In a nutshell
Drive successful business strategies and become a true asset to any organisation when you enrol in the Victoria University Online Graduate Certificate in Economics for Business.
100% online, this course is designed for professionals who want to understand key economic concepts and apply their knowledge and skillset to make strategic business decisions. Experts in the field and (virtual) classroom, will equip you with quantitative conceptual knowledge and qualitative skills, allowing you to interpret and apply key economic principles. You’ll also understand how to analyse and solve real-world business challenges and drive successful economic strategies.
Study using Victoria University Online’s award-winning postgraduate Block Model. This model recognises and accommodates the complexity of students’ lives and facilitates a predictable, manageable and connected online learning experience. Focusing on just one subject at a time, the six-study period a year model enables you to complete as many as six units per year to graduate faster.
VU Online provides four layers of personalised, academic and non-academic support to its online students to help them create their success story.
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What you’ll need
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline; OR
- Applicants with a minimum of five years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.
Subject summary
In this business course, the subjects you may study include:
- Strategic Business Relationships
- Competition and Differentiation
- Business and Economic Forecasting
- Supply and Demand Strategy for Pricing
Why Victoria University Online?

Internationally recognised as a leading university, Victoria University (VU) is ranked among the top two per cent of universities worldwide.
At VU Online, you can tailor your studies to fit around your busy schedule. Their programs are delivered through VU Online’s postgraduate Block Model, winner of the LearnX Live! Award 2021 ‘Best Online Learning Model’.
Their postgraduate online Block Model is designed to be flexible, interactive and student-centred. Instead of taking two or three units a semester, you will study one unit at a time, offering you more flexibility than traditional on-campus degrees.
VU Online's learning platform is a virtual one-stop-shop that helps you manage your study commitments 24/7. You will be able to access your coursework, resources, assignment details and individual feedback from facilitators, all in one place.
- A genuine online learning community.
- Interactive, immersive learning - no exams or textbooks to purchase.
- Delivered by experienced academics and facilitators.
- 1:1 support via phone, email or SMS, seven days a week and in the evenings.
- Small class sizes with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio.