Graduate Certificate in Business and Communication

About the course

This graduate certificate is a pathway program for international students who want to progress to QUT’s Master of Business but have not yet met the English language entry requirement. You build postgraduate knowledge in a chosen business discipline while strengthening academic English and literacy through dedicated communication units. Successful completion can provide entry with advanced standing into the Master of Business. This is a Graduate Certificate in Business & Commerce.

Career outcome

Graduates gain a foundation of postgraduate business study combined with stronger academic English and communication skills to support professional work and further study. The course is designed primarily as a pathway into QUT’s Master of Business with credit, helping you move toward roles aligned with your selected business major such as accounting, finance, marketing, HR or management. This is a Graduate Certificate in Business & Commerce. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)