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Graduate Certificate in Commerce

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Graduate Certificate

Duration 6 months full-time or part-time equiv.

SATAC Code 3GC016

2012
ATAR TBC

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  • Program Outline

    The Graduate Certificate provides a competitive, high quality, flexible coursework degree in the field of commerce. Graduates of non-business degrees who are seeking a career involving regular contact with the business community will benefit from knowledge of the principles behind commercial and business practice. Completing the Graduate Certificate in Commerce will provide you with the skills required by employers and needed for continuous career advancement.

    Students of the Graduate Certificate will broaden past educational experience by learning the principles behind commercial and business practice in the areas of accounting, economics, finance, management and marketing.

    The program comprises one semester of full-time study (or equivalent) of foundation courses from the Master of Commerce program. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate may count the courses toward the Master of Commerce and choose to graduate with the Masters award instead (if the degree reuqirements are fulfilled).

  • Program Structure
    Four courses (12 units) chosen from: Accounting Concepts & Methods, Accounting Essentials for Decision Making, Principles of Finance, Economic Principles, Management Practice, Marketing Principles, Quantitative Methods.
  • Assessment

    Typically includes individual and group assignments, investigative projects and final exams

  • Related Programs
    Master of Commerce
  • Admission and Fee Information

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    SATAC Code 3GC016
    Tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $10,500 for 6 months
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry only.
    A completed Bachelors degree or equivalent with at least a credit average.
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 3GC016

    International applicants

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    Not offered to international students.

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

    Not offered to international students.

  • Study Plans

    The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2013 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    Select the following Foundation Courses:
     Select one course from the following depending on your future stream requirement:

     

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  • Professional Accreditation

    The University's business programs have been awarded a five year international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/ 

    AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and has been earned by less than 5% of the world's business schools.

    This means the University of Adelaide's Business Degrees are recognised internationally for their high quality and successful graduates.

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    Please direct enquiries to the University Contact Centre
    Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

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Last updated: Monday, 22 Oct 2012

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