Graduate Certificate in Business
Rapidly upskill in global business with La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Business.
Strengthen your skills and expertise in core areas of business, and take the next big step in your career. Open the doors to new opportunities in any industry through foundational study in accounting, finance, management and economics.
Develop your personal brand while developing your presentation, communication and leadership skills. You'll learn how to effectively drive improvements in any organisation you work with.
You'll be taught by leading academics from La Trobe Business School, with guest lectures and seminars delivered by experienced industry practitioners. And you'll learn using real-world case studies as you develop your business analysis skills.
After successfully completing the Graduate Certificate in Business you could receive up to one semester of advanced standing – which means you could transfer directly into the second semester of a wide range of La Trobe's postgraduate business degrees, should you decide to further your studies.
You'll learn:
Business literacy
Develop essential business skills. Investigate real-life problems in accounting, business and finance.
Sustainable management
Learn about environmental, corporate and governance responsibility, and develop sustainable solutions that prioritise individual and societal wellbeing.
Digital literacy
Learn how to use a wide range of digital tools to become a more efficient and effective business professional.
Campus Information
Melbourne Campus
La Trobe’s Melbourne Campus combines parkland beauty with a vibrant campus culture filled with cafés, shops and a multi-level library. It’s also one of Australia’s largest university campuses. You’ll have access to state-ofthe-art facilities, including our brand-new tech and business labs, the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science and our very own Wildlife Sanctuary. You'll also have help to achieve your academic best. We provide dedicated study rooms like the Women's Lounge, the Law Common Room, and the MASO (Mature Age Student Organisation) Lounge. And we host many cultural and academic events on campus to make you feel at home.
Sydney Campus
Based in the heart of Sydney’s thriving CBD, our $10 million campus is close to work and internship opportunities. And when it’s time to relax, you’re a short walk away from world-class shopping, cafes and cultural icons such as the Sydney harbour and Opera House. Plus, you’ll join a friendly and supportive community of around 1 000 students. Looking for a pathway into La Trobe University? La Trobe College Australia also offers diplomas at our Sydney Campus, helping you transition to university life.
Intakes
- March
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
La Trobe offers programs that are industry-focused and offer a lot of practical exposure. Following graduation, students can often struggle to find work relevant to their field of study - that’s why employers value students with pre-existing workplace experience. Students who can readily adapt their university learnings to the real world are far more valuable to employers than those who cannot.
The La Trobe Business School offers a variety of practical learning opportunities to help you develop a competitive edge in the job market. La Trobe focuses on Work Integrated Learning. Following graduation, students can often struggle to find work relevant to their field of study - that’s why employers value students with pre-existing workplace experience. Students who can readily adapt their university learnings to the real world are far more valuable to employers than those who cannot. The La Trobe Business School offers a variety of practical learning opportunities to help you develop a competitive edge in the job market.
The duration of the internship will vary depending on the chosen course and subject. During this time a student will be expected to complete assessments based on experience. Please note that eligibility criteria do apply.
If you are an undergraduate student, you can choose from the following subjects:
- Accounting Work Placement (ACC3AWP)
- Experiential Learning Project (BUS3ELP)
- Food and Beverage Supervision (THS1FBS)
- Sports Practicum (MGT3SPR)
If you are a postgraduate student, you can choose from the following subjects:
- Business Analytics Project (BUS5PR2)
- Business Work Placement (BUS5WIL)
- Experiential Learning Project (BUA5ELP)
PSW Opportunity
- As an international student, a student can work for 40 hrs in a fortnight and full time during breaks and is entitled to 2 years post-study work permit. This implies to students studying any course which is 2 years and above.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Degree entry: Australian bachelor degree (or international equivalent) with a minimum of a C (60%) grade point average (GPA) in the final year PLUS three years of relevant managerial experience
- Professional entry: Applicants do not require an undergraduate degree but must have a minimum of 8 years' relevant managerial experience 6.0.
- Professional entry (no undergrad degree): International applicants must have a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. Please note that international students studying online are not eligible for an Australian student visa.
- An approved Bachelor's degree with a 60% average in the humanities, social sciences, or similar discipline. If you don't have a 60% average, appropriate professional experience is considered.
- Course Code: 079546B
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
20400 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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