Graduate Certificate in Business

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Course Overview
Further Information
Course Rules & Plans
Course Outcomes

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Business at UNE?

This course provides students with the opportunity to enhance or develop their competencies in key multidisciplinary business content areas including accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, management and marketing. It is designed for students who want to enhance their business skills and employment opportunities and can be tailored to suit individual work and career goals.

Career Opportunities

This course will equip graduates with a broad range of key business principles and skills that can be applied in a range of government, private and the non-profit sectors across a range of industries, including in fields related to accounting, agribusiness, business analytics, economics, finance, human resource management, international business, management or marketing.

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Degree Snapshot

DURATION

1 Trimester Full-time
Up to 2 years Part-time

FEES

Full Fee

2018 STUDY OPTIONS

Armidale

Trimester 1, Online
Trimester 2, Online
Trimester 3, Online

Official Abbreviation

GradCertBus

Course Type

Postgraduate

Commencing

Location	Admission Period	Mode of Study
Armidale	Trimester 1	Online
Armidale	Trimester 2	Online
Armidale	Trimester 3	Online

Course Duration

1 Trimester Full-time
Up to 2 years Part-time

Fees

Full Fee

Total Credit Points

Entry Requirements

A candidate shall submit a referee report from an employer or senior colleague (on company letterhead) and a resume; and

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or above in a non-relevant discipline and at least two years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience*; or

(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or above in a relevant discipline** and at least two years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience*; or

(c) hold an approved AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline** from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation and have at least four years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience*; or

(d) hold an approved AQF Level 5 Diploma in a relevant discipline** from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation and have at least six years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience*; or

(e) have at least five years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience*.

*Relevant professional experience refers to a position of responsibility in any organisational or industry context.

**Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, Business, Management, Leadership, Human Resources Management, Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Advanced Standing

Candidates admitted under Rules (a) and (e) are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.

The maximum advanced standing granted shall be for units counting 12 credit points which were not part of the degree on which admission was based. This may include up to 6 credit points of unspecified advanced standing for experiential learning, such as management/supervisory work experience which is in addition to the work experience used as the basis of admission.

Candidates admitted under Rules (b) and (c) shall be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature.

Candidates admitted under Rule (d) shall be granted a maximum of 6 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature. Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing. The maximum additional Advanced Standing shall be for units counting 6 credit points which were not part of the degree on which admission was based.

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Further Information

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These course rules & plans are ONLY to be used if you commenced, transferred or changed versions in the Graduate Certificate in Business in 2018.

Admission to Candidature

A candidate shall submit a referee report from an employer or senior colleague (on company letterhead) and a resume; and

(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or above in a non-relevant discipline and at least two years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience*; or
(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification or above in a relevant discipline** and at least two years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience*; or
(c) hold an AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma in a relevant discipline** from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation and have at least four years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience*; or
(d) hold an approved AQF Level 5 Diploma in a relevant discipline** from an Australian TAFE or Registered Training Organisation and have at least six years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience*; or
(e) have at least five years of full-time equivalent relevant professional experience*.

*Relevant professional experience refers to a position of responsibility in any organisational or industry context.
**Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to, Business, Management, Leadership, Human Resources Management, Economics, Finance and Accounting.

Advanced Standing

Candidates admitted under Rules (a) and (e) are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing. The maximum advanced standing granted shall be for units counting 12 credit points which were not part of the degree on which admission was based. This may include up to 6 credit points of unspecified advanced standing for experiential learning, such as management/supervisory work experience which is in addition to the work experience used as the basis of admission.

Candidates admitted under Rules (b) and (c) shall be granted a maximum of 12 credit points of Block Advanced Standing based on their admission to candidature.

Period of Candidature

The period of candidature for candidates admitted under Rules (a) and (e) shall be:
(a) 0.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.

The period of candidature for candidates admitted under Rules (b) and (c) shall be:
up to one year as a part-time candidate.

The period of candidature for candidates admitted under Rule (d) shall be:
(a) 0.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to one and a half years as a part-time candidate.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 400-level or above.

Program of Study

For candidates admitted under Rule (a) and Rule (e)

Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure	Credit Points
Listed Units	12-24 cps
Elective Units	0-12 cps
Total	24 cps

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For candidates admitted under Rule (b) and Rule (c)

Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure	Credit Points
Block Advanced Standing	12 cps
Listed Units	12 cps
Total	24 cps

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For candidates admitted under Rule (d)

Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure	Credit Points
Block Advanced Standing	6 cps
Listed Units	12-18 cps
Elective Units	0-6 cps
Total	24 cps

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Award of Degree

Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Business.

Course Aims	The Graduate Certificate in Business is designed for working professionals seeking to explore and broaden their skills and career opportunities in a chosen area of business. The award sets out to provide graduates with an understanding of a range of business disciplines and their embodied theory and principles, which enables them to effectively identify, analyse and resolve business-related issues.
Learning Outcomes	Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate specialised knowledge of contemporary business-related theory and practice in order to promote sustainable business in a globalised economy; identify and critically assess disciplinary concepts and issues; identify, critically evaluate and synthesise relevant information drawn from a range of sources in order to analyse complex business related issues, and develop solutions; and demonstrate proficiency in information transfer in written and oral formats at a professional level, either independently or working collaboratively.
Graduate Attributes	Knowledge of a Discipline Knowledge of a discipline is taught, practised and assessed in all units. Students will develop an advanced and integrated knowledge of key business theory and critically apply knowledge at an advanced level in business contexts to solve business problems. Students will also demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the global environment in which business is conducted. Students will learn through independent research, interaction with unit materials, unit coordinators and fellow students, and will be assessed using case analysis of both hypothetical and real-world examples, workplace learning by analysing and applying theory to their own workplace, theory-based assignments and via multiple assessment modes. Communication Skills Communication skills are taught, practised and assessed throughout this course. Students will utilise advanced cognitive and communication skills, tools and digital technologies to communicate appropriately and persuasively with a range of stakeholders. Students will develop oral, written and presentation skills relevant to business contexts through assessments such as essays and oral presentations. Problem Solving This graduate attribute is taught, practised and assessed throughout the course using scenarios requiring students to use advanced cognitive and critical thinking skills to identify business issues, and to critically analyse and evaluate the relevant theories and concepts to construct business solutions. Information Literacy Information literacy is taught, practised and assessed throughout the course as students need to identify, critically evaluate and synthesise relevant information drawn from a range of sources in order to analyse complex business-related issues. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Throughout the course, ethical conduct and social responsibility is taught, practised and assessed. Students need to reflect on the principles of professional and social responsibility and critically apply these to a range of ethical issues and scenarios. This is assessed through evaluation and analysis of reflective based and scenario based assessment tasks. Lifelong Learning Lifelong learning is taught and assessed in this course through reflective tasks that encourage critical analysis of professional experience, and appreciation of business as a dynamic discipline. Independence and Collaboration This graduate attribute is taught, practised and assessed in this course. Students are required to work independently and complete learning and assessment activities that require self-directed learning and initiative. Students are also required to collaborate in a variety of learning and assessment tasks throughout the course.