Graduate Certificate in Commerce

No, an undergraduate degree is not required. Applicants can qualify under Category B with 5 years of relevant work experience, such as clerical or administrative work in a commercial, not-for-profit or public service organisation, supervisory or management, banking, finance or marketing experience or other business-related positions. Applicants under Category B must also submit a resume (up to 4 pages), evidence of most recent employment status, and a supporting statement of up to 500 words.

The Graduate Certificate in Commerce takes 0.7 years (approximately 8–9 months) to complete. The program commences in Term 1, Term 2, and Term 3, offering flexible start dates throughout the year.

For domestic students, the 2026 indicative first year full fee and indicative full fee to complete the degree is $21,000. For international students, the 2026 indicative first year fee is $31,000, and the indicative fee to complete the degree is $31,500. Fees are subject to annual review and may vary accordingly.

Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Commerce offers a pathway into the Master of Commerce. The courses you complete are transferrable to the Master of Commerce, subject to meeting entry requirements.

You'll be able to select four courses from a variety of business topics, gaining exposure to business thinking, principles and their application from areas such as accounting, analytics, finance, international business, human resource management, marketing or risk management. This flexible course selection allows you to gain a contemporary understanding of a preferred business topic, or a broad understanding of key business practices and theories such as project management or human resource management.