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The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is the first step for candidates aiming to enter The University of Newcastle, Australia’s Master of Business Administration programme.

  • Awarded by

    University of Newcastle, Australia

  • Academic Level

    Postgraduate

  • Intake months

    August & September

  • Course Duration

    8 months

  • Estimated Course Fees

    S$11,663.00

  • Mode of Delivery

    Face-to-face (City Campus)
Overview

Introduction

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is the first step for candidates aiming to enter The University of Newcastle, Australia’s Master of Business Administration programme.

During the course, candidates will improve their foundational skills in managerial decision making, understand effective organisational structures, study human behaviour, and learn how to manage teams.

Candidates are only required to complete four recommended modules by The School of Postgraduate Studies for this programme.

Course Highlights

  • Progression To Master’s Degree

    Alumni may progress to apply for direct entry to Master of Business Administration offered by The University Of Newcastle, Australia.

  • AACSB-Accredited Business School

    Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation is awarded to only the top 6% of the world’s business schools.

  • 8-Month Programme

    With your 8-month time investment, acquire a foundation in business at the postgraduate level before progressing to your MBA.
Potential Career Opportunities

Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:

  • Accountancy & Financial Management

  • Business Development & Consultancy

  • Business Management & Operations

  • Digital Marketing & E-commerce

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Management

Duration

The programme can be completed within 8 months.

Terms: 2 modules in a trimester.

Lesson Duration: On average 3 hours per session.

Learning Mode

Blended (City Campus & online)

Modules

Core Modules

  • Managing Under Uncertainty
  • Organisational Behaviour and Design

Directed Modules (to select 2 from the list)

  • Business Decision Making
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Financial and Management Accounting
  • Globalisation
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing Management & Planning
  • Marketing Research in Practice

The delivery of modules is subject to change and may not follow the sequence as shown above.

Mode of Assessment

  • Assessment of this programme includes coursework such as group work, in-class tests, written reports, examinations, and presentations.

Intakes

  • August
  • September

Minimum Class Size

  • 15 Candidates

Maximum Candidature

  • The maximum candidature period for all candidates is 36 months (3 years)

Graduation Requirements

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is a direct pathway to the Master of Business Administration, with up to 40 units of credit – complete the programme in less time.

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration from The University of Newcastle, Australia. The degree awarded will be the same as that to the on-campus graduates.

Academic Requirements

  • 3 year Bachelor’s Degree not in a related field; OR
  • 3 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing; OR
  • 3 year Diploma not in a related field + 1 year relevant organisational experience; OR
  • 2 year Diploma in a related field such as accounting, business, commerce, economics, finance, human resource management, industrial relations, management, marketing, + 2 years relevant organisational experience; OR
  • 2 year Diploma not in a related field + 3 years relevant organisational experience; OR
  • At least 5 years relevant organisational experience.

English Language Requirement

  • IELTS ‐ 6.5 no subtest less than 6.0
  • TOEFL paper-based test - 550 min of 4.5 in TWE or, or a score of 213 with a 4.5 in the Essay Rating in the computer-based test
  • An applicant who wishes to enrol and does not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement.

All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

https://www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/master-business-administration-mba/handbook

Minimum Age Requirement: 21 years old

International Qualifications

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Total Course Fees

Singapore-Based Students 

Total Course Fee: S$11,663.00

International Students

Total Course Fee: S$11,663.00

 

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$260.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee: S$630.00

International Student

  • Application Fee (New Students): S$490.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (New Students): S$1,480.00
  • Student Development and Administration Fee (Progressing Students): S$780.00

Note(s):

  • All fees are subject to annual revision.

Miscellaneous Fees

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