Graduate Certificate in Business Management
CRICOS: 080011A

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

This one-term course will introduce students to the foundations of a range of key business disciplines and their application to contemporary business environments. These foundation units, in turn, will enable the further study of more specialised units in international business. The course allows students to study a range of foundation units in fields such as marketing, finance, accounting and economics. The course provides an entry platform for the further Diploma and Master’s degrees in international business.

Key learnng outcomes are:

• Theoretical and technical knowledge about a range of key business discipline
• Application of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in diverse organisational contexts
• Analysis and solution of routine and complex business problems
• Professional development in communication, teamwork and problem solving

DURATION

1 term full-time or 2 terms part-time

International students are required to maintain a full-time study load on campus basis

DELIVERY SITE

South Eveleigh NSW

APPLICATION DATE

Refer to key dates

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification); or
• Five years' relevant work experience; or
• Completion of IMC's Postgraduate Preparation Program; or
• Completion of a three-year post-secondary qualification, with an average pass mark of 70%, in a relevant discipline
• IELTS Academic minimum overall score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5. 

Find out if your overseas qualification is recognised and meets the Entry Requirements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Please refer to English Language Requirements

CREDIT ARRANGEMENT

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available and will be assessed in accordance with IMC's RPL policy and procedure. Please refer to the Application for Recognition of Prior Learning and the RPL policy and procedure for further details.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The Graduate Certificate in Business Management has four core units. There are no electives.

• TMKT601 Marketing Management
• TFIN601 Business Finance
• TACC602 Accounting for Business
• TECO603 Economic Environment of Business

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Assessment methods are designed to encourage learning, provide feedback and measure achievement of unit learning outcomes. Forms of assessment vary among units and include research reports, projects, essays, group work, presentations, problem solving and case studies as well as tests, quizzes and examinations. Students may be required to complete assessment tasks alone or in groups to encourage development of generic skills. Assessments generally require a written submission but may include an oral presentation. In capstone units, assessments may include industry engagement and an extensive report.

PATHWAY TO EMPLOYMENT / FURTHER STUDY

This one-term course is an introductory program in international business and its key disciplines. It is suitable for students seeking to work in international business and is an entry program into the Graduate Diploma and Master’s degree in international business.