Overview

Content focuses on advanced management capabilities that apply to organisations of all sizes in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Arm yourself with the high-level skills and 'know-how' to succeed in management roles.

Attend one of our state-of-the-art campuses, or study through our flexible online program around your schedule. The lecturers of this Graduate Certificate in Business Administration programme at the University of Newcastle are skilled experts, ready to connect you to industry and help put your studies into practice to excel your career. You also have the option to continue with the MBA later on.

Career opportunities

This internationally recognised qualification is known for making you highly employable.

Whether you want to boost your current career, change career paths, or start your own business, you will have the advanced skills and knowledge to achieve your goals.

Potential career opportunities include:

Account Executive

Business Consultant

Company Executive

Entrepreneur

Financial Advisor

Marketing Manager

Accreditation

The Newcastle Business School is accredited with the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

The Newcastle Business School is EQUIS accredited.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Managing Under Uncertainty

Organisational Behaviour and Design

Globalisation

Marketing Management and Planning

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Human Resource Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-03 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-09 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-11 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia
Singapore, Singapore
Newcastle, Australia

Disciplines

Business Administration Business Intelligence View 242 other Masters in Business Administration in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 022956K

Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (40 units) will be available for applicants who have:

3 year Bachelors Degree; or

3 year Diploma in a related field; or

3 year Diploma not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience; or

2 year Diploma in a related field + 2 years relevant organisational experience; or

2 year Diploma not in a related field + 3 years relevant organisational experience; or

At least 5 years organisational experience.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22880 AUD / year

≈ 22880 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

15695 AUD / year

≈ 15695 AUD / year

Additional Details

per 40 units

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

Country 1

Australia
Singapore

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Academic requirements

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