Graduate Certificate
Technological disruption is creating immense wealth and prosperity for savvy entrepreneurs - while leaving old business models in the dust. Organisations around the world are searching for professionals who can leverage new technologies and business concepts, and help them stay ahead of the trends.
Rapidly upskill in global business with La Trobe's Graduate Certificate in Business.
Strengthen your skills and expertise in core areas of business, and take the next big step in your career. Open the doors to new opportunities in any industry through foundational study in accounting, finance, management and economics.
Develop your personal brand while developing your presentation, communication and leadership skills. You'll learn how to effectively drive improvements in any organisation you work with.
You'll be taught by leading academics from La Trobe Business School, with guest lectures and seminars delivered by experienced industry practitioners. And you'll learn using real-world case studies as you develop your business analysis skills.
After successfully completing the Graduate Certificate in Business you could receive up to one semester of advanced standing - which means you could transfer directly into the second semester of a wide range of La Trobe's postgraduate business degrees, should you decide to further your studies.
You'll learn:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Certificate.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Business, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BUA4002 1 15 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS BUA4003 1 15 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE BUA4004 1 15 SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING BUA4001 1 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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After graduation, you could advance your career in your current field or expand your horizons in a new industry.
Possible roles include: