Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Commerce is designed for professionals who seek to update their knowledge in a specific area of business, or alternatively pave the way to a Master of Commerce. Students have the option to select courses to gain a more in-depth understanding of a particular area of business, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Business knowledge Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
  • Global citizens
  • Scholars
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
2.
Problem solving Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
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  • Scholars
  • Professionals
3.
Business communication Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
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  • Scholars
4.
Responsible business practice Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
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Global and cultural competence Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.
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  • Global citizens
  • Professionals

Graduate Capabilities

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You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Special Admission Requirements

Other

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Commerce comprising 24UOC from the Business School Postgraduate suite (excluding AGSM courses), and having achieved a minimum WAM of 65 overall, you may articulate into the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension). To articulate into the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension) you are required to complete an internal transfer request form; see Additional Information below for link to online form.

Note:
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce allows students to choose any courses from the Business School Postgraduate suite (excluding AGSM courses) to make up the 24UOC required. Students entering this program with the intention to articulate into the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension) are advised to plan their studies carefully. We recommend that you consult the handbook for the MCom or MCom (ext.) to ensure that you are following a sequence that meets the requirements of a specialisation (major).

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

Master of Commerce - MCom8404 - Commerce
Master of Commerce (Extension) - MCom(Extn)8417 - Commerce (Extension)

Additional Information

Internal Transfer Form

www.business.unsw.edu.au/students/resources/online-forms

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change. Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.

Current Students

Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
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location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions

Prospective Students

Contact Student Recruitment
E: studybusiness@unsw.edu.au
 

Program Fees

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