Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (GCBA)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5319
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Either an approved degree in a relevant field or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale and three years relevant work experience including at least one year at supervisory/management level as approved by the executive dean; OR seven years relevant work experience including at least one year at supervisory/management level approved by the executive dean.
Additional application information
International applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic computing, written communication and basic mathematics and statistics before enrolment is approved.
Details for the GMAT can be found at the following web address: www.mba.com/mba/thegmat.
Permanent residents may be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test if their prior studies were taught in an institution where English was not the language of instruction.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
UQ Business School
Email: postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 8069
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5319
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Either an approved degree in a relevant field or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale and three years relevant work experience including at least one year at supervisory/management level as approved by the executive dean; OR seven years relevant work experience including at least one year at supervisory/management level approved by the executive dean.
CRICOS Code: 020139D
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration?
The MBA is a world-class program covering the key areas of contemporary management practice. Students enrolling in the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration select their courses from the core courses in the MBA program list.
Graduates will possess a good working knowledge of managment operations; have an integrated view of contemporary Australian and international business issues and demonstrate the communication and leadership skills essential for management roles.
Please note that the MBA, GDipBA, GCBA full time program commences each year in early to mid January.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Either an approved degree in a relevant field or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale and three years relevant work experience including at least one year at supervisory/management level as approved by the executive dean; OR seven years relevant work experience including at least one year at supervisory/management level approved by the executive dean.
Additional application information
International applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic computing, written communication and basic mathematics and statistics before enrolment is approved.
Details for the GMAT can be found at the following web address: www.mba.com/mba/thegmat.
Permanent residents may be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test if their prior studies were taught in an institution where English was not the language of instruction.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Either an approved degree in a relevant field or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale and three years relevant work experience including at least one year at supervisory/management level as approved by the executive dean; OR seven years relevant work experience including at least one year at supervisory/management level approved by the executive dean.
Additional application requirements
International applicants must complete the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550.
A student may be required to pass a qualifying examination in basic computing, written communication and basic mathematics and statistics before enrolment is approved.
Details for the GMAT can be found at the following web address: www.mba.com/mba/thegmat.
Permanent residents may be required to sit an IELTS and/or GMAT test if their prior studies were taught in an institution where English was not the language of instruction.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 020139D
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6.
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Careers
Graduates can expect to find employment opportunities in the areas of general management and management consultation.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #8 from the MBA List comprising -
- #4 from Part A; and
- #4 from Part B.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
