Course Overview

About This Course

Update your business and management skills and knowledge through our Graduate Certificate in Business Administration. The program is suited to business graduates and to managers qualified in other disciplines. It offers a pathway to postgraduate study in the Master of Business Administration (MBA). This graduate certificate contains four up-to-date, foundational units in business administration: financial analysis, marketing management, business ethics and sustainability, strategic management and business policy.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Victoria University City Campus, Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia

Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline
OR Applicants with a minimum five (5) years approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course
If you are from a disadvantaged or underrepresented social, economic or cultural background, you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs
Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered
You may be eligible for credit for skills and past study if you have completed study with another university or institution

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Studying business administration with VU will broaden your career options. You'll have the foundational knowledge to go on to study our Master of Business Administration (MBA). You'll also have the skills and competencies to enter early career roles in the business sector and beyond. Our graduates find work in a variety of industries and areas, including: marketing, human resources, trading, real estate, construction, IT, consultation, management. Roles include office manager, human resources manager, and corporate services manager.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units4 units

BAO5734

Financial Analysis

BHO6505

Marketing Management

BMO5501

Business Ethics and Sustainability

BMO6511

Strategic Management and Business Policy

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I study the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration online?

Yes, VU's Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is offered 100% online through Victoria University Online, removing barriers to time and place and making it easy to fit study around commitments such as work and family.

What are the fees for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration?

The course is a full-fee course, meaning it is not government subsidised and you will pay the total cost of each unit. The indicative fees for a full-time student are AU$16,750 per year. In addition to tuition fees, you will also need to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Does this graduate certificate provide a pathway to an MBA?

Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration offers a pathway to postgraduate study in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Victoria University.

What units are included in the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration?

The course requires completion of 48 credit points (equivalent to 4 units) consisting of four professional core units: Financial Analysis (BAO5734), Marketing Management (BHO6505), Business Ethics and Sustainability (BMO5501), and Strategic Management and Business Policy (BMO6511), each worth 12 credit points.

What industry connections does the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration offer?

In addition to highly qualified VU teaching staff, students will hear from industry guest lecturers who have included Mike Smith (former ANZ CEO), Alan Kohler (business commentator/financial journalist), and VU MBA Alumni. Industry and workplace partners have included Crown Hotels, the NAB, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, IBM and Tennis Australia. Victoria University also has links with CPA, the Governance Institute of Australia, the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), and the Graduate Management Association of Australia (GMAA).

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Upcoming Intakes

09 February 2026

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $75,000 to $100,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $100,000 to $130,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $130,000 to $175,000 per year

Career Paths

Management ConsultantGeneral ManagerOperations ManagerStrategy ManagerFinance Manager

Key Skills

Strategic thinking and business planningFinancial analysis and budgetingLeadership and people managementMarketing strategy and brand managementData analysis and evidence-based decision making

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