Graduate Certificate in Business

Postgraduate

Mode

On campus

Campus

Adelaide City Campus

Duration

0.5 year(s) full-time

Program code

GCBUS

Study as

Full-time

Indicative annual fees

$25,250, per 0.5 of a year

Non-tuition fees

Prerequisite

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

English language requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 IELTS Reading 6 IELTS Listening 6 IELTS Speaking 6 IELTS Writing 6 Equivalent English qualifications

CRICOS code

115793F

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and fulfill any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR

A minimum of five years relevant work experience.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as an additional language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at Adelaide University. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

IELTS Overall 6.5
IELTS Reading 6
IELTS Listening 6
IELTS Speaking 6
IELTS Writing 6

Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by Adelaide University and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements:

Equivalent English qualifications

Note:

Applications for international students are open now, to begin your studies in 2026.

Apply through one of the University’s official Education Agents, or via our International Application System.

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Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through one of our Education Agents.

Degree Structure: Graduate Certificate in Business

Program code: GCBUS

Complete 24 units comprising:

24 units for Core courses

Study plan

A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.

Choose your course type

Year 1

Semester 1

Units 6

ACCT5007 | Accounting Principles for Decision Makers (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses - Program core

Units 6

BUSI5014 | Entrepreneurial Thinking (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses - Program core

Units 6

HRES5002 | People, Leadership and Organisational Performance (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses - Program core

Units 6

MARK5000 | Marketing (6 units) ¹

Course type

1 Core courses - Program core

Enrolment information

Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.

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Useful links

Mid-Year Entry Study Plan

Courses

Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.

What courses you'll study

Complete 24 units comprising:

24 units for Core courses

Complete 24 units comprising:

24 units for all Program core

	Course code	Units
Course name Accounting Principles for Decision Makers	Course code ACCT5007	Units 6
Course name Entrepreneurial Thinking	Course code BUSI5014	Units 6
Course name People, Leadership and Organisational Performance	Course code HRES5002	Units 6
Course name Marketing	Course code MARK5000	Units 6