Commerce - 7355
Program Summary
Faculty: UNSW Business School
Contact: UNSW Business School Student Centre
Campus: Sydney
Career: Postgraduate
Typical Duration: 0.5 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 6
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 24
Award(s):
Graduate Certificate in Commerce (Specialisation)
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Program Description
If you are a prospective student researching your study options, please visit UNSW Business School website for more information.
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce is designed for professionals who do not have an undergraduate degree, offering an excellent pathway into the Master of Commerce. The program provides you with a fundamental grounding in business and commerce concepts.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Disciplinary Knowledge: Ability to understand and apply disciplinary knowledge
Critical Thinking: Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
Communication: Ability to present ideas, solutions and information in written and oral formats
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in teams
Critical Thinking: Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
Communication: Ability to present ideas, solutions and information in written and oral formats
Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in teams
Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce consists of four courses (24 UOC)
Complete two compulsory core courses (12 UOC)
Complete two compulsory core courses (12 UOC)
Complete two gateway courses (12 UOC) from the following list.
(These courses will depend on the specialisation you are interested in studying in the Master of Commerce)
(These courses will depend on the specialisation you are interested in studying in the Master of Commerce)
- ACCT5906 Financial Literacy Business (6 UOC)
- ACCT5930 Financial Accounting (6 UOC)
- ECON5103 Business Economics (6 UOC)
- FINS5512 Financial Markets&Institutions (6 UOC)
- FINS5513 Investments & Portfolio Sel. (6 UOC)
- INFS5885 e-Business (6 UOC)
- MARK5700 Elements of Marketing (6 UOC)
- MGMT5710 Managing and Leading People (6 UOC)
- RISK5001 Fundamentals Risk & Risk Mgmt (6 UOC)
- TABL5511 Legal Foundations of Business (6 UOC)
The specialisations offered in the Master of Commerce and the Master of Commerce (Extension) are:
ACCOUNTING:
Management Accounting
ECONOMICS:
Economics and Finance
Business Strategy
FINANCE:
Finance
Banking
INFORMATION SYSTEMS:
Enterprise Systems and Business Design
MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
International Business
Human Resource Management
Organisation and Management Studies
MARKETING:
Marketing
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Risk Management
ACCOUNTING:
Management Accounting
ECONOMICS:
Economics and Finance
Business Strategy
FINANCE:
Finance
Banking
INFORMATION SYSTEMS:
Enterprise Systems and Business Design
MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
International Business
Human Resource Management
Organisation and Management Studies
MARKETING:
Marketing
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Risk Management
Academic Rules
- Enrol into the Graduate Certificate in Commerce and complete 24 UOC
- Complete two compulsory core courses (12 UOC)
- Complete two gateway courses (12 UOC)
Upon successful completion of the four courses in the Graduate Certificate in Commerce, (with a minimum achievement 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 to seek approval.
This hyper link is https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/forms/online-form/conditions?campid=F70E3D35-D3E5-E111-85E0-005056832496.
To articulate into the Master of Commerce or Master of Commerce (Extension) you are required to complete an internal transfer request form to seek approval.
This hyper link is https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/forms/online-form/conditions?campid=F70E3D35-D3E5-E111-85E0-005056832496.
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: UNSW Fee Website.
Entry requirements
Applicants who do not have a Bachelor degree require a minimum of 5 years full-time professional work experience. Entry is determined by UNSW Business School on review of the following documentation upon application:
- A detailed resume (outlining competencies, business acumen and achievements)
- A supporting statement responding to the following questions
- Why do you want to study at UNSW Business School (maximum 500 words)
- What are your most significant professional achievements and why do you view them as such?) (max 500 words).
- What are your most significant professional achievements and why do you view them as such?) (max 500 words).
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.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
Forms, policies and procedures
Frequently asked questions
Prospective Students
Option for applicants with an undergraduate degree
The Graduate Certificate program offers the flexibility to choose courses from any of the Master of Commerce gateway courses, in addition to two core courses, which may lead to a specialisation in the Master of Commerce program.
Options for applicants without an undergraduate degree
Applicants without an undergraduate degree who wish to undertake postgraduate business study may also apply for the Graduate Certificate in Commerce. Entry into this program requires 7 years relevant work experience.
This program consists of two core courses and a choice of two from eight gateway specialisation courses from the Master of Commerce, which will provide the fundamental grounding in business and commerce concepts.
Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree.
For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.
This program consists of two core courses and a choice of two from eight gateway specialisation courses from the Master of Commerce, which will provide the fundamental grounding in business and commerce concepts.
Students should always follow the program requirements according to the year they started their degree.
For more information please visit Previous UNSW Online Handbooks.
Related Program(s)
8404 Commerce and Economics
8417 Commerce (Extension)
