Graduate Certificate in Commerce

About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UNSW Sydney is a flexible postgraduate qualification that builds core business knowledge and practical skills for a range of commerce roles. It allows you to gain a recognised credential, upskill for career progression, or use the study as a pathway into further postgraduate business study. This graduate certificate is focused on Business & Commerce professional development. The programme builds executive-level capability in strategy, finance, operations, and organisational leadership for global business environments.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue or advance roles across business functions such as management, marketing, analytics, operations and corporate support in a wide range of industries. The qualification can help professionals strengthen commercial capability, change direction into business-facing work, or prepare for further postgraduate study. This graduate certificate supports career development in Business & Commerce contexts. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

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)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)