Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (The University Of Newcastle, Australia)
Course Information
Description
The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is the first step for candidates aiming to enter The University of Newcastle, Australia’s Master of Business Administration programme.
During the course, candidates will improve their foundational skills in managerial decision making, understand effective organisational structures, study human behaviour, and learn how to manage teams.
Candidates are only required to complete four recommended modules by The School of Postgraduate Studies for this programme.
Course Highlights
Progression To Master’s Degree
Alumni may progress to apply for direct entry to Master of Business Administration offered by The University Of Newcastle, Australia.
8-Month Programme
With your 8-month time investment, acquire a foundation in business at the postgraduate level before progressing to your MBA.
Entry Requirements
Local Qualifications
- 3 year Bachelor’s Degree not in a related field; OR
- 3 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing; OR
- 3 year Diploma not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience; OR
- 2 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing, + 2 years relevant organisational experience; OR
- 2 year Diploma not in a related field + 3 years relevant organisational experience; OR
- At least 5 years relevant organisational experience.
English Language Requirement
- IELTS ‐ 6.5 no subtest less than 6.0
- TOEFL paper-based test – 550 min of 4.5 in TWE or, or a score of 213 with a 4.5 in the Essay Rating in the computer-based test
- An applicant who wishes to enrol and does not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement.
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.
https://www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/master-business-administration-mba/handbook
Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years old
International Qualifications:
- See course webpage for more information
Career Opportunities
Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:
- Accountancy & Financial Management
- Business Development & Consultancy
- Business Management & Operations
- Digital Marketing & E-commerce
- Entrepreneurship
- Management
Modules
Core Modules:
- Managing Under Uncertainty
- Organisational Behaviour and Design
Directed Modules (to select 2 from the list):
- Foundations of Business Analysis
- Globalisation
- Marketing Management and Planning
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Human Resource Management
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Economics of Competitive Advantage
The School of Postgraduate Studies may recommend modules for completion within the published duration. The delivery of modules is subject to change and may not follow the sequence as shown above.
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