Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Take your business career to the next level at Bond

The upcoming semester for this program will be delivered in a multi-modal format, with classes designed to support and engage all learners. Whether they’re on campus or abroad, all students will be able to access Bond’s exceptional and personalised learning experience through dynamic and interactive lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and lab sessions.

If you are resource or time poor but looking to take your business career to the next level, then the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration at Bond University is for you. In just one short semester, this program will provide a pathway to further your education or career advancement in business and management skills while enjoying the relaxed lifestyle the Gold Coast has to offer.

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The Bond Business Commercialisation Centre is designed for students to blend ideas and find creative solutions in applying technology to tomorrow’s problems.

Key features

Get to know your colleagues through our small classes
Tailor your study by choosing your subjects
Access to the Business School’s formal mentor program where you will be supported by academic staff, senior students and alumni
Our programs are developed and delivered by world-leading academics

About the program

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is an introductory generalist management program. Blending industry-relevant research with practical applications and challenges, the learning outcomes are centred on introducing the student to aspects of the three pillars of leadership, global business and entrepreneurship, developing graduates who can think critically and strategically in this context. The program is designed to introduce graduates to some of the core underlying technical skills that inform effective decision making, including the development of the interpersonal, cross-cultural and communication skills that are required to lead in the implementation of these decisions. Alternatively, it can act as a pathway into the MBA program for those students with the requisite work experience but not the academic background. Show less

Mode	On Campus and Remote Due to current travel restrictions, this program will temporarily be delivered using a mixture of on-campus, remote and multi-modal classes to support and engage all students, from all parts of the world.
Duration	1 semester (4 months)
Starting semesters	September 2021 January 2022 May 2022 September 2022 January 2023 May 2023 September 2023
Program type	Postgraduate Certificate
Study area	Business and Commerce
Program code	BN-13117
CRICOS code	078187F
Credit for prior study	For more details on applying for credit, please contact the Student Business Centre: [email protected]

Structure and subjects

The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration program comprises 40 Credit Points of subjects, as follows:

Directed Electives (30cp)

Students must have completed at least 30 Credit Points of Directed Elective subjects from their program.

(5cp subjects)

(10cp subjects)

General Elective PG (10cp)

Students can choose up to 10 Credit Point of General Elective Subjects (10cp).
General elective – A subject that may be chosen from all subjects on offer across the University provided requisites, enrolment restrictions and any other faculty requirements have been met.

Please visit the BBS Program Structure and Sequencing for guidance on study plans.

Program fees

The below fees are based on the total estimated program fee. Fees each semester may vary based on which subjects are selected and the number of subjects enrolled in for each semester.

Total program fee:

Students commencing study in 2021: $22,840
Students commencing study in 2022: $22,840

When considering the fees associated with your studies, keep in mind that Bond’s accelerated schedule means you can finish your degree sooner and be out in the workforce up to a year earlier than most other universities.

This time saving also represents a substantial reduction in accommodation and living costs, plus a full year of extra earnings.

Find out your financing options and other costs to consider.

Tuition fees are subject to change on an annual basis and will be charged at the appropriate fee for the year of enrolment.

* Note: for students commencing January 2021 the University has held the 2020 tuition fee amount in recognition of the current circumstances, with 2021 fees effective only from the University’s May 2021 semester.

Admission criteria

Academic entry requirements

Entry into the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration requires completion of an undergraduate degree from a recognised institution and 3 years' work experience.

A minimum of 7 years of full time (or equivalent) professional work experience.

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.