Sydney Business School

Graduate Certificate in Business

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Business

Abbreviation:

GCertBus

Home Faculty:

Sydney Business School

Duration:

6 months full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

24

Location:

Wollongong, Sydney

Delivery Mode:

Face-to-face

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring at Wollongong campus
Intake A, B, C, D at Sydney campus

UOW Course Code:

1138, S1138

CRICOS Code:

061244G

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Business is a pathway program leading to entry to a number of Master degrees offered by Sydney Business School. It can be packaged with an offer of admission to the following degrees:

    • Master of International Business

    • Master of Management

    • Master of Project Management

    • Master of Retail Management

    • Master of Science (Logistics)

The Graduate Certificate may be suitable for students who do not meet either:

    • The English language requirement for direct entry to a Master degree which requires an IELTS overall score of 6.5. The Graduate Certificate entry requirement is IELTS 6.0.

    Or,

    • The academic requirements for direct entry into Master degrees. For example, if you have a Bachelor degree but do not have the required content for direct entry, or have other appropriate combinations of academic qualifications and relevant professional experience.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution. Applicants with other academic qualifications and/or relevant professional experience (for example two years full-time study along with two years relevant work experience) may also be considered

International applicants must also meet the University's English Language requirements as set out at http://www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/

Course Requirements

Candidates are required to complete four (4) 900 level subjects (24 credit points) as approved by the Graduate Studies Advisor.

Advanced Standing/Credit

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business with an average mark of at least 60%, students may apply to enrol in either the Master of International Business, Master of Management, Master of Project Management, Master of Retail Management or Master of Science (Logistics) degrees. Students will not be eligible for advanced standing for subjects completed under the Graduate Certificate in Business pathway program towards their subsequent Masters degree.