Course Overview

About This Course

The Curtin Graduate Certificate in Business will provide you with a solid foundation in economics, financial decision making, leadership and organisational behaviour. This course is relevant for managers at all levels (emerging through to middle/senior levels) who want to formalise their business knowledge and may not have a university qualification, or who have an undergraduate degree in a non-business area. After completing the four units of the graduate certificate you may choose to exit or pause your business studies or complete the additional eight units required to gain your Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Curtin Graduate School of Business, Perth CBD, Perth City, Western Australia

78 Murray St, Perth, WA 6000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

There are two pathways into the Graduate Certificate in Business — one for applicants with an undergraduate degree and one for those without an undergraduate degree.
Applicants with an undergraduate degree will be required to demonstrate two (2) years of relevant work experience.
Applicants without an undergraduate degree will have three (3) to five (5) years of relevant work experience and will be asked to meet the English language proficiency requirements for this course.
English language requirement: IELTS Academic — Writing 6.0, Speaking 6.0, Reading 6.0, Listening 6.0, Overall band score 6.5.
The personal statement written and provided by applicants will be used as an assessment to meet the English language requirement for the course.
Documents to submit with your application: copy of CV/resume highlighting prior work experience and roles held; employer recommendation form; referee report.
Strongly recommended: two referee recommendations and a personal statement.
Entry into this program is via competitive entry and applicants may be required to attend an interview.
There are a limited number of places available and these are allocated to the highest ranked applicants for each round of offers.
International students on student visas are not permitted to study fully online.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Careers: Analyst, Business administration manager, Management consultant, Managing director, Project manager. Industries: Banking and finance, Consultancy, Education, Government, Health care, Non-profit, Private business, Public relations, Resources and renewables, Retail.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Graduate Certificate in Business as a pathway to the MBA?

Yes. After completing the four units of the Graduate Certificate in Business, you need only complete a further eight units to achieve a Curtin MBA (Master of Business Administration).

Do I need a university degree to apply for the Graduate Certificate in Business?

No. There are two pathways into the course — one for applicants with an undergraduate degree (who must demonstrate two years of relevant work experience) and one for those without an undergraduate degree (who must have three to five years of relevant work experience and meet English language proficiency requirements).

How long does the Graduate Certificate in Business take to complete?

The course can be completed in just two trimesters (about 6 months) studying full-time, or equivalent part-time. It consists of 100 credits (approximately four units).

Where is the Graduate Certificate in Business taught?

Face-to-face study is at Curtin's Graduate School of Business, in the heart of the Perth CBD. You can study on-campus (evenings or block teaching), online, or a mix of both. Note that international students on student visas are not permitted to study fully online.

What are the fees for the Graduate Certificate in Business?

The 2026 domestic fee-paying postgraduate fee is $19,267, based on a first-year full-time study load of 100 credits. Fees are indicative only, and the total cost will depend on your course options (units selected and time taken to complete). Domestic fee-paying students may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance.

Application

How to Apply

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