Graduate Certificate in Business

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Business provides a fast pathway to build practical business fundamentals and management capability. Across an 8-unit structure, you develop core skills in analysis and decision-making, accounting and finance, and professional communication, with the flexibility to choose electives to match your interests. Designed for aspiring managers, it can help kick-start or accelerate your business career at graduate certificate level in business.

Career outcome

Graduates can use this qualification to move into or progress within management and business-focused roles across many industries. The program builds foundational capability for roles that require business acumen, financial and analytical thinking, and professional communication, and supports transitions into areas such as marketing, HR, information systems, entrepreneurship, international business, leadership, sustainability or supply chain. It also provides a pathway for further postgraduate study in business.

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)