Graduate Certificate in Business
CRICOS: 0100485

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 key business disciplines and fields such as marketing and/or business administration. The course allows students to study a range of foundation units in fields such as marketing, accounting, organisational behaviour, and economics. The course provides an entry platform for further Diploma and Masters’ degrees in marketing and business administration.

Key learning outcomes are:

• Theoretical and technical knowledge about a range of key business disciplines
• 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

On campus (Eveleigh NSW 2015；Hobart TAS 7000; Highgate WA 6003).100% Online during COVID-19 pandemic restrictions period.

APPLICATION DATE

Refer to key dates

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• An Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification, including an overseas qualification); or
• Completion of IMC Postgraduate Preparation Program; or
• Completion of a three-year post-secondary qualification, with an average pass mark of 70%, in a relevant discipline; or
• Three years' relevant work experience. 

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 has four core units. There are no electives.

• TMKT601 Marketing Management
• TMGT602 Individual, Group and Organisational Behaviour
• TACC602 Accounting for Business
• TECO602 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 business and its key disciplines. It is suitable for students seeking to work in such fields as management and marketing and is an entry program into Master of Business Administration and Master of International Business.