Study mode
Accelerated 100% Online
Duration
0.7 years part-time
Units
4
Intakes
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Oct
Lead the next business evolution
A new start in management
The Graduate Certificate of Business Management will set you on the right path to a successful leadership career. Gain the expert industry knowledge and skills to meet a variety of complex challenges.
Choose a path to two degrees
Graduate with two masters degrees
Add four extra specialist studies units to receive two testamurs
Accelerated & 100% online
Study that’s flexible
Coursework and assessments designed to fit around your needs.
Support seven days a week
Learning advice and study assistance
Dedicated support services designed for your study discipline.
Emerge as a leader in an evolving business landscape
Today’s managers require a contemporary skill set to guide teams and projects to success. The Graduate Certificate of Business Management will enhance your career prospects with a broad foundation of key business management practices, including leadership, strategic management, innovation and financial management.
You’ll emerge with core skills, build your professional network and incorporate your own experience into your studies throughout your course. This practical degree goes beyond the textbooks to equip you with the industry expertise and practical knowledge required to become a highly effective manager and leader in any sector you choose to pursue.
What you will learn
- Strategic leadership
Acquire an adaptable leadership skill set, ready to meet the challenges of the changing business landscape.
- Financial management
Position yourself with the financial management skills to allocate resources strategically.
- Innovation
Redefine the challenges of technological disruption into value-adding opportunities.
Pathway to a double masters degree
Prepare for the next evolution in business management. Growing industries need managers with a growth mindset. Our double masters degrees can help you establish a multi-disciplined management career that modern industries demand.
Graduate with the broad Master of Business Management, giving you the essential knowledge and skills to understand your organisation in its entirety, as well as a specialist Masters degree that demonstrates the depth of knowledge in a key field.
Across 13 specialist studies, you can graduate with either:
- two masters degrees and two testamurs, in approximately 2.7 years part-time accelerated, after completing 16 units (96 credit points) from:
- Master of Business Management and Master of Human Resource Management
- Master of Business Management and Master of Project Management
- Master of Business Management and Master of Marketing and Digital Communications; or
- a single Master of Business Management degree in approximately 2 years part-time accelerated, after completing 12 units (72 credit points)
You can also exit the course after completing approximately 0.7 years part-time accelerated, 4 units (24 credit points), and you’ll receive a Graduate Certificate of Business Management.
Business Management
Graduate Certificate
0.7 years part-time accelerated
- Leadership for organisational advancement
- Strategic management for agile organisations
- Innovation and new value creation
- Financial management and resource utilisation
Business Management
Master
1.4 years part-time accelerated
- Collaborative and reproducible practices
- Data visualisation and analytics
- Introduction to accounting analytics
- Predictive analytics in business
- Business transformation
- Industry project 1
- Industry project 2
- Professional development
Double masters degree
Business Management
Double Masters
0.7 years part-time accelerated
Choose four Part B specialist studies units and graduate with one of these double masters degrees on your testamur:
- Master of Business Management and Master of Human Resource Management
- Master of Business Management and Master of Project Management
- Master of Business Management and Master of Marketing and Digital Communications
Structure
The Graduate Certificate of Business Management comprises of four units in which you will be introduced to studies in business management at an advanced graduate level. The units are intended for students whose previous qualification is not in a business field.
Core units
You must complete the following units.
Leadership for organisational advancement
Strategic management for agile organisations
Innovation and new value creation
Financial management and resource utilisation
Entry Requirements
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.
Or
A minimum of five years relevant experience in a professional role.
English requirements
Applicants must meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements apply for admission to Monash University Australia.
Fees
For the Graduate Certificate of Business Management, the estimated cost is $4,375.00 per unit. You may be eligible to receive a FEE-HELP loan to cover part or all of your tuition. Fees are subject to change annually.
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Looking for clarification on fees or scholarships?
Enquire with our student consultants and schedule a call to get your questions answered.
Career outcomes
The workplace of the future is an exciting and dynamic place. The Graduate Certificate of Business Management degree is designed to equip you with the necessary skills to succeed in a constantly changing global environment.
What does the future look like for Business Administrators?
With a high demand for skilled professionals in the corporate world, Business Administrators are well-paid and a sought-after profession.
Salary
$103,000
STAR RATING
3.9 / 5
Industry Growth
+12.1%
Business Management online at Monash
Undertake a graduate qualification online with the elite Monash Business School, which is ranked among the top 1 per cent of business schools in the world, and is a holder of triple crown accreditation.
Informed and designed by leading Monash academics, the Graduate Certificate of Business Management is a confident step towards realising your potential as a leader. This course may provide a pathway into the Master of Business Management with Monash Online.
Graduate Certificate Course in Business Management complements my current skill set, covers relevant topics that can enhance my expertise, and provides a comprehensive understanding of subjects I have only broadly encountered in recent years.
Stefanie Dietrich
Graduate Certificate of Business Management
Meet your academic team
Associate Professor Jonathan Matheny
Jonathan Matheny is the Director of Program Development for Leadership and Executive Education. He leads the development of new programs and teaches personal development, leadership and organisational change. He has led academic programs and lectures across North America, Europe and Asia.
Professor Richard Hall
Richard Hall is the Deputy Dean of Leadership and Executive Education. His research is in management and organisational studies, including leadership, technology and organisational change and the future of work. He is the Co-editor of Leadership Development and Practice, and his research has been published internationally.
Dr Andrea Fenton
Dr Andrea Fenton is a Senior Teaching Fellow in Leadership and Executive Education at the Monash Business School. Andrea has a long association with Monash University, having completed her Master of Business here in 2006 and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate subjects for the past six years.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Studying online, the Monash way
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