Overview 2023
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This Graduate Certificate is ideal for those students who intend to undertake postgraduate coursework programs with the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, but have never studied at university before. For more information about this course please refer to the UTAS International Pathway College website.
Domestic applicants:
A Graduate Certificate in Business Studies is also available to you. Please refer to the Course and Unit Handbook page for 35A2 Graduate Certificate in Business Studies.
Key contacts
| Current student enrolment questions and advice | UConnect |
| Course Coordinator | Dr Shanna Rudov-Clark |
Learning Outcomes
Course structure
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Studies requires 4 compulsory units (50 credit points).
Compulsory Units
This unit offers an investigative insight into the fundamentals of management. Encompassing platform leadership and organisation theory, a brief history of management theory will be followed by investigations into different theories of organisations. You will explore topics under three key…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | IPC Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | ||||
View all details for XPD507 Managing Contemporary Organisations
Marketing is a business function that goes beyond the mere act of selling or advertising, it encompasses the entire process through which value is created, captured and offered to customers. It is critical that organisations establish and maintain relationships with…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | IPC Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | ||||
The Accounting Framework is an introductory accounting unit concerned with the fundamentals of financial accounting. The unit includes an introduction to the basic principles of accrual accounting and the five elements of financial reports (i.e. assets, liabilities, owners equity, revenue…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | IPC Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | ||||
View all details for XPD509 Accounting and Accountability for Decision Making
Organisations impact, and are impacted by, the societies in which they operate. That is, they are part of a broader social system.Society generally, and different groups of stakeholders specifically, expect an organisation to accept various responsibilities with respect to how…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | IPC Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | ||||
View all details for XPD510 Organisational Social Responsibilities
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
This course is not available to domestic students. Please refer to 35A2 Graduate Certificate in Business Studies for details of the equivalent course offering for domestic students.
For International 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.
International students must provide one of the following:
- UTASAccess Level 7 with a minimum overall score of 60% and no individual skill below 60%; or
- IELTS score with an overall Band of 6 and no band less than 6; or
- TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 72 (no individual skill must be lower than: Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; and, Writing 22); or
- PTE Academic overall score of 50 with no score lower than 50, or
- provide evidence that you have studied for 2 years full-time with English as the sole medium of instruction and examination.
These tests must not be more than 24 months old.
Articulation
Students who have completed the 35A1 Graduate Certificate in Business Studies may enter the 37J Master of Business Administration (International) with full credit for completed units, subject to the rules and structure of that degree and choice of specialisation stream.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll 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’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount
Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
2023 Total Course Fee (international students): $17,975 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $35,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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