Overview 2025
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
The Graduate Certificate in Business Studies is a 4鈥恥nit course, offered full-time and part-time.
This course is not accepting enrolments for semester 2, 2025.
International applicants:
A Graduate Certificate in Business Studies is also available to you. Please refer to the information provided by the and to the Course and Unit Handbook page for 35A1 Graduate Certificate in Business Studies - International.
Learning outcomes
Career outcomes
Completion of this course gives you the opportunity to undertake further postgraduate courses with the 抖阴n School of Business and Economics, which may have career change or advancement benefits for graduates.
Course structure
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Studies requires 4 compulsory units (50 credit points).
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
For admission to this course you need either:
1) A completed Australian Advanced Diploma or above, or approved equivalent#; OR
2) at least two years' management experience*.
You must provide evidence to support your eligibility for the degree, in particular a copy of your CV showing your work experience, and letters of reference from line managers or similar to confirm the work experience meets the minimum level for entry.
#approved equivalent from any overseas institution as assessed by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
*minimum management experience in this case is defined as supervisory, team leader or business manager experience. In the case of applicants who have worked as a sole trader or consultant, additional evidence to support the level of experience must be provided.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This is a full-fee course, which means you鈥檒l need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.
You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you鈥檒l only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information on HELP loans can be found at .
We also have hundreds of scholarships available across all areas of study. They can provide you with financial support, help moving from home, or recognition for your achievements.
Further informationDetailed information for domestic students including the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) is available at Scholarships, fees and costs.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of 抖阴, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 13 8827 (13 UTAS)
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
- Online
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