Online Wollongong | Distance | $8,016 (2023) | $16,032 (2023) |
Sydney | On Campus | $8,016 (2023) | $16,032 (2023) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. The fees outlined in your Letter of Offer of Admission to the University are correct at the point of offer, but are indicative and subject to change without notice. The indicative total course tuition fee is an estimate, based on normal course length and progression and current course fees.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2022.
Applicant background |
2022 intake |
2022 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.
|
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2022 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2023 Trimester 2 | Wollongong, Sydney | Orientation: 8 May 2023 (Sydney), 9 May 2023 (Wollongong) Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2023 Trimester 2 | UOW Online Wollongong | DISTANCE Orientation: 10 May 2023 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2023 Trimester 2 | UOW Online Wollongong | ONLINE Orientation: 10 May 2023 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2023 Trimester 3 | Wollongong, Sydney | Orientation: 14 August 2023 (Sydney), 15 August 2023 (Wollongong) Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2023 Trimester 3 | UOW Online Wollongong | DISTANCE Orientation: 16 August 2023 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2023 Trimester 3 | UOW Online Wollongong | ONLINE Orientation: 16 August 2023 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
Course Structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course HandbookWhy choose this course
We offer three intakes per year, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, mostly in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.
Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, structured on applied outcomes, recognised by industry, delivered by highly qualified academics and supported through additional specialised student learning and development resources.
Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.
International students can take the elective subject, Global Workplace Practice, which includes practical job seeking activities and access to the Australian workforce either through an internship, industry-based project or part-time employment.
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