Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive)

About the course

This executive-level graduate certificate is designed for experienced professionals seeking to strengthen leadership capability and strategic decision-making. You’ll build contemporary business administration knowledge with a focus on managing change and driving performance in complex organisations. Delivered on campus at RMIT’s Melbourne City campus, the program provides an accelerated pathway to postgraduate study in business and management at graduate certificate level.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply enhanced leadership, analysis and strategy skills across a range of business contexts. The program supports progression into roles such as business development manager, business analyst, business process or change consultant, and business intelligence analyst or developer. It is suited to professionals aiming to lead teams, improve organisational performance, and contribute to executive-level decision-making in business and management settings at graduate certificate level.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)