Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies

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Duration
0.5 years full-time, 1 year part-time
Location
Online
Next start term
Term 2, 2025
Study mode
Online
Course code
CM57
First-year fee
$8,496 (Indicative) (CSP)
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Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies allows you to experience university-level studies in business management. This course is an ideal option to build your skills and knowledge, acquire new skills or add to an existing qualification. 

You will learn about business approaches and develop foundational skills that prepare you to become a valued business professional. You'll study four units that equip you with foundational business, marketing, economics and accounting skills, preparing you for the future world of work. Consisting of units from CQU's Bachelor of Business, the Undergraduate Certificate in Business provides a pathway to study further should you wish to continue to build your skills and knowledge further.

Study Experience

Discover more about our Undergraduate Certificate in Business Studies, available online with flexible study options and seamless pathways to help advance your knowledge. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Flexible Online Study
  • Seamless Pathways
  • Study Full-time or Part-time

Career Opportunities

As a graduate, you may explore entry-level job opportunities in the business or management in roles such as administration officer, business support officer or office assistant. You may also like to continue your studies with a Diploma of Business Studies or Bachelor of Business to build your skills and knowledge further. 

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

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Your Course

You must complete four units (24 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (4 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

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Additional Information

If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements. 

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative First-Year Fee

The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling for one full-time academic year for a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) and should be used as a guide only. For this course, this means four units studied over two terms. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage. 

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in November each year.

Commonwealth Supported Places

This course has Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available, and as a domestic student, you'll be offered a CSP, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.

HECS-HELP Loan

You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees. 

Learn more about paying for university.

Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. 

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We believe a quality education can be for everyone – regardless of background, location, or life circumstances. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships and bursaries that can give you a helping hand with a range of expenses and enhance your employability.

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How to Apply

How to Apply

Check what you need to do to apply to study this course. 

Your Application Options

Extra Admission Information

Prior to applying, take a look at important application dates and learn about our admission considerations, such as information for domestic students with overseas qualifications, indigenous support, and elite athlete, coach and performer support. You should also check out the adjustment schemes that might be available to you and how to access them. You can also explore our offer information to learn more about what happens after you've submitted an application and how to respond to an offer to study with CQU. 

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When applying through a tertiary admissions centre (TAC) you can use the relevant TAC code below to search for a course or add it to your application preferences. 

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