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Full-time / Part-time
February | July
Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview Gain the skills required to investigate complex problems and address the important challenges of sustainable international business. The Graduate Certificate in International Business is a great preparation for your global career goals in private, public or not-for-profit organisations covering contemporary practices in cross-cultural management, international business and leadership. Through your study in this course, you will gain a thorough understanding of contemporary international business theory, and build the necessary skills to make ethical and sustainable business decisions. You'll have the context and capacity to address and evaluate the impacts of these decisions, and provide benefit to your workplace.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AU$17,760 (2026 total, full-fee place). Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$373 maximum fee for 2026. Additional expenses may include field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Duration
Full-time 6 months / Part-time 1 year
Intakes
February | July
Study Mode
On-campus / Full-time / Part-time
Entry Requirements
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. 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. 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 It is expected that graduates will emerge with a broader approach to and critical mastery of the theory, methods and practices of contemporary international business. Professionals in this field typically combine specialist knowledge with the skills and experience they hold in a particular aspect of business. For example, a graduate of this course with a background in engineering may seek out opportunities in manufacturing multinationals. Graduates are encouraged to progress to the Master of International Business . 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 International Business Current course accreditations and information about membership and development opportunities for students and graduates. Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML) Membership and opportunities Graduates eligible for membership category: Affiliate Learn more Export Council of Australia (ECA) Membership and opportunities Students eligible for membership category: Student Graduates eligible for membership category: Individual Learn more <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Core subjects in global business and sustainable futures
The Graduate Certificate comprises four core subjects in global business and sustainable futures. Specific unit names and codes were not individually listed on the page.
Common Questions
For domestic (local) students, the 2026 indicative total fee is AU$17,760 (full-fee paying basis). For international students, the 2026 indicative total fee is AU$24,480. In addition, a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) of up to AU$373 applies for 2026. Eligible domestic students (Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may defer tuition fees via the FEE-HELP loan scheme. RMIT alumni commencing from Semester 1, 2026 may also be eligible for a 10% bursary reduction on tuition fees.
The program has two intakes per year: February and July, at the Melbourne City campus.
You need an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution. If you do not hold this qualification, you may be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent work experience, in which case you must submit a CV. If your qualification was completed more than 10 years ago, you must provide evidence of ongoing professional work or professional development in the same discipline. There are no prerequisite subjects and no selection task required.
The Graduate Certificate in International Business takes 6 months to complete full-time or 1 year part-time, at the Melbourne City campus.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in International Business, you can continue into the Master of International Business and receive 48 credit points of credit (equivalent to one semester of full-time study) for courses completed in the Graduate Certificate.
Graduates are eligible for Affiliate membership of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML). Students are eligible for Student membership of the Export Council of Australia (ECA), and graduates are eligible for Individual membership of the ECA. The course is delivered through RMIT's College of Business and Law, which holds AACSB accreditation.
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