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UQ Business School was the first business school in Australia to be accredited by the pre-eminent ranking bodies AACSB International and EQUIS. UQ was also ranked in the top 100 in the world for management in the 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Our business programs are regularly updated to include topical and innovative study areas. Our courses reflect the world right now and address constantly evolving issues in areas like sustainability, climate, entrepreneurship and new technologies.
The Faculty of Business, Economics and Law's award-winning Student Employability Team (SET) helps students develop their careers through internships, mentoring programs, inspirational guest speakers and career planning advice.
The Community Engagement Program (CEP) gives you opportunities to work on real-life projects with not-for-profit and community organisations. In small groups, you'll apply your classroom knowledge and experience, and develop your leadership and networking skills.
UQ business graduates typically take leading roles in a large number of companies, agencies and organisations across the private and public sectors, working everywhere from small start-ups in a single room to large organisations with offices around the world.
Graduates can expect to find employment opportunities in a range of sectors, including recruitment, education, engineering, construction, consumer goods, finance, technology, telecommunications, travel, tourism, infrastructure, retail, insurance, community services, and government.
Many of our graduates use their qualifications as a way of moving ahead with their careers – whatever field they work in – or use the Graduate Certificate in Business as a stepping-stone to the Master of Business program, which offers more higher-level study and greater professional opportunities.
UQ Business School is associated with the Australian Institute of Business and Economics (AIBE), which seeks to establish UQ as the leading provider of business and economic research in Australia, and link UQ academics with industry.
Our business programs are regularly updated to include topical and innovative study areas. Our courses reflect the world right now and address evolving issues such as sustainability, climate, entrepreneurship and new technologies.
Bachelor degree or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale; OR post-secondary study and at least five years full-time work experience as approved by the Executive Dean; OR seven years full-time work experience as approved by the Executive Dean.
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19. TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5. Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands. BEP - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills. CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands. OET is not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Business are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa.
The Australian Government has simplified the visa application process. Now, all international students apply for the Student Visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted. Find out more about the visa application process.
Learn more about entry requirementsThe courses offered in the Graduate Certificate in Business are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).
Courses Program RulesThe Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Business. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
Program RulesTo have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Business have the opportunity to progress into the following programs:
If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, refer to Programs and Courses in my.UQ for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
Find out more about financial aid, including scholarships and financial aid programs.
The "indicative annual fee" is the cost of enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Business for one semester in 2020. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load.
A standard full-time study load is 8 units per semester. The fee for part-time study is proportionately lower.
All fees are reviewed annually.
Visit Tuition fees for more information.
International students are eligible to apply for a number of scholarships and prizes. These may be offered by the University, the Australian Government, foreign governments, or private organisations.
Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria and are very competitive. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.
All international student applications for the Graduate Certificate in Business can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form or through an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Business is 5248. You'll need this when applying.Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study.
Apply nowThe following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application.
There are a number of dates and deadlines you need to meet when applying for postgraduate study.
The closing date for the Graduate Certificate in Business is:
A full list of dates relevant to UQ students is available on the Student Matters Calendar.
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