Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Overview
Make an impact on your company and community, and create change on a global scale, with an MBA that will equip you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to succeed.
Based in the heart of Brisbane's CBD, UQ’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has a reputation for excellence, and has been ranked number one in Queensland for eight consecutive years by The Economist (Full time MBA Ranking 2012–2019).
During this half year full-time (or part-time equivalent) of 8 course units you'll join a diversity of brilliant minds and challenge your thinking, broaden your horizons and learn how to question everything except your potential for success.
Whether your goal is to accelerate your career, switch industries or start your own business, what you learn in these engaging programs will give you a better understanding of yourself. You'll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge and leadership skills while working with an unmatched set of industry partners to solve complex business problems.
As a graduate, you'll take on the world knowing that leadership is more than ambition and passion, and that curiosity and relentless drive is what ignites disruptive thinking.
Program highlights
- Push the boundaries of your comfort zone and thrive under pressure in exciting new territories.
- Benefit from flexible study options, international opportunities and extensive career support.
- Integrate your learning in a project-based capstone course with a strong experiential component.
- Discover what it takes to be a great business leader through rewarding hands-on learning experiences.
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Online study
- Seminars
What you'll study
At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study in this program:
- Management Frameworks
- Integrated Strategic Analysis
- Accounting and Business Analytics
- Operations Design
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Chief executive officer
- Chief financial officer
- Management consultant
- Strategy manager
- Infrastructure adviser
- Strategy and insights consultant
- Insolvency analyst
- Business migration adviser
- Social sustainability manager
- Human resources executive
“Our class had 90 students from 44 different countries, aged from 19 to 65 years old. The variety of different countries students came from and the breadth of their career skills enriched our discussions with real life comparisons and specific examples.”
Ainslie WalshGraduate, Master of Business Administration
“I left UQ with the capabilities and professional networks that not only supported my transition into a management consultant career, but also kick-started some innovative ventures with colleagues from the program.”
Andrew TalbotGraduate, Master of Business Administration
“Our class had 90 students from 44 different countries, aged from 19 to 65 years old. The variety of different countries students came from and the breadth of their career skills enriched our discussions with real life comparisons and specific examples.”
Ainslie WalshGraduate, Master of Business Administration
“I left UQ with the capabilities and professional networks that not only supported my transition into a management consultant career, but also kick-started some innovative ventures with colleagues from the program.”
Andrew TalbotGraduate, Master of Business Administration
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Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- A bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4 and four years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience post-graduation, including at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role, approved by the Executive Dean; or
- At least seven years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience including at least three years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role, approved by the Executive Dean.
International applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination in one or all of the following before enrolment is approved: basic computing, written communication, basic mathematics and statistics.
Prerequisites
- A bachelor degree (or equivalent) with a GPA of 4 and four years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience post-graduation, including at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role, approved by the Executive Dean; or
- At least seven years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience including at least three years of full-time (or equivalent) work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role, approved by the Executive Dean.
International applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
Applicants may be required to pass a qualifying examination in one or all of the following before enrolment is approved: basic computing, written communication, basic mathematics and statistics.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
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English language requirements
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.
BE - 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.
There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.
Additional application information
- Official transcripts of previous studies.
- Evidence of work experience including details of management experience in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
- Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. All references must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.
- Evidence of residency status.
- Permanent residents will be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test as deemed necessary by the School for admission purposes.
Additional application information
The following supporting documentation is required for all applications. Please ensure that you have included ALL required documentation when you submit your application:
- Official transcripts of previous studies.
- Evidence of work experience including details of management experience in the form of a CV. Please ensure that your CV includes your full work history, and outlines the major activities you undertake on a daily basis.
- Two written references that are work related. Your referees need to substantiate the nature of your work and the managerial duties you currently perform. They should verify details including but not limited to: managing a team of people, managing client accounts, the managerial components of any major projects you have been directly responsible for, and/or financial delegations for which you are directly responsible. All references must be to the satisfaction of the MBA Director.
Student visas
International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).
There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.
Fees and Scholarships
Indicative annual fee
AUD $26,936
Indicative annual fee 2021
This indicative annual fee is the cost of enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration for one semester in 2021. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (8 units per semester).
The fee for part-time study is proportionately lower. All fees are reviewed annually.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $25,520
Indicative annual fee 2021
This indicative annual fee is the average cost of enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at 2021 fee rates. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load (8 units in one semester).
The fee for part-time study would be proportionately less. Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value and the time you take to complete this program. Fees may be higher in later years as all fees are reviewed annually.
A limited number of Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) are offered in this program on the basis of academic merit. See the fee for a CSP in this program. Once all CSPs have been exhausted, offers may be made on a tuition-fee-paying basis.
Government assistance
Financial aid
As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Centrelink support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students.
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
Scholarships
Make your university experience more affordable with a scholarship. Opportunities include:
How to apply
Applying online
All international applications should be submitted to UQ. If you prefer, you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.
The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is 5319.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Applying online
All domestic applications should be submitted to UQ.
The program code for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is 5319.
Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Important dates
The closing date for this program is:
To learn more about UQ dates, including semester start dates, view the Academic Calendar.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants
For support with applying - or if you have any questions about Uni - get in touch with our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit.
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