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Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
International College of Management, Sydney, Manly, NSW, Australia
About this program
Positioning You for Leadership
The ICMS Graduate Certificate of Business Administration is a postgraduate business qualification designed to propel your career to the next level, or can be a pathway to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at ICMS.
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration will provide you with transferable skills, industry exposure and knowledge of business practices positioning you for a potential leadership career.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration you may wish to continue your postgraduate studies and gain Advanced Standing (credit) towards one of the following MBA degrees:
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Entrepreneurship)
Master of Business Administration (Digital Transformation)
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration comprises 4 core subjects across two trimesters.
Level 600: 4 core subjects
(Australian and New Zealand students may wish to accelerate their studies and complete this course in one trimester.)
Course Learning Outcomes
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration focuses on core functional business areas, essential academic literacies, and self-management skills to set you up for success.
Your business knowledge and skills will be developed through case-studies and business problem solving, to which you will apply theoretical and conceptual frameworks. You will enhance your verbal and written communication skills as well as your critical and creative thinking.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration you will be able to:
Make decisions to enhance business performance by drawing on integrated knowledge of core business disciplines with critical ethical judgement.
Synthesise information and data to generate evidence-based and sustainable strategic options for business challenges and opportunities.
Effectively communicate using a range of media to create a vision, credibility, and trust with a diverse group of business and community stakeholders.
Develop skills to critically evaluate contextual factors, trends, technology and opportunities impacting on business and apply a forward-thinking, entrepreneurial and strategic mindset.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
28 terms of coursework
- Trimester 1
- Talent and the Future of Work
- Economics for Leaders
- Strategic Marketing and Branding
- Trimester 2
- Applied Financial Management
- Year One
- Trimester 1
- Talent and the Future of Work
- Economics for Leaders
- Applied Financial Management
- Strategic Marketing and Branding
- Year One
- Year Two
- Trimester 1
- Talent and the Future of Work
- Trimester 2
- Economics for Leaders
- Trimester 3
- Applied Financial Management
- Trimester 4
- Strategic Marketing and Branding
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
- How To Apply
- Read the course information carefully. Ensure the qualification aligns with your interests and career goals
- Check the entry requirements. These will be different for domestic and international students
- Complete the online application form directly or through one of international representatives
- or via UAC (domestic students only)
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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 (Business Administration criteria). Applicants must meet one of: successful completion of a Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (5-point scale); OR a Graduate Certificate with a minimum GPA of 2.5; OR at least two award or non-award postgraduate subjects (AQF Level 8+) with a minimum GPA of 2.5; OR an approved Postgraduate Qualifying Program with a minimum GPA of 2.5; OR, for mature-age entry (21+), a diploma or associate degree plus 5 years of relevant management experience.
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