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Graduate Certificate in Business Research

Solve real-world business problems.

Ready to take your first step into business research? This four-course graduate certificate is designed to build your knowledge, skills and training in key business-related research methods, and provides the foundation for entry into a postgraduate research program.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
099037B
Commence
Semester 1
Program length (full-time)
6 months
Annual tuition fee 2020
A$13,700
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$13,700
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Study location QTAC code
  • Sunshine Coast N/A
UniSC program code
BU508
Commence
Semester 1
Duration
4 months full time; 2 years maximum part time
Study mode
On campus
Fee type 2020
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
4
Total units
48

Ready to take your first step into business research? This four-course graduate certificate is designed to build your knowledge, skills and training in key business-related research methods, and provides the foundation for entry into a postgraduate research program.

Throughout the program, you'll work with experienced academics to develop your research topic, and plan and draft a literature review. You'll also receive a thorough grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Admission requirements

  1. Completion of an undergraduate degree in Business or a related field or enrolment in (or completion of) a coursework master's degree such as an MBA.
  2. Candidates whose first language is other than English must demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency. Refer to the English language requirements.

 

Program structure

Required courses (4) 48 units

BUS512
BUS513
BUS514
BUS515

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 48

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.