Graduate Certificate in Business (GCBS) - GradCertBus

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Formerly Graduate Certificate in Commerce (GCCM)

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Program focus

Australian and overseas undergraduate and selected postgraduate graduates in Commerce, Business, Economics and other related fields often need to complete certain courses to enhance their career opportunities and to meet the educational entrance and/or continuing professional development requirements of Australian professional and other bodies, such as:

• CPA Australia

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

• The Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia

• Financial Services Institute of Australasia

• The Tax Agents Registration Board.

The Graduate Certificate in Business recognises achievement, and may also give students the opportunity to enhance their career prospects by obtaining knowledge in a specialist field, such as taxation, commercial law, or advanced accounting.

Professional accreditation

If seeking to fulfil entrance requirements of a professional body by completing this academic program, candidates should check with that professional body for details of required study and accreditation procedures before enrolment.

Program aims

Australian and overseas graduates in commerce, business, economics, Information Systems and other related fields often need to complete certain courses offered by the Faculty of Business to enhance their career opportunities and to meet the educational entrance and/or continuing professional development requirements of Australian professional and other bodies such as:

• CPA Australia

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia

• Australian Computer Society

• Australian Human Resources Institute

• The Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia

• Financial Services Institute of Australasia

• The Tax Agents Registration Board.

Admission requirements

Applicants for admission to the program must hold an approved undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution, or such other qualifications or substantial relevant professional experience as deemed sufficient and appropriate by the Director, USQ Australian Graduate School of Business.

International applicants must have met the University's English language requirements or have completed the University's ELICOS/UNIPREP program.

How to apply

Domestic students

Application for postgraduate programs may be made directly to USQ. You should ensure you submit your application by the closing dates.

International students

This program is offered to international students. An international student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and how to apply.

Program fees

Tuition fee

Domestic fee-paying places are funded entirely through the tuition/direct fees paid by the student. Tuition/direct fees vary depending on the courses that are taken. For more information about Tuition Fees, including the calculation of fees for a particular program of study, refer to USQ Fees.

International fees

International students pay tuition fees. For details about international student fees, refer to the International Fee Schedule provided by USQ International.

Program structure

Students are required to satisfactorily complete four business, commerce, information systems, or law courses. The courses normally should be at undergraduate level however postgraduate 5000 level courses may be undertaken with the approval of the Director, USQ Australian Graduate School of Business.

Required time limits

Students have a maximum of 2 years to complete this program.

IT requirements

For information technology requirements please refer to the computer requirements section of the Faculty of Business website.

Other program requirements

Students must maintain good standing in this program. Please refer to Academic Regulation 5.9 of the University Calendar.

Exemptions

Exemptions may be granted on the basis of equivalent courses undertaken at postgraduate or undergraduate level. The maximum number of exemptions that may be granted for the Graduate Certificate in Business is two courses. In order for an exemption to be granted, the claim must meet the following specific requirements:

• the course was passed within five years prior to the application (courses up to 10 years old may be considered if evidence is provided that the applicant has been employed in that field)

• the course passed is equivalent in objectives, content and weightings to a course prescribed in the Graduate Certificate in Business program, or alternatively, the course is suitable as an elective

Exemptions can be granted for undergraduate study however if undertaking courses in the Graduate Certificate in Business to meet professional body requirements, approval must be sought from the professional body that exemptions will be accepted in the Graduate Certificate in Business. Exemptions approved in this program will not automatically apply to other programs offered by the USQ, USQ Australian Graduate School of Business, and the Faculty. Exemptions can be granted for undergraduate study. However if undertaking courses in the Graduate Certificate in Business to meet professional body requirements, approval must be sought from the professional body that exemptions in the Graduate Certificate in Business will be accepted by them

Note: Where exemptions are granted, maximum and minimum duration will be adjusted in the same proportion as the exemptions, for example, where the maximum of 50 per cent exemptions is granted, maximum and minimum duration will be reduced by one-half.

Course transfers

Commerce courses completed through the USQ Professional Development Program or other incomplete USQ academic program may be eligible for transfer toward the Graduate Certificate in Business.

Enrolment

All prospective students should apply on a direct entry form. Those seeking to satisfy requirements of a professional body should attach a copy of the letter/schedule from the relevant professional body that specifies the reasons for studying.

Recommended enrolment pattern

There is no recommended enrolment pattern for this program. Students requiring assistance should contact the Program Administrator.