Graduate Certificate in Business (Integrated Marketing Communication) (BS39)

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Business (Integrated Marketing Communication) is a short postgraduate qualification that builds core business capability with a focus on integrated marketing communications. You complete 48 credit points (four units) in the discipline, and the program can be taken in one semester full-time or across two semesters part-time. It also provides a pathway to related Master of Business study in marketing communication. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply integrated marketing communication skills across planning, coordination and evaluation of marketing and communication activity in organisations. The course supports roles contributing to brand and campaign delivery, customer insights and engagement, and coordination across channels in corporate, agency, government or not-for-profit settings. This graduate certificate provides an entry point to professional advancement in business and marketing-focused communication work.

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***

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***Source: PayScale.com (2026)