Course

Graduate Certificate in Business

Approved Abbreviation: GradCertBus

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Western Sydney University Course Code: 2765.2

AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 044818E

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Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2015 or later.

Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.

Commencement Year 2013 (Quarter 4) - 2765.1 - Graduate Certificate in Business

The Graduate Certificate in Business is intended to provide graduates with foundational business skills. Graduates may choose to undertake this qualification in preparation for further study.

Study Mode
Six months full-time or one year part-time.

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline

Or

Have a minimum of five (5) years full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience

Or

Have an advanced diploma in a business discipline AND have a minimum of eight (8) years general work experience.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

UAC

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

International Office

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points.

Students in the Master of Business Administration must complete 40 credit points as specified below. MBA students are expected to complete 20 credit points of study before undertaking 200831 - Integrated Business Experience 1.

200820

The Contemporary Business Environment

200817

Business Communication Skills

200825

Understanding Contemporary Organisations

200831

Integrated Business Experience 1

Alternatively, students may complete 40 credit points of units (excluding capstone units) from any postgraduate business program. This requires approval from the Director of Academic Program.