Professional Certificate in Business Administration
Equip yourself with the essential personal skills and management tools for becoming a better business executive.
Accelerate your career or change direction with a graduate business program that fits around you.
Our Professional Certificate in Business Administration is designed for aspiring leaders who want to make a difference without putting their life on hold.
Comprising of Business Essentials, our foundational program that gives you a taste of studying an MBA, you’ll graduate with the essential skills and tools for enhancing your business performance. And if you choose, you can go further by studying a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma – or jump straight into the MBA itself.
If you’re stuck getting to class, you can take part virtually alongside those attending in person. It's the most flexible way to study a graduate business program, while learning new skills that can be applied immediately at work.
What You'll Study
Business Essentials
Develop an essential foundation for becoming an effective business executive, including the skills for successfully completing more advanced subjects of the MBA program.
You will gain a clear understanding of the key areas needed to successfully manage a business, including leading and managing people, growing demand, managing operations, and managing financial sustainability.
Key Takeaways
Lead Effectively
Enhance Organisational Performance
Create Strategic Advantage
You can exit the program at this point with a Professional Certificate in Business Administration, or, if you choose, use the program as a pathway to progress into further study.
Student Experience
People come to Melbourne Business School because they want to study with the best.
We attract some of the brightest academics from around the world, who teach in class sizes much smaller than their colleagues overseas and are accessible to you throughout your studies.
Our campus is just four tram stops from the centre of Melbourne and has vibrant communal areas with accommodation available nearby.
We offer opportunities for self-development via a wide range of electives, co-curricular activities, and host regular industry networking events.
Success Story
In many instances I was able to apply my learnings from MBS the very next day! It has been exciting to try new approaches immediately in the real world.
AARON YEAK
Founder / Director, AY Sports Consulting
Meet With Us
Let us answer your questions face-to-face.
The best way to find out more about studying at Melbourne Business School is to speak with us. We can meet with you one-on-one at our Carlton Campus, or set up a video conference for an online face-to-face conversation.
We can assist you with information on subjects and study materials, campus life, funding your course or any other areas you might be interested in.
If you're interested in studying at Melbourne Business School, please join us for an online information session or contact us to arrange a time that suits you.
Career Management Centre
By partnering with leading organisations, our Careers Management Centre can connect you to top-tier firms in Australia and around the world.
Our career coaches will help you develop your job-hunting skills, maximise your future opportunities and increase your chances of success.
Investment
Program Fee
The 2022 program fee is $8,600.
The 2023 program fee is $9,300.
Fees are paid in advance*.
Fee-HELP
FEE-HELP is available for eligible Australian citizens and permanent residents.
Company Sponsorship
Many students share the cost of studying with their employer. Melbourne Business School is happy to provide a business case to share with your employer about the benefits of studying a Part-time MBA to the organisation. Please contact us for more information.
Other Costs
Approximately $120 per subject is a reasonable amount to budget for textbooks and other study-related expenses.
*Fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted to take into account cost increases. The School guarantees that fees will not increase by more than 10 per cent from year to year.
How to Apply
Application Process
Apply
- Commence an application to become familiar with the application process.
- Meet with us to find out more about the School and program.
- Complete and submit your application by the application closing date.
Offer
The Selection Committee will make the final decision on each applicant, usually within four weeks. All applicants will be notified of the outcome via email.
Application Deadlines
Closing dates are as follows:
January Intake
Application deadline: 18 November
April Intake
Application deadline: 3 March
July Intake
Application deadline: 19 May
September Intake
Application deadline: 11 August
The deadline for all applications is 11.59pm AEST.
Late applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further advice.
Application Requirements
For a successful application, you will need:
- An up-to-date CV, showing a minimum of two (2) years’ of professional work experience.
- A copy of your undergraduate academic transcript and any postgraduate transcripts, if relevant.
- A passport or verified document showing current citizenship / residency status.
- An excellent command of English (copy of IELTS or TOEFL score*, where required) if you are a non-native speaker.
- Personal statements relating to your goals and how you can contribute to the program (not required for the Professional Certificate or Graduate Certificate).
- The names and contact details of two (confidential) professional referees (not required for the Professional Certificate or Graduate Certificate).
You are also welcome to supply additional information that you believe will strengthen your application. The School may also request additional information to assist the admission decision.
This program is only open to domestic students (Australian/NZ citizens, Australian PR visa holders or any Australian visas without study restrictions).
It is a university requirement that applicants provide evidence that they meet the published entry requirements. Uncertified documentation does not provide this evidence; however we accept uncertified documents for the purpose of selection, and reserve the right to request your certified documentation at any time.
*For IELTS, you will need a minimum score of 7.0 overall, with no individual score less than 6.5.
For TOEFL iBT, you will need a minimum score of 102, with a written score minimum of 24 and no individual score lower than 21.
PTE Overall score minimum of 65, with writing skills of minimum 65 and no other communicative skill below 50
Entry Requirements
- A university degree
- Two years' work experience
- English proficiency
For more information, visit our application FAQ's page.
Study Options
Upon completion of your Professional Certificate in Business Administration, go further with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma – or jump straight into the MBA itself, subject to admissions criteria.
Equip yourself with the essential personal skills and management tools for becoming a better business executive.
Take a deeper dive and develop a core business foundation while continuing to work, applying what you learn on the job.
Gain a complete business toolkit that will develop your understanding of how to deliver value across all areas of business.
Complete the Part-time MBA to unlock your full potential, transform the way you see business and maximise your career opportunities.
Program Enquiry
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