C11269v1 Graduate Certificate in Business Practice

The Graduate Certificate in Business Practice aims to upskill professionals with latest knowledge and methodologies in key business practice areas.

This is achieved by knowledge- and capability-building subjects that have been co-developed with industry to provide an applied learning experience, and a studio subject focused on understanding, analysing and evaluating challenges and opportunities organisations face.

Students examine a range of environmental, social and economic drivers of megatrends influencing organisations, industry sectors and societies as they operate within planetary boundaries, and become familiar with systems thinking, multi-level perspectives and multidisciplinary methods for envisioning futures.

Students are also introduced to digital technologies and explore how they change existing practices.The course is designed for professionals wishing to strengthen their career by extending their analytical skills and leadership capability.

It features:applied and customised training in key discipline-based and transdisciplinary tools and methodologies applied, work-integrated problem solving with a focus on identifying and analysing complex problems and opportunities in digital contexts development of leadership skills and capabilities all subjects are taught in intensive mode over full Fridays and Saturdays, which means students can keep working while they study, applying what they learn right away on their jobs;

weekly sessions are only scheduled for in-class assessments and group coaching and mentoring sessions delivery by leading academics from UTS Business School who are joined by experts from other UTS faculties;

students also engage with an extensive network of adjuncts and industry partners a cohort model fostering the development of lasting relationships with like-minded peers.

The course totals 27 credit points and comprises five 3-credit-point satellite subjects and one 12-credit-point studio subject.

Course completion requirements

Course program

A typical full-time program is provided below, for students undertaking the course full time, commencing in February session.

full time

Year 1

February session

Autumn session

March session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Minimum Academic Requirement: At least grade point average (GPA) of 5.25 out of 7, with less than 10 per cent fail grades.

All applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirement may still be considered on the basis of:

• a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) overall minimum score of 550

Professional Experience Requirement: At least four years' full time, or equivalent, relevant work experience.

The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a C.V. and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.

Interview Requirement: Attend an interview with the director of the Advanced MBA.

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) GMAT is a standardised, computer-based assessment used by the world's leading business schools. The test score helps business schools compare applications from around the world in an objective way. Applicants applying with a GMAT should achieve an overall minimum score of 550, with verbal 25, quantitative 35 and AWA 4.0.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 6.5; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 24; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score 58; or CAE: 185-190 with a writing score 176.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.