Course Overview

About This Course

The Graduate Certificate in Research is an exit only course designed to equip students with specialised knowledge and skills in research methods. The structure is based on the first semester of Leaders Institute's Doctor of Business Administration. This enables students to exit the higher-level course, due to unforeseen personal or professional reasons, after one semester with a fully accredited qualification. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the judgement, adaptability, and responsibility required to pursue professional practice in business fields requiring skills in research and critical thinking.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

6 Fetherstone Street, Bankstown, NSW 2200

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

As this is an exit only course for the Doctor of Business Administration, there are no admission requirements.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in management roles in a relevant occupational field, such as business and professional organisations, entrepreneurial start-ups, not-for-profit companies, and public services.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units4 units

RS701

Business Research Fundamentals

RS702

Literature Review for Publication

RS703

Advanced Business Research Methods

RS704

Research Proposal and Seminar

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Research?

The Graduate Certificate in Research is an exit only course for the Doctor of Business Administration. As such, there are no separate admission requirements — it is available to students who are exiting the Doctor of Business Administration after completing one semester, due to unforeseen personal or professional reasons.

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

The course is structured based on one semester, which consists of 12 teaching weeks, plus one review week and one study week, for a total duration of 0.5 years.

What units are included in the Graduate Certificate in Research?

The course comprises four core research units: RS701 Business Research Fundamentals, RS702 Literature Review for Publication, RS703 Advanced Business Research Methods, and RS704 Research Proposal and Seminar, totalling 40 credit points.

What are the fees for the Graduate Certificate in Research?

Student fees are A$12,000 per semester for domestic students and A$15,000 per semester for international students.

What learning outcomes will I achieve upon completing this course?

Upon completion, graduates will be able to demonstrate understanding of key concepts and theories related to business research, select and apply research methodologies to solve business problems, integrate ethical decision making in business research, and communicate research outcomes as a business leader to diverse audiences.

Application

How to Apply

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $65,000 to $80,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $80,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $120,000 per year

Career Paths

Education Research OfficerResearch Assistant (Education)Curriculum Developer / Curriculum SpecialistPolicy Analyst (Education)Education Policy Officer

Key Skills

Designing and conducting quantitative research studiesDesigning and conducting qualitative research studiesCritically reviewing and synthesising academic literatureDeveloping evidence-based research questions and hypothesesApplying ethical frameworks and research integrity principles

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