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Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Qualification: Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Do you want to advance your career, develop specialised knowledge, and sharpen your business abilities to become a future business leader? You can get all you need with our graduate certificate in business administration program.

Key Information

Duration and course structure

4 months, 1 trimester full-time or

8 months, 2 trimesters part-time (12 credits)

Intake Dates

January, May, September

Mode of delivery

On Campus

Hybrid

Fees

Tuition Fee for the Entire Course (AED):

25,000

Tuition fees are inclusive of VAT.

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About the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration is a nested qualification within the Master of Business Administration (MBA). It will provide you with the opportunity to develop the analytical skills needed to make sound business decisions. You will focus on the management of organisations and have the opportunity to choose units in two other key business disciplines. The postgraduate certificate program in business administration is a good choice if you are looking to trial part of an MBA and boost your knowledge in business management. The course is also a good choice if you aren’t from a business background and would like to gain business management skills to further your career.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Administration can be completed in one trimester of full-time study or part time equivalent. You can study four core units towards our Master of Business Administration and exit with a graduate qualification, giving you a competitive edge in the marketplace. Or you can choose to continue your postgraduate studies with our MBA certificate.

4 reasons to study a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration at Murdoch

  1. Customise your course with the ability to choose from different areas to create your own unique specialisation based on your career goals and aspirations.
  2. If you’re looking to continue on and complete an MBA certificate, you can complete it in as little as 18 months, using the four core units completed in this course.
  3. Benefit from our links with the Asia Research Centre and Centre for Responsible Citizenship and Sustainability as you learn the business skills and social skills to lead global enterprises.
  4. The cost is much lower when compared to the benefits you would receive from a postgraduate certificate in business administration program.

How will a Certification in Business Administration develop my skills?

You will build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover during the business administration graduate certificate program include:

  • Accounting for managers
  • Business finance
  • A specialist area of your choice

Is a Business Administration Certificate worth it?

A postgraduate qualification can help you further your current career and move into a more senior role or help you change career paths to pursue new opportunities. Depending on your own situation and career aspirations, there are many careers and positions that this course can lead to. Careers could include:

  • Operations Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Strategy Manager
  • Business Operations Manager
  • Finance Manager

Course structure

C1106 - Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Course Core 12 cp

  • MBS539 | 3 cp | Accounting for Managers
  • MBS546 | 3 cp | Business Finance
  • MBS566 | 6cp | Financial Decision-Making Essentials (students can enrol in this unit instead of MBS539 | 3 cp | Accounting for Managers and MBS546 | 3 cp | Business Finance)

Electives 6 cp

Electives – you can choose elective units to the value of 6 credit points.

C1106 - Graduate Certificate in Business Administration

Faculty Profile – Business

Discipline Lead – Dr. Leena Wanganoo

Dr. Leena is a distinguished academic leader with 30 years of experience, 12 years in educational leadership within higher education and an 18-year corporate career with multinational companies. She holds a PhD in Sustainable Supply Chain Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in International Business and an MBA in Marketing.

As a discipline lead, Dr. Leena oversees the Diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate business programs while teaching Global Business, Sustainability, and Strategic Management courses. Her rich blend of academic and industry experience ensures that students gain both theoretical understanding and practical insights.

In addition to her teaching role, Dr. Leena is actively engaged in research and case study development. Her research interests lie in Sustainable Management & Development and Service excellence strategy. She regularly publishes her work in esteemed international journals, and many of her case studies have been featured by The Case Centre, UK. Beyond her academic responsibilities, Dr. Leena is a founding member of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce Higher Education initiative. She actively contributes to advancing higher education in the UAE and co-leads the academic coordinator community of practitioners, part of the university’s learning and teaching network.

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