AQF Level 8
Sydney & Melbourne
CRICOS 107618K
Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
Four postgraduate business subjects completed over 16 weeks, with an approved credit pathway into the TIIS MBA.
Four postgraduate business subjects completed over 16 weeks, with an approved credit pathway into the TIIS MBA.
The GCBA provides foundational business knowledge and practical management skills. Ideal for professionals seeking to upskill, newly promoted managers, and students intending to pathway into the MBA program.
The GCBA structure aligns directly with the first stage of the MBA — supporting progression, subject to admission and credit approval.
Your individual duration depends on study load, approved credit and course progression.
See what is compulsory, where you can choose, and how the qualification connects to further study.
Published full-time duration: 16 weeks. Complete all four subjects to meet the course’s academic requirements.
| Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MBA601 | Accounting for Managers | 6 |
| MBA602 | Marketing Management | 6 |
| MPA503 | Economics for Business | 6 |
| MBA603 | Management, Leadership and Ethics | 6 |
Finish the subjects listed above and meet the certificate’s award requirements.
Finish with the certificate, or apply to the MBA and request credit.
With four subjects credited, complete 12 further subjects for the 16-subject master’s award.
Progression is subject to admission and credit approval. With all four certificate subjects credited, 12 further subjects complete the 16-subject master’s degree; the certificate is not an additional four subjects.
Checked 19 September 2026 against the TIIS course outline (opens in a new tab) and admission criteria. Confirm subject availability, prerequisites and your individual study plan with TIIS before enrolment.
Read the full admission criteria and alternative entry routes. Overseas qualifications require equivalence assessment.
A recognised undergraduate degree or equivalent; alternatively, a related Diploma or Advanced Diploma plus three years of relevant work experience in the past five years.
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 6.0), or equivalent.
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Lead small teams in professional environments.
Coordinate business operations and support management.
Step into management roles with a recognised qualification.
Oversee day-to-day operations in a business unit.