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Graduate Certificate of Business
International College of Management, Sydney, Manly, NSW, Australia
About this program
Summary
Enhance your professional, management, communication and decision-making skills with the Graduate Certificate of Business.
Managers increasingly require highly developed knowledge and a broad set of applied techniques in order to be able to function effectively in contemporary business organisations.
The Graduate Certificate of Business is designed to expose students to contemporary business theories, concepts and skills that are the basis of successful management across a range of economic sectors.
The course focuses on developing advanced conceptual, transferable and professional attributes through a program of student-centred learning.
Pathway to Masters
Upon successful completion of at least two subjects in the Graduate Certificate of Business, students may be eligible to articulate into the second trimester of selected ICMS master’s degrees (excluding the MBA and MBA specialisations).
If you are aiming to articulate into a master’s degree after successful completion of your Graduate Certificate, you should check the relevant Master’s degree entry requirements.
Course Structure
The course structure comprises 4 core subjects across two trimesters.
Level 600: 4 core subjects
Australian and New Zealand students may wish to accelerate their studies course and complete this course in one trimester.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of essential management concepts, contemporary management issues and practices applicable to business operations.
Evaluate and respond to diverse contemporary, social, economic, political, technological, legal, ethical, environmental and cultural factors impacting organisations in the constantly evolving global economy.
Communicate and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders using advanced oral and written communication skills, adeptly adjusting to varying contexts and digital channels.
Synthesise data and information to develop evidence-based, innovative and sustainable solutions for business challenges.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
81 terms of coursework
- Trimester 1
- Accounting for Business Decisions
- Contemporary Marketing
- Trimester 2
- Economics and Finance for Business
- Managing in the Global Context
- Year One
- Trimester 1
- Accounting for Business Decisions
- Contemporary Marketing
- Economics and Finance for Business
- Managing in the Global Context
- Year One
- Year Two
- Trimester 1
- Accounting for Business Decisions
- Trimester 2
- Contemporary Marketing
- Trimester 3
- Economics and Finance for Business
- Trimester 4
- Managing in the Global Context
The course information on this website is indicative of a typical study pattern only and is subject to change. Enrolled students will be made aware of changes to their course structure or subjects. Not all subjects are offered every trimester. The Academic Consulting Office can assist you with subject selection and structuring your course. A typical full-time study load is between 6 and 8 subjects per year (an equivalent to 24 credit points)
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Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Accountant (General)ANZSCO 221111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, so it supports 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an accredited accounting degree and a positive assessment from CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Taxation AccountantANZSCO 221113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Management AccountantANZSCO 221112
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
External AuditorANZSCO 221213
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Internal AuditorANZSCO 221214
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by CPA Australia, Chartered Accountants ANZ, or the Institute of Public Accountants (applicant chooses one)
Company SecretaryANZSCO 221211
On STSOL and CSOL, supporting the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
ICMS's own Postgraduate Requirements: Graduate Certificate Courses page. Applicants must meet one of: successful completion of a bachelor degree (AQF7) from an Australian higher education institution or overseas equivalent; OR an overseas higher education course of at least 3 years duration (minimum AQF level 6) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (5-point scale); OR a recognised Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus at least 4 years relevant full-time work experience; OR an approved Postgraduate Qualifying Program; OR at least 5 years appropriate full-time managerial or professional experience (documented per the ICMS Admissions Guidebook); OR at least two award or non-award postgraduate subjects (AQF Level 8+).
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