Business - B4001

Business

Graduate certificate

There are endless pathways your career can take once you finish study and head out into the workforce. While the industries and opportunities are far-reaching, they often share a common thread – they’re often shaped by some form of business practice. From marketing and management, to supply chains and sustainability, business shapes how we work and live in all kinds of ways.

Which makes the Graduate Certificate of Business an effective way to continue elevating your own career. Whether you’re already in the world of business and want to sharpen your specialist skill set, or are looking to apply more business insights into your career, you’ll gain a more in-depth perspective in as little as six months.

MAKE YOUR NEXT MOVE

Flexibility is a key factor of the Graduate Certificate of Business. You’ll build a program of study made up of units offered by Monash Business School – choosing from a curated selection of units aligned to contemporary business themes like leadership and sustainability, or selecting the subject areas that interest you most. Along the way, you’ll be learning from industry experts and gaining practical, applied skills to put to work in your own career.

You can also choose to study full-time and complete the Graduate Certificate of Business in just 6 months. If you need to balance your ongoing work with study, several units are available outside business hours or in block mode to suit your schedule. Studying the course part-time can be completed in just one year.

EXPAND YOUR EXPERTISE

The units you’ll complete in the Graduate Certificate of Business are all studied at a master’s level. This makes it easier for you to progress into a complete master’s degree if you take your study further. A range of units offered by the Centre for Health Economics are also available, if you’re interest in shaping a career in the health sector.

No matter how you choose to complete the program, you’ll be continuing to elevate your skills and understanding of key areas of contemporary business – which can open the doors to exciting opportunities for your career.

Ready to uncover new ways to make an impact in your business career?

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At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • On-campus at Caulfield: Full time & part time
Duration
  • 0.5 years (full time)
  • 1 year (part time)
Start date
 First Semester (February), Second Semester (July), November
Qualification
 Graduate Certificate of Business
Fees

Information about fees

Course Handbook

You can follow one of our set themes to specialise in a certain area of business, or curate your own experience entirely – picking and choosing the units that appeal to you. By following one of these themes you will also be on the path to progress to a master’s degree. Alternatively, you can completely tailor your experience by choosing any four units from the full list of options on offer.

Accounting in Business

Gain insight into the way accounting impacts a business – from the practicalities of working with financial statements, to influencing management decisions at every level.

Contemporary Leadership^

Learn to make better decisions, and get the best out of people in any business setting. Recommended selection:

Corporate Governance

Develop your understanding of corporate governance practices in Australia, and around the world.

Human Resources^

Explore the human side of business – from designing jobs and creating incentives, to understanding the dynamics of an employment relationship and managing change effectively.

Human Resources Management

Learn what goes into successfully employing people  – here in Australia, and in a global context.

International Trade

Deepen your understanding of how global markets work – looking at the relationship between international and municipal law, and the ins and outs of international trade.

Law and Responsible Business

Explore some of the ethical and legal issues facing organisations around the world, and learn to navigate them effectively.

Managing the supply chain

Strengthen your existing management skills, and develop new ones that extend to a range of business operations. Recommended selection, 4 of the following 6 units:

Marketing communication

Learn what goes into building and maintaining a strong brand in different markets.

Marketing management

Study the theories and principles behind today’s marketing practices – and explore how they’re applied in a range of business contexts.

Risk management

Learn about the role of risk in a business setting – how it evolves, how to identify it and how to manage it.

Sustainability

Discover what goes into creating and maintaining sustainable businesses.

Sustainable Enterprise

Learn how organisations generate positive social and environmental impact and how to design and lead such initiatives effectively.

Digital Enterprise

Learn how organisations implement digital transformation by learning how to design and lead digital solutions and innovation.

Future Enterprise

The next decade will be characterised by a series of global challenges. Learn how to imagine alternative futures and lead positive change.

*Classes may be scheduled during business hours
^ Unit selection designed for students with 2 years+ relevant work experience.

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

Qualifications

An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, or a minimum of three years relevant work experience* with at least one year of professional/managerial experience.

*Applicants applying on the basis of work experience are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Apply directly to Monash using course code B4001

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Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code B4001

Apply

November intake

Apply directly to Monash using course code B4001

Apply

Current Monash students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Full fee

The total fees for 2026 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time or 12 month part-time) course are:

A$19,000

The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2026 would be A$38,000

Fee assistance

As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.