Graduate Certificate in Business Management (GradCertBus)

Course Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business Management (GradCertBus) is designed to equip graduates with broad management skills and is intended for entry-level managers and those seeking appointment to those roles. The disciplines include business ethics, accounting, leadership, and information management. All studies are focused on projects in the selected industry contexts to re-enforce the practical nature of the course. The main purpose of the course is to build students skills, knowledge and the application of those skills as career enhancement attributes. Sustainability and ethical behaviours are foundational underpinnings for managerial decisions and actions.  

Admission Requirements

The following admission criteria apply to all applicants to courses at APIC that lead to the award of an AQF Level 8 qualification. Additional English language requirements for international students are provided in the next tab.

Applicants must have:

  • successfully completed a Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or higher awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline; OR
  • successfully completed an Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (AQF 6) awarded by a recognised university or higher education institution or its international equivalent, in any discipline, AND have at least two- years full-time managerial and/or professional work experience in a related field; OR
  • successfully completed a postgraduate preparation program; OR
  • a minimum of three-years full-time managerial and/or professional work experience in a related field; OR
  • a minimum of five-years full-time general work experience in a related field.

For more information on admission requirements, please refer to the APIC Admission Policy.

All applicants from a non-English speaking background applying to any postgraduate course at APIC must satisfy the following additional English language requirements: 

  • IELTS Academic: overall band score of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing and speaking; OR
  • IBT (Internet-based TOEFL): overall score of 79 with a writing section minimum of 21 and speaking 18; OR
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Overall score 180, writing and speaking 180; OR
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Overall 176 with a writing and speaking minimum score of 169: OR
  • PTE Academic Module with a minimum score of 58 with a writing and speaking section minimum of 50.

FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan available to eligible students enrolled in APIC Courses in order to help pay all or part of their tuition fees. 

FEE-HELP is available for all Units of Study for eligible students.

Details about HELP loans including eligibility requirements and repayment of a HELP debt can be foundhere.

The current FEE-HELP Information Booklet can be downloaded here.

If you have any questions about applying for FEE-HELP please contact us at:[email protected] 

Course Learning Outcomes
  • Use appropriate technologies and methodologies, review, critically analyse and apply theoretical and practical knowledge, research findings, information, concepts, and standards to support and justify enterprise decisions.
  • Generate sustainable solutions to complex real world, contemporary enterprise problems.
  • Interact effectively in diverse teams to deliver outcomes, both as team members and as team leaders, as appropriate to the context.
  • Effectively communicate complex concepts, relating to the analysis, planning, design and evaluation of responses to enterprise problems to stakeholders using appropriate communication modalities.
  • Demonstrate responsible, accountable and ethical behaviour.
  • Objectively reflect on and evaluate outcomes and feedback for continuous improvement.
Accreditation
  • APIC courses are nationally accredited and registered by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and included in the National Register of Higher Education Providers.
  • APIC is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). GradCertBus CRICOS Code is 107334M.
Skill Development
In this course, you should expect to develop the following attributes:
  • Basic project management knowledge and tools
  • Leadership and communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Creativity and lateral thinking
  • Ethics and sustainability

Study Pathway

Completion of this course allows students to progress to the Master of Business Administration course.  

Graduate Certificate in Business Management
Graduate Diploma of Business Management
Master of Business Administration

Career Outcomes

Possible careers for graduates include early managerial roles in:  

 

General management

Sales and promotions 

Information systems management 

Human resources management 

Business skills training 

Project management

Free
Duration 2 Trimesters Full-Time
(35 Weeks)
Intakes Feb, Jun, Sep
CRICOS 107334M
Subjects 4
Locations SYD | MEL | BNE
International Students Fee $14,400
Domestic Students Fee $10,400
Scholarships Available