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Central Queensland University (CQU)

Rockhampton , Queensland ,Australia

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

This course provides you with opportunities to study a range of topics relating to aspects of organisational management. You will develop the critical conceptual and behavioural capabilities necessary for managing people and organisations and the key functional business insights around marketing, decision making, financial management and stakeholder engagement. The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration allows articulation into the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, the Master of Business Administration or other Masters courses at CQUniversity depending on your previous work experience and study.

Campus Information

Melbourne

The campus is located at 120 Spencer Street adjacent to Southern Cross Station, and easily accessible by a number of tram routes. The student community is strong and inclusive, with friendly faculty and professional staff offering a supportive learning environment. Melbourne is one of Australia's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. It is a truly international city with world-renowned landmarks, high-fashion boutiques, cafe-filled laneways, film and food festivals, major sporting events, art exhibitions and performing arts productions.

Intakes

  • March
  • July

Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

COE
4 Days

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

CQUniversity has one of the largest and fastest-growing footprints of any university in Australia. In 2014 the University merged with CQ TAFE, bringing together more than 175 years combined experience in the delivery of education and training, and establishing Queensland’s first dual sector, comprehensive university.

CQUni Careers also offers employers the opportunity to recruit CQUniversity students and graduates by promoting vacancies and connecting them through our employer and industry engagement events

Upon successful completion of the course, you may consider targeting employment in the areas of business consultation, or middle to high-level business management.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 /3 /4 Year Post Study Work Visa Opportunities.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Prospective students must satisfy at least one of the following criteria to enrol in this course:

a completed bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college or equivalent and three years relevant business or professional experience; or
a recognised diploma and three years relevant business or professional experience; or
a minimum of five years relevant managerial or professional experience
NOTE:

All prospective students must attach a current Curriculum Vitae or Resume to their application.

International English Language (IELTS Academic) overall band score of 6.5 (with no individual band score of less than 6.0) will be required for students seeking entry to this course.

ALL students seeking entry to the MBA following the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate will require a minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in order to be admitted. Please refer to the entry requirements for other Masters courses as listed in individual handbook pages.