Program Overview
The Business Administration at University of Newcastle is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 16,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 10,380 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Newcastle, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Business Administration programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Managing Under Uncertainty
- Foundations of Business Analysis
- Organisational Behaviour and Design
- Accounting and Financial Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Entry into the Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (40 units) will be available for applicants who have:
- 3 year Bachelors Degree not in the discipline; or
- 3 year Diploma in the discipline; or
- 3 year Diploma not in the discipline + 1 year relevant business experience; or
- 2 year Diploma in the discipline + 2 years relevant business experience; or
- 2 year Diploma not in the discipline + 3 years relevant business experience; or
- At least 5 years business experience.
Only after the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate and the business academic skills program will students be eligible to formally enrol in the Masters Program. They will, however, receive 40 units credit by virtue of the studies they will have already completed. Therefore they will be required to do an additional 80 units to complete their Masters Degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 16,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 10,380 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 16,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; AUD 10,380 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Newcastle directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Newcastle
University of Newcastle
Callaghan, Australia
University of Newcastle is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date May 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
