- Develop advanced research skills
- Earn admission to a PhD or Master by Research
- Gain a postgraduate qualification in as little as four months
Program summary
Program title: Graduate Certificate in Business Research
Award abbreviation: GCBusResearch
Degree type: coursework
Study mode: on campus
Commence: Semester 1
Fee type 2012: postgraduate coursework places
Duration: 4 months full-time; 2 years maximum part-time
Total courses: 4
USC program code: BU508
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Take the next step towards a business research degree.
If you are a Masters by coursework student or graduate, the Graduate Certificate in Business Research offers a clear pathway to gaining entry into a research higher degree program.
The Graduate Certificate consists of four courses, covering research concepts, design and methodology.
The program provides an appropriate qualification and research training for students wishing to pursue a HDR but do not meet the usual entry requirements of a research-based Masters or Honours qualification.
The program ensures that students undertaking higher studies will have developed the necessary research skills.
The Graduate Certificate also serves as a gauge for both students and the University to assess the candidate’s potential suitability for higher research degree studies, and gives both student and potential supervisors the opportunity to more fully develop proposed research topics.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Business
Tel: +61 7 5430 1259
Fax: +61 7 5430 2859
Email: FABinfo@usc.edu.au
Admission requirements
Completion of an undergraduate degree in Business or a related field and enrolment in (or completion of) a coursework Masters degree such as the Master of Business Administration.
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.
Program requirements and notes
- Student must complete a minimum of 4 courses including all required courses listed below.
- Not available to international students on a Student Visa.
Program structure
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS512 Science Research Methods | |||
| BUS513 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design | |||
| BUS514 The Literature Review | |||
| BUS515 Qualitative Research Methods |
TOTAL UNITS 48