Professional Certificate of Business Administration - B9001
Professional Certificate
The world of business never stops moving and evolving – and the most impactful leaders are those who keep learning and growing with it. The Professional Certificate of Business Administration is an ideal next step for aspiring leaders seeking a dynamic, globally connected career.
You’ll explore new ideas and solutions to some of business’ most pressing challenges. You’ll develop your skillset and expertise in your own field of business, along with the global mindset to take your career further into the world. All while engaging with fellow aspiring leaders to consider new strategic perspectives and ways of working.
TAKE YOUR FUTURE IN BUSINESS EVEN FURTHER
The Professional Certificate of Business Administration is available to business professionals with at least five years’ management experience. You’ll choose two key subject areas that you feel most align with your current career path, or most advantageous for where you’d like to take your business expertise next. These include leading organisations, economic or accounting decision-making and strategic marketing management.
You’ll learn and collaborate alongside a cohort of fellow aspiring leaders and industry professionals, while bringing your own experience too. This means you can further build your professional network as you complete the course, which could open up new doors for your career both in Australia and internationally.
IMAGINE WHAT YOU CAN DO
Completing this course could provide you with a pathway to the Global Executive Master of Business Administration (GEMBA), or other postgraduate courses from Monash Business School. Whether you choose to further your postgraduate study or take what you’ve learned back into your working life, you’ll have grown your understanding of what makes an impactful business leader – and have the practical skills to make this impact a reality too.
Ready to amplify your impact as a leader in the world of business?
At a glance
Course Details
Duration |
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Start date |
First semester (February) |
Qualification |
Professional Certificate of Business Administration |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
A minimum of five years management experience.
Applicants are required to provide a detailed curriculum vitae, outlining their employment history and professional experience, and contact details for two professional referees and submit a short personal statement that will address the following questions:
- Why a global mindset is required for a successful Professional Certificate of Business Administration, which is a subset of a Global Executive MBA experience and outcome.
- How the Monash Professional Certificate of Business Administration, which is a subset of the Monash Global Executive MBA, will impact on their professional career plans.
- How they will draw on their business experience to contribute to the cohort’s peer learning.
Applicants reaching the final application stage will be required to attend an interview.
English requirements
Level A
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course comprises two units where you develop your knowledge, competencies and skills in the areas of either leadership in organisations, economics, marketing and/or accounting at a graduate level.
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the Global Executive Master of Business Administration (B6017) subject to satisfying the appropriate entry requirements. Credit may be granted towards other Faculty of Business and Economics postgraduate courses upon successful completion.
Making the application
Future students
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 2027 for this 12 credit point (6 month part-time) course are:
A$16,035
The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2027 would be A$64,140
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.