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Graduate Certificate of Business

Graduate Certificate.
Deakin University

250

in world overall ranking*

13

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This flexible Graduate Certificate of Business builds broad business capability for graduates from any discipline. You’ll explore key areas shaping contemporary organisations, including social responsibility, business technology, financial systems, innovation and entrepreneurship. The course lets you tailor electives to suit your goals, study online or at Burwood (Melbourne), and provides a pathway into the Master of Business—ideal postgraduate study in Business & Commerce.

Career outcome

Graduates can strengthen their employability for a wide range of business and administrative roles across industries by developing foundational knowledge in finance, technology, governance and innovation. The qualification can support career change or progression into areas such as business support, operations, project coordination, entrepreneurship and general management. It also provides a stepping-stone to further postgraduate study, preparing you for graduate-level work in Business & Commerce.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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

Costs

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A$24,028 per year

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Information

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0.5 years

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Trimester 1, Trimester 2

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Online
Burwood (Melbourne)

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M556

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconDEAKIN INTERANTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

25% of tuition fees

tick iconDEAKIN ALUMNI POSTGRADUATE BURSARY

15% of reduction per unit

tick iconDEAKIN WARRNAMBOOL RESIDENTIAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of accommodation fees

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