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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009
Student Information
Provider's Published Fee
Duration
Intakes
Study Mode
Eligibility
To gain entry to this course you must have:
a completed bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college or equivalent; or
a recognised diploma and two years' relevant business experience; or
a minimum of five years' relevant professional experience may enrol in this course.
International students should visit our International-Students website for further information including English language requirements.
NOTE:
International English Language (IELTS Academic) Overall band score of 6.5 (with no individual band score of less than 6.0) will be required for students seeking entry to the MBA.
ALL students seeking entry to the MBA will require 3 years relevant work experience in order to be admitted, please refer to the entry requirements for Masters courses as listed in individual handbook pages.
Work Experience Definitions
Managerial or professional work experience must have included direct, personal involvement in decision-making responsibility in a range of areas such as budgeting, marketing, HRM, staffing, project management, financial management, process management, or other relevant professional experience. If you are an international student please visit www.cqu.edu.au/international-students for further information including English language requirements.
Recommended study: n/a
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Effective Business Communications
Core unit
Managing Human Resources
Core unit
Marketing Management and Digital Communications
Core unit
Management and Business Context
Core unit
Common Questions
The Graduate Certificate in Management is an entry pathway to CQUniversity's Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management, International Business, Marketing, and Leading Organisational Change, as well as Masters-level qualifications in a business-related discipline.
The indicative first-year fee for 2026 is $16,700 (Full Fee Paying place). This is the approximate cost for four units studied full-time over one term or part-time over two terms. Actual fees may vary depending on the units you select and your study load. You may also be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme.
You must complete four units (24 credits) as part of the core structure: Effective Business Communications (BUSN20017), Managing Human Resources (HRMT20024), Marketing Management and Digital Communications (MRKT20052), and Management and Business Context (MGMT20144).
Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Management is available both online and on campus. You can choose to study full-time (0.5 years) or part-time (1 year), providing flexible study options to suit your needs.
Yes, this course does permit you to defer your offer and commence at a later date. You can learn more about the offer process on CQUniversity's website.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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