The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Leadership) caters to emerging business leaders aiming to enhance their leadership skills and expand career prospects. Part of a trio of business administration (leadership) courses, this program offers flexible online learning opportunities, enabling you to study at your convenience.

Delivered through our Be Different platform, the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Leadership) presents a self-paced, adaptable online curriculum, tailored for busy professionals aspiring to leadership roles.

Aligned closely with industry expectations, this course covers essential business functions, including strategic marketing, leadership and organizational culture, communication, disruption, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Building upon these foundations, it emphasizes leadership within contemporary business landscapes, fostering problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, and entrepreneurial acumen.

Utilizing problem and activity-based learning approaches, the course cultivates contemporary competencies in business theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on identifying and resolving business challenges while generating new opportunities, equipping you with the skills to thrive as a globally astute business leader.

For those seeking advanced business and leadership skills, the Graduate Certificate provides an entry point to our Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (Leadership), with the possibility of further progression to the Master of Business Administration (Leadership). Seamlessly transitioning between these courses, the Graduate Certificate comprises the first four units, followed by the Graduate Diploma's subsequent four units, and the Master's final four units, with credits awarded for completed units.

The flexible online delivery via our Be Different platform allows you to study entirely at your own pace and convenience. With no unit or assessment deadlines and affordable tuition fees, our suite of business administration (leadership) courses empowers you to integrate study seamlessly into your life.

COURSE STRUCTURE
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Leadership) comprises four units. Each standard unit is designed to require 144 hours for completion, translating to four to six months of full-time study for the entire course. However, given its flexible online nature, you'll have up to three years from enrollment to complete the course at your own pace.

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:
Assessments within this course encompass evaluative self-practice, online tests, case study reviews, reports, and business simulations. Additionally, optional activities are available for those interested in delving deeper into specific topics. Unlike traditional university course assessments, this flexible online course imposes no deadlines or due dates—you have the freedom to set your own pace.

CREDIT TRANSFER DETAILS:
If you have previously undertaken relevant studies aligned with your enrolled course, you may be eligible for credit transfer opportunities.

If you are seeking to begin or progress your career in management and leadership, a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Leadership) is a good place to start. In this course you can expect an affordable, fresh, relevant and compelling graduate educational experience. The course is widely regarded as the graduate certificate of choice for aspiring business professionals. Skills are developed to ensure ambitious managers are equipped to lead individuals, teams and organisations.

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold one of the following: A completed Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree, or higher equivalent qualificatio

IELTS Academic - Overall 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5)

TOEFL (internet-based) - Overall 75 (with no score less than 17)

PTE Academic - Overall 54 (with no score less than 46)

CAE and CPE - Overall 169 (with no band less than 162).