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Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is designed for aspiring leaders who want to build management capability without putting their life on hold. It combines the Business Essentials foundational program with two core MBA subjects, enabling students to develop a strong grounding in key business disciplines while continuing to work. The program offers flexible participation, including virtual attendance alongside in-person classes at Parkville, and can be used as a pathway into further study such as a Graduate Diploma or the MBA.

What you might learn

Students will develop a core foundation in essential business knowledge and management concepts through a mix of foundational business studies and MBA-level subjects. The course aims to strengthen practical leadership and decision-making capabilities that can be applied immediately in the workplace. It also prepares students for progression into more advanced graduate business study, including an MBA pathway.

Career outcome

Graduates can leverage the credential to support progression into leadership and management roles across a wide range of industries. The course strengthens core business skills relevant to roles involving team leadership, operational decision-making, and broader business management responsibilities. It can also serve as a stepping stone toward completing an MBA, further expanding career opportunities in management and executive pathways.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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Information

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6 months

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Parkville

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GC-BA

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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