Curtin MBA: Applications open!
Apply now to start studying your Master of Business Administration (MBA) in January 2025 (Trimester 1).
Outline
Outline
The Curtin Graduate Certificate in Business will provide you with a solid foundation in economics, financial decision making, leadership and organisational behaviour.
This course is relevant for managers at all levels (emerging through to middle/senior levels) who want to formalise their business knowledge and may not have a university qualification, or who have an undergraduate degree in a non-business area.
After completing the four units of the graduate certificate you may choose to exit or pause your business studies or complete the additional eight units required to gain your Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Benefits of studying Curtin's Graduate Certificate in Business
- Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through accreditation by EQUIS, AACSB International and an EFMD Accredited MBA.
- You can complete your Graduate Certificate in just two trimesters (about 6 months), studying full-time or part-time.
- After gaining your Graduate Certificate, you need only complete a further eight units to achieve a Curtin MBA.
- Your face-to-face study is at Curtin’s Graduate School of Business, in the heart of the Perth CBD.
- Study on-campus (evenings or block teaching), online or a mix of both.
- Start your course at a time of the year that’s best for you: either January, May or August.
What jobs can the Business course lead to?
Careers
- Analyst
- Business administration manager
- Management consultant
- Managing director
- Project manager
Industries
- Banking and finance
- Consultancy
- Education
- Government
- Health care
- Non-profit
- Private business
- Public relations
- Resources and renewables
- Retail
What you'll learn
- access and critique contemporary business theories, concepts and principles and be able to apply these to add value in a group of organisational environment
- effectively communicate in a variety of modes to gather, advise or influence stakeholders for a desired outcome
- formulate responsible management and leadership decisions that are evidence-based and supported by a critical evaluation of markets, human resources, and/ or accounting information.
- critically review personal, professional, team and organisational practices for opportunities to innovate, or apply principles of ethics, sustainability or corporate social responsibility.
Why study Business
Pathway to MBA
After your Grad Cert, you need only complete eight units to gain a Curtin MBA.
Study in Perth's CBD
Face-to-face study is at Curtin’s Graduate School of Business, in the heart of the Perth CBD.
Accelerated learning
Complete this course in only two trimesters (about eight months).
I completed a Graduate Certificate in Business and continued on to my MBA, which has been vital in my career progression. Since I began studying at Curtin I’ve had three promotions in three years. The most important skills I’ve gained are critical thinking, leadership, networking, and overall business knowledge.
Admission criteria
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
There are two pathways into the Graduate Certificate in Business – one for applicants with an undergraduate degree and one for those without an undergraduate degree. Applicants with an undergraduate degree will be required to demonstrate two (2) years of relevant work experience. Applicants without an undergraduate degree will have three (3) to five (5) years of relevant work experience and will be asked to meet the English language proficiency requirements for this course.
English requirements
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. The personal statement written and provided by applicants will be used as an assessment to meet the English language requirement for the course.
You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following qualifications and tests.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
Writing
6.0
Speaking
6.0
Reading
6.0
Listening
6.0
Overall band score
6.5
Application Requirements
If you’re applying for the Graduate Certificate in Business (GC-BUSI) or Graduate Diploma in Business (GD-BUSI) course, please select the ‘How to Apply’ button for further instructions. You’ll also need to include an employer recommendation form and a referee report with your application. All applicants will need to submit a copy of their CV/resume highlighting prior work experience and roles that they have held.
- Strongly recommend: Two Referee recommendations [.pdf – 133 kB]
- Personal Statement [.pdf – 59 kB]
- Provide your CV/resume clearly showing your prior work experience and roles that you have held.
Fees and charges
Location
For start dates, please view the academic calendar.
2024
Trimester 1
- On campus
- Online
Trimester 2
- On campus
- Online
Trimester 3
- On campus
- Online
2025
Trimester 1
- On campus
- Online
Trimester 2
- On campus
- Online
Trimester 3
- On campus
- Online
2026
Trimester 1
- On campus
- Online
Trimester 2
- On campus
- Online
Trimester 3
- On campus
- Online
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The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.
How to apply
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- Curtin course code: GC-BUSI
- CRICOS code: 074652G
- Last updated on: 21 November 2024