In a nutshell
Build in-demand skills for a new career in organisational management with this Graduate Certificate of Business Administration course from Deakin University.
Designed for students seeking to start a new career, this industry-focused foundation course provides you with the fundamental skills, knowledge and insights required to thrive working in business leadership and management. You’ll be qualified to change careers or accelerate your path in just six months of study – and this course offers a pathway to the highly regarded Graduate Diploma of Business Administration or Master of Business Administration, giving you significant opportunities for enhancing your career.
This qualification will cover key business concepts, including organisational management, business leadership, strategic planning and team management, and will help you build core business skills. If you’re looking for a career change and want to get started in business or management, this course is for you.
What you’ll need
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and have three years of relevant work experience in a managerial or professional role; OR
- Have five years of relevant work experience in a managerial or professional role.
English language proficiently requirements also apply.
Subject summary
In this business administration course, the subjects you may study include:
- Academic integrity
- Strategy and value creation
- Financial decision making
- The economic environment
Why Deakin University?

Established in 1974 as Australia’s first regional university in Victoria, Deakin University has consistently raised the bar in delivering quality tertiary education with a focus on excellent teaching and research.
The multi-award winning education provider teaches over 53,000 students a year, offering renowned courses that integrate real-world expertise and practical skills. Get recognised with Deakin in a range of industries, including nutrition, sports management, property management, law, business and more. Plus, they’ve have ranked in the top 2% by the acclaimed Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
As a student of Deakin, you’ll get support every step of the way along your learning journey!
They’ve got a range of on-campus facilities and online features to help ease the pressure of study, including on-campus childcare services, a medical centre with qualified nurses and doctors, free and confidential counselling (face-to-face or via phone) and more.
Deakin also offer advisers and resources to help develop your academic skills. Advisers are available on campus and online to help guide you in your research, assignment and study practices.
Campus locations
This course can be delivered on campus to provide you with practical training in a face-to-face learning environment. It is available to study at the following locations: