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Graduate Certificate of Business Administration

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Key details

Duration

0.5 year/s full-time
1 year/s part-time

Intake

This course is only available as an Alternative Exit
Important Dates

Locations

Not available to international students.

Credit points required

40

Course code

UBUA01

Overview



This Graduate Certificate is an exit only qualification, and is available to students who discontinue their study in the Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice) or the Graduate Diploma of Business, after successfully completing four or more units as prescribed in the course structure.

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Pathways


Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Credit transfer

For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU

Fees

Non-Commonwealth supported places

Full fee paying places are available in this course.

Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.

International students Adele and Zarah

Why study business at CDU?

Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.

  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
  • Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
International students Adele and Zarah

Why study business at CDU?

Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study Business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.

  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
International students Adele and Zarah

Why study business at CDU?

Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.

  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
  • Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond
International students Adele and Zarah

Why study business at CDU?

Learn from internationally-recognised academics when you study Business at CDU. Future-proof your career with accredited courses built on sustainable business practices and innovation. You'll graduate ready to make an impact on the global market.

  • #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
  • Industry experts with experience in Australia, the Asia Pacific and beyond

What will I study?

A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below.

Course structure


Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirements

Specialist Electives

(4 units)

 

 

 

 

 

 

40cp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specialist Elective units totalling 40 credit points selected from the core and specialist elective unit choices in one of the courses below:



MBAE Master of Business Administration

MBA14 Master of Business Administration

SBAD01 Master of Business Administration



MBAPP Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice)

MBAP14 Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice)

SBAPP1 Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice)



GDBAE Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

GDBA14 Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

TBAD01 Graduate Diploma of Business Administration

 
 40cpTotal Credit Points

Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)

Study plan

Recommended Study Plans are not applicable to this course.

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

This course is not available for entry however is available as an alternative exit award from the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice) and the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration.

Essential requirements

English language requirements

To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.

The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
IELTS Academic ModuleA minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
 

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Course details

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.

Australian qualification framework

This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

Additional information

Can offers be deferred?
No
Award
Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
Faculty/College
Faculty of Arts and Society
Sector
HE
Area of study
Business

Contact details

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:

Email:Student.Central@cdu.edu.auPhone:1800 061 963 (free call)

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Sushan is from Nepal studying a Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice) at CDU. Hear more about his experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

You make CDU

Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.

Learn about business at CDU

Sushan is from Nepal studying a Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice) at CDU. Hear more about his experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

How to apply

There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.

Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.

This course is not available for entry however is available as an alternative exit award from the Master of Business Administration (SBAD01), Master of Business Administration (Professional Practice) (SBAPP1) or the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (TBAD01).

Further Assistance

For information on applying for an exit award please contact Charles Darwin University Student Central for assistance.



E: student.central@cdu.edu.au

T: 1800 061 963 (freecall)

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