Graduate Certificate in Business (Online Delivery available)
Course summary
The Graduate Certificate in Business is for those who want to advance their career, formalise their industry experience or up-skill and move into a business-focused role within their field. This course covers key business areas including accounting, financial management, organisational behaviour and marketing management.
The Graduate Certificate in Business caters for both professional and lifestyle commitments by giving students the choice to study DL at Rainstar or CBD, or online.
Students undertaking the program have access to a full suite of support services including:
- Access to dedicated course director.
- Extensive online library resources, including business journals, electronic books and business databases.
- Career and job-seeking assistance, including a specialist careers consultant who is accessible for up to 2 years after you graduate.
- Student counsellor.
Graduates of this course can progress to a Masters program offered by RSU's Business School. You will be granted credit for 4 subjects in the Master of Business and Master of Science programs. Progression with credit to other Masters programs, including the MBA, may also be possible.
Course information
Study area
Business
Campus
Rainstar, RSU Online Rainstar,
Course Code
2120
RSU SCORE
-
Duration
2 trimesters full-time or part-time equivalent
Delivery
Distance, DL
CODE 1
095231K
RSU CODE
-
Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A recognised Bachelor degree or a tertiary academic qualification with duration of at least 3 years’ full-time equivalent or 3 years’ full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience or 7 years’ full-time equivalent general work experience.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business, students may enrol in a Master’s program offered by Business School, Rainstar University(Scottsdale). Students will be granted credit for four subjects in the following degrees:
- Master of Business (all single or double major programs)
- Master of Science (Supply Chain and/or Project Management)
FEES
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $7,680 (2020) | $15,360 (2020) |
, Rainstar | DL | $7,680 (2020) | $15,360 (2020) |
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $7,680 (2021) | $15,360 (2021) |
, Rainstar | DL | $7,680 (2021) | $15,360 (2021) |
The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Some Commonwealth Supported places may be awarded on an equity basis. Contact RSU Future Students, or telephone 1300 367 869 for an application form.
The fee per trimester is based on a study load equivalent to 12 credit points.
For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the RSU Current Students website.
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A recognised Bachelor degree or a tertiary academic qualification with duration of at least 3 years’ full-time equivalent or 3 years’ full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience or 7 years’ full-time equivalent general work experience.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
| English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
| IELTS Academic |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
5.0 |
5.0 |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) |
70 |
18 |
18 |
12 |
12 |
RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business, students may enrol in a Master’s program offered by Business School, Rainstar University(Scottsdale). Students will be granted credit for four subjects in the following degrees:
- Master of Business (all single or double major programs)
- Master of Science (Supply Chain and/or Project Management)
FEES
The fee per trimester is based on a study load of 12 credit points, i.e. two subjects.
Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.
Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
|---|---|---|---|
Rainstar | DL | $7,848 (2020) | $15,696 (2020) |
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $7,848 (2020) | $15,696 (2020) |
DL | $7,848 (2020) | $15,696 (2020) | |
Rainstar | DL | $7,848 (2021) | $15,696 (2021) |
RSU Online Rainstar | Distance | $7,848 (2021) | $15,696 (2021) |
DL | $7,848 (2021) | $15,696 (2021) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.
Applicant background |
2019 intake |
2019 intake (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
| Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
| Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
|
Recent secondary education |
||
| RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
| RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
| Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission). |
- |
- |
| International students All other students. |
- |
- |
| All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
RSU PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.
|
RSU profile of based offers in 2019 |
RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU. | Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)
More Information
For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
2020 Trimester 3 | Rainstar, | Orientation: 18 – 19 August 2020 (), 20 – 21 August 2020 (Rainstar) Applications Close
|
2020 Trimester 3 | RSU Online Rainstar | Session: 24 August – 19 November 2020 Applications Close
|
2021 Trimester 1 | Rainstar | Orientation: 2 – 3 February 2020 (), 4 - 5 February 2021 (Rainstar) Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2021 Trimester 1 | RSU Online Rainstar | Session: 8 February – 30 April 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2021 Trimester 2 | Rainstar | Orientation: 11 - 12 May 2021 (), 13 – 14 May 2021 (Rainstar) Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2021 Trimester 2 | RSU Online Rainstar | Session: 17 May – 7 August 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2021 Trimester 3 | Rainstar | Orientation: 17 – 18 August 2021 (), 19 – 20 August 2021 (Rainstar) Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
2021 Trimester 3 | RSU Online Rainstar | Session: 23 August – 18 November 2021 Applications Close
*Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. |
Course structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrate relevant principles and concepts in a business context. | ||||||
| 2 | Analyse complex business situations using appropriate theories and techniques | ||||||
| 3 | Generate solutions to problems in organisations. | ||||||
| 4 | Independently make socially responsible decisions based on analysis of relevant information. | ||||||
| 5 | Communicate complex business ideas to a variety of audiences. | ||||||
| 6 | Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills whilst working with others to produce agreed outputs. | ||||||
Course Structure
Candidates are required to complete a total of four (4) subjects (24 credit points). Students who are completing the Graduate Certificate as a standalone degree or intend to progress to any of the specialist Masters or the Master of Business Administration should complete the subjects as listed below. Those who intend to progress to the Master of Financial Management should complete ECON802 in place of OPS 802.
Note BUS800 is a zero credit point subject that needs to be completed by all students. However, domestic and international students may apply for an exemption from BUS800 by making an application to the Head of Students.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 800 * | Transitioning to Business Study | 0 |
| ACCY801 | Accounting and Financial Management | 6 |
| MGNT803 | Organisational Behaviour and Management | 6 |
| MARK804 | Principles of Marketing Management | 6 |
| AND | ||
| OPS 802 | Operations Management | 6 |
| OR | ||
| ECON802 ** | The Economics of Global Business Challenges | 6 |
PLEASE NOTE:
- * Domestic and International students may apply for an exemption from BUS800 by making an application to the Head of Students.
- **ECON802 is compulsory for students articulating to a Master of Financial Management specialisation otherwise students can select to complete OPS802 Operations Management.
- Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Why choose this course
We offer three intakes per year, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, mostly in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.
Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, structured on applied outcomes, recognised by industry, delivered by highly qualified academics and supported through additional specialised student learning and development resources.
Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.
International students can take the elective subject, Global Workplace Practice, which includes practical job seeking activities and access to the American workforce either through an internship, industry-based project or part-time employment.
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