Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Postgraduate study in Commerce is ideal if you’re seeking further business expertise and to boost employment opportunities. Our world-class academics and leading industry partners will ensure you are exposed to the latest theory and practice. The Graduate Certificate in Commerce comprises four units in accounting, economics, management and marketing. This…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Postgraduate study in Commerce is ideal if you’re seeking further business expertise and to boost employment opportunities. Our world-class academics and leading industry partners will ensure you are exposed to the latest theory and practice.
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce comprises four units in accounting, economics, management and marketing. This is a standalone qualification, and can also serve as an entry point into the Master of Commerce. This course is ideal for graduates who do not hold an undergraduate degree in business.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units.
Why study this course?
Gain foundational knowledge of the broad business principles.
Develop a range of industry-required skills.
This Graduate Certificate is an entry pathway into postgraduate study
You’ll learn to
critically analyse and synthesise knowledge across the core functions of business.
communicate clearly, effectively, and appropriately with managers and personnel of specialist business functions.
apply your knowledge to plan and manage the coordination of resources within and across business functions.
effectively participate in and contribute to business projects.
analyse and solve business problems as they arise.
Career Pathways
The broad nature of this course ensures you will be able to pursue a range of careers in the business world in virtually any organisation. Graduates are employed in both public and private sectors.
Further Study
If you complete the Graduate Certificate in Commerce with a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent, you can choose to continue into the Master of Commerce. This means you can study an additional 12 units and graduate with a Master of Commerce.
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(1)(a) a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; or(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or(2) Significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
