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Graduate Certificate of Business Management

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Accelerated 100% Online

Duration

0.7 years part-time

Units

4

Intakes

Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct

Lead the next business evolution

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A new start in management

The Graduate Certificate of Business Management will set you on the right path to a successful leadership career. Gain the expert industry knowledge and skills to meet a variety of complex challenges.

4.1 stars out of 5

Business Managers rate job satisfaction very high.

Choose a path to two degrees

Graduate with two masters degrees

Add four extra specialist studies units to receive two testamurs

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Study that’s flexible

Coursework and assessments designed to fit around your needs.

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Emerge as a leader in an evolving business landscape

Today’s managers require a contemporary skill set to guide teams and projects to success. The Graduate Certificate of Business Management will enhance your career prospects with a broad foundation of key business management practices, including leadership, strategic management, innovation and financial management. 

You’ll emerge with core skills, build your professional network and incorporate your own experience into your studies throughout your course. This practical degree goes beyond the textbooks to equip you with the industry expertise and practical knowledge required to become a highly effective manager and leader in any sector you choose to pursue. 

What you will learn 
  • Strategic leadership
    Acquire an adaptable leadership skill set, ready to meet the challenges of the changing business landscape. 
  • Financial management 
    Position yourself with the financial management skills to allocate resources strategically.  
  • Innovation 
    Redefine the challenges of technological disruption into value-adding opportunities.
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Our worldwide business rankings

Dedicated to academic excellence, Monash University has achieved international recognition and renown in its Business courses.
Australia
# 1
Shanghai Academic Ranking by Subjects
(2023)
International
# 17
U.S News and World Report Ranking by Subjects
(2022-2023)

Pathway to a double masters degree

Prepare for the next evolution in business management. Growing industries need managers with a growth mindset. Our double masters degrees can help you establish a multi-disciplined management career that modern industries demand.

Graduate with the broad Master of Business Management, giving you the essential knowledge and skills to understand your organisation in its entirety, as well as a specialist Masters degree that demonstrates the depth of knowledge in a key field.

Across 13 specialist studies, you can graduate with either:

  • two masters degrees and two testamurs, in approximately 2.7 years part-time accelerated, after completing 16 units (96 credit points) from:
    • Master of Business Management and Master of Human Resource Management
    • Master of Business Management and Master of Project Management
    • Master of Business Management and Master of Marketing and Digital Communications; or
  • a single Master of Business Management degree in approximately 2 years part-time accelerated, after completing 12 units (72 credit points)

You can also exit the course after completing approximately 0.7 years part-time accelerated, 4 units (24 credit points), and you’ll receive a Graduate Certificate of Business Management.

The Graduate Certificate of Business Management comprises of four units in which you will be introduced to studies in business management at an advanced graduate level. The units are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a business field.

You must complete the following units.

Leadership for organisational advancement

Strategic management for agile organisations

Innovation and new value creation

Financial management and resource utilisation

An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.

Or

A minimum of five years relevant experience in a professional role.

English requirements

Applicants must meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University Australia.

For the Graduate Certificate of Business Management, the estimated cost is $4,375.00 per unit. You may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan to cover part or all of your tuition. Fees are subject to change annually.

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

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Career outcomes

The workplace of the future is an exciting and dynamic place. The Graduate Certificate of Business Management degree is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in a constantly changing global environment.

What does the future look like for Business Administrators?

With a high demand for skilled professionals in the corporate world, Business Administrators are well-paid and a sought-after profession.

Salary

$103,000

The most common salary for a Business Administrator in Australia.

STAR RATING

3.9 / 5

Business Administrators rate their job satisfaction as very high.

Industry Growth

+12.1%

Projected job growth of Business Administrators over the next five years.

Business Management online at Monash

Undertake a graduate qualification online with the elite Monash Business School, which is ranked among the top 1 per cent of business schools in the world, and is a holder of triple crown accreditation.  

Informed and designed by leading Monash academics, the Graduate Certificate of Business Management is a confident step towards realising your potential as a leader. This course may provide a pathway into the Master of Business Management with Monash Online.

Graduate Certificate Course in Business Management complements my current skill set, covers relevant topics that can enhance my expertise, and provides a comprehensive understanding of subjects I have only broadly encountered in recent years.

Stefanie Dietrich

Graduate Certificate of Business Management

Meet your academic team

Associate Professor Jonathan Matheny

Jonathan Matheny is the Director of Program Development for Leadership and Executive Education. He leads the development of new programs and teaches personal development, leadership and organisational change. He has led academic programs and lectures across North America, Europe and Asia.

Professor Richard Hall

Richard Hall is the Deputy Dean of Leadership and Executive Education. His research is in management and organisational studies, including leadership, technology and organisational change and the future of work. He is the Co-editor of Leadership Development and Practice, and his research has been published internationally.

Dr Andrea Fenton

Dr Andrea Fenton is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Leadership and Executive Education at the Monash Business School. Andrea has a long association with Monash University, having completed her Master of Business here in 2006 and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate subjects for the past six years.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Master of Business Management provides students with advanced foundational knowledge required to navigate senior management roles within a specific specialisation or department. Course content builds on project work and skills to manage organisations, with students undertaking study in their chosen area of specialisation.   The MBA (Digital) is designed for students with previous managerial experience who are looking to progress their careers into higher management roles. Course content focuses on strategic leadership, decision-making across key business areas and professional development.
The Graduate Certificate of Business Management aims to equip you with the knowledge you need to navigate a management role within your current discipline.
Alternatively, the Graduate Certificate of Enterprise is a broad, future-focused degree that aims to expand your knowledge outside your current discipline.
Yes, you can when you choose a Monash Online Graduate or Masters level Business course. Whether your interested in marketing, accounting, HR, or others you can frame your studies through your specific long-term business interests and goals.
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