Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (International)
2025 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (International) |
| Deakin course code | M531 |
| Course Credit Points | 4 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Business and Law |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2006 onwards |
| Campus | This course is an exit option only. |
| Duration | 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
- Course overview
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Mandatory student checks
- Pathways
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (International) can only be completed as an exit option from the Master of Business Administration (International). The course is made up of 4 credit points of study plus completion of the Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin DA001.
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (International) is designed for high performing students who may not have experience as business managers. The course covers a range of topics relevant to international business management while supporting the development of core capabilities required to operate effectively in global business environments.
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (International) is designed for high performing students who may not have experience as a business manager. The course covers a range of topics relating to aspects of business management and the development of core capabilities required to operate effectively in an international business environment.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (International) is designed for early-career professionals or those entering business, offering foundational skills for international business settings.
Career outcomes may include:
- account executive
- business support officer
- project administrator
- marketing coordinator
- executive assistant
- entrepreneur (start-up pathway)
- client services coordinator.
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
Pathways
This course can be a pathway to:
Master of Business Administration (International) (M751)
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (International) exit option you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 4 credit points of core units.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Course structure
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Core units
4 credit points of core units:
| MIS770 | Foundation Skills in Data Analysis |
| MMM710 | Emerging Issues in International Operations |
| MAA702 | Accounts, Accountability and Governance |
| MPP710 | Environmental Sustainability for Business |
# MPT code denotes Study Tour version of the unit
Work experience
This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Further information
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