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 35A Graduate Certificate in Business Studies.
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| Current student enrolment questions and advice | UConnect |
| Course Coordinator | TBA |
Learning Outcomes
Course structure
Completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business Studies requires 4 compulsory units (50 credit points).
Compulsory Units
The aim of this unit is to develop your ability to prepare, analyse and communicate financial information. This unit will prepare you for postgraduate studies in Business by developing your understanding and effective use of the vocabulary, concepts and regulatory…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | IPC Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | ||||
The aim of this unit is to prepare you for postgraduate studies in the Tasmanian School of Business and Economics. It introduces the concept of economic, environmental and social (triple bottom line (TBL)) reporting from both a business and social…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | IPC Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | ||||
This unit introduces and develops advanced knowledge and skills in the language of business management. It will also critically examine the historical and social contexts of business management developing an investigative insight into the fundamentals of management. Encompassing both leadership…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | IPC Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | ||||
The aim of this unit is to equip you with the foundational knowledge and skills required to engage in and manage the process through which a firm’s value offerings are marketed to customers. The unit prepares international students for post…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | IPC Semester 1 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 2 | ||||
| Hobart | IPC Semester 3 | ||||
Entry requirements
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 an IELTS score with an overall Band of 6 and no band less than 6; or a TOEFL (iBT) overall score of 72 (no individual skill must be lower than: Reading 16; Listening 16; Speaking 18; and, Writing 22) or a 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.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Commonwealth supported places (CSP)
Domestic undergraduate students may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place in this course. If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are substantially subsidised by the Australian Government, and you will only be required to pay the student contribution amount for each unit.
You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. This means you can pay your tuition fees later once you start earning above a specific threshold. For more information, please refer to the Study Assist website.
The student contribution amount for each unit of study is based on its discipline area. Student contribution amounts are charged for each unit of study, this means that amounts will depend on which units you choose. Find out more about student contribution amounts.
Detailed 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): $18,604 AUD*.
Course cost based on a rate of $37,208 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.
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- +61 3 6226 6200
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