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Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent), or higher level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.0 (out of 4.0); or An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution and a GMAT overall minimum score of 550. If you do not meet the above entry requirement for the Graduate Certificate you may be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV). *If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago you will need to provide evidence of ongoing professional work and/or professional development in the same discipline as the program for which you are seeking entry to be granted credit. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed: An Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher level qualification in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 1.0 (out of 4.0) OR An Australian Bachelor degree, (or equivalent overseas qualification) or higher level qualification in any discipline and a GMAT overall minimum score of 550. You may also be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV). Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Graduates are encouraged to progress to the Master of Business Administration . Graduates of the arts, business, engineering, health, IT and many other fields may choose to study the graduate certificate or master's degree to broaden their career options. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accreditation Course accreditation or membership offered by professional bodies signals to employers the quality and relevance of RMIT's courses and opens up career pathways and networks. Professional bodies accredit or recognise courses as meeting professional and academic standards deemed to be essential for a new graduate entering into that profession. An accredited course will either enable the graduate to enter directly into a professional qualifications program or provide the graduate with exemptions or credit towards a post-university professional qualification. Statutory accreditation This type of accreditation is where a statutory body must approve a course of study in order for a graduate to practise in that profession. Membership Professional bodies or associations are representative organisations of professions that provide membership and other career development support to its members. Many professional bodies offer membership opportunities for students and new graduates with benefits such as career advice, networking within the profession and access to resources not available through the university. The aim of these benefits is to assist with your transition from university into the profession. Graduate Certificate in Business Administration Current course accreditations and information about membership and development opportunities for students and graduates. Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) Membership and opportunities Students may be eligible for membership category: Affiliate, Member or Associate Fellow (depending on experience) Graduates may be eligible for membership category: Affiliate, Member or Associate Fellow (depending on experience) Visit the Institute of Managers and Leaders <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
For postgraduate coursework degrees at RMIT, you can meet English language requirements in several ways: a VCE study score of at least 30 in EAL or at least 25 in English/Literature/English Language; an equivalent interstate or overseas Year 12 English result; a STAT score of at least 156 overall or 155 verbal reasoning; satisfactory completion of post-secondary study at RMIT or an AQF certificate IV or above; or at least 2 years of professional work experience in a role requiring English proficiency with employer documentation.
Yes, as part of RMIT's 2026 pilot for domestic applicants, English language proficiency tests are accepted for postgraduate degrees. The minimum scores required are: IELTS (Academic) overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0), TOEFL iBT overall 79, PTE (Academic) 58 (no communication band less than 50), C1 Advanced 176 (no less than 169 in any component), or C2 Proficiency 176 (no less than 169 in any component). Note that IELTS (General) is not accepted.
Yes, for postgraduate coursework programs including the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, you may demonstrate at least 2 years of professional work experience in an occupation requiring English language proficiency. You must provide a supporting statement from your employer on official letterhead or company email confirming that English is the language of business, the duration of employment, your roles and responsibilities, the nature of work, the scale of the organisation, and whether the company deals internationally. If you are the CEO of your own company, a statement from a business trader who deals directly with your company is required instead.
No, RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. Additionally, for TOEFL iBT tests taken on or after 21 January 2026, the test must be the TOEFL iBT Australia test, and TOEFL iBT results reported on a 1–6 score scale are not accepted.
English language proficiency test results are valid for 2 years from the test date. Tests which fall outside of this validity period will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
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