Graduate Certificate in Executive Business Practice

Admissions information

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  This course is designed for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their practical skills in leading a business unit, start-up or enterprise. Opt for this programme to gain key knowledge and develop competencies essential for managing strategic innovations, growing businesses and workplace success.

  What sets this course apart is its focus on real-world application, preparing you to be effective and proactive in diverse organistional environments. You will acquire skills in finance, accounting, business analytics, and marketing, as well as corporate transformation, entrepreneurship, and leadership, all of which are crucial for advancing in your career. Learning occurs through direct engagement with workplace scenarios, ensuring you can apply your knowledge immediately and confidently.

  Find out more about Why Business Administration.

  What sets this course apart is its focus on real-world application, preparing them to be effective and proactive in diverse organistional environments. They acquire skills in finance, accounting, business analytics, and marketing, as well as corporate transformation, entrepreneurship, and leadership, all of which are crucial for advancing their career.

  Learning occurs through direct engagement with workplace scenarios, ensuring they can apply their knowledge immediately and confidently.

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  The course is normally completed on a half-year full-time or one-year part-time basis.

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  To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

  Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND a minimum of 6 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-degree professional experience

  OR

  • A minimum of 8 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education

  Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a compulsory interview, which can be conducted via teleconference. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

  Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

  For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

  • Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
    • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
    • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
    • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
    • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
    • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

  Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

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  2025 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students

  As a postgraduate student, you'll be responsible for covering your own tuition fees.

  2025 Tuition Fee

  • Indicative first-year tuition fee:  $45,850.00
  • Indicative total tuition fee:  $45,850.00

  You can choose to pay your fees upfront per session, or if you’re eligible, you can defer them using a government FEE-HELP loan. This loan helps you cover all or part of your tuition fees. Keep in mind that applications for this loan are specific to each course.

  Additional Costs 

  Your tuition fees do not include:

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

  Important Information 

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table

  Alumni Advantage Program 

  As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program. 

  If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.
 

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  Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

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  There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.

• Articulation with UTS courses arrow_forward_ios

  This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Executive Business Practice, and the Executive Master of Business Administration (C04424).