Graduate Certificate of Commerce
Student type:
Quick facts
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Entry score
Not applicable
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Duration
Full-time 6 months, Part-time may be available -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
AU$16,320 (2021 total)
Next intake
February, JulyEntry score
6.5 IELTS
Duration
Full-time 6 monthsLocation
Melbourne City
Overview
RMIT’s Graduate Certificate of Commerce is a flexible degree that allows you to specialise in a business discipline of your choice.
Designed to provide a strong foundation, the degree structure can be customised to deliver a more general business qualification or a focused specialisation in areas you are interested in.
Specialisations include accounting, marketing and human resource management, among many more.
Courses will provide you with the expertise to excel in your chosen business field, whether you are looking for a career change or wanting to upskill in your current area.
The Graduate Certificate also provides a pathway to further study at masters degree level, where your selection of additional specialisations or electives will extend your knowledge base.
Study entirely online
The Graduate Certificate of Commerce is also available via online delivery.
Details
Classes may be held during the evenings, or as full day or weekend sessions at the Melbourne City campus. The exact format varies from course to course. Students may be required to undertake solo or group work, and independent study and project work outside of teaching periods.
Your classes will mostly be held at the Swanston Academic Building where innovative learning spaces are interspersed with retail and social spaces resulting in a stimulating environment for business students.
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations and group discussions. In addition you will have access to online and digital resources through myRMIT.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, presentations, group projects, research projects, quizzes and tests, blog journals and practical assignments.
College of Business educational software, the Learning Hub, other online and digital resources and printers are accessible on campus via the RMIT wireless network using your own laptop, tablet or smart phone or via computer facilities on-campus. You will be able to access the same software from home using myDesktop.
Find out more about student computing at RMIT.
myRMIT
Through myRMIT on-campus and online students can view online resources and learning activities created by lecturers, access course materials via Blackboard, collaborate with lecturers and fellow students, and access their student email account.
- 6 months full-time
- 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent
The Graduate Certificate comprises four courses selected from three options:
1. Four business enabling courses, or
2. Four courses from a specialisation selected from the following areas of business:
- accounting
- applied economics
- business analytics
- business law
- business information technology
- finance
- human resource management
- information management
- international business
- marketing
- project management
- strategic procurement
- supply chain and logistics management, or
3. Four courses chosen from the individual courses comprising the specialisations offered, or courses from the approved program structure.
It is recommended that you follow the sequence of courses presented in the enrolment structure.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Graduate Certificate of Commerce | City Campus |
0.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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0.5 years full-time
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GC104 | 085025K |
Choose a program structure
Program code: GC104
Career
As a graduate, you may find work in various business areas including management, finance, marketing, logistics and supply chain, business IT, hospitality, education and health, depending on the specialist sequence you select.
Graduates are also encouraged to progress to the Master of Commerce.
Course accreditation or membership offered by professional bodies signals to employers the quality and relevance of RMIT's courses and opens up career pathways and networks.
Professional bodies accredit or recognise courses as meeting professional and academic standards deemed to be essential for a new graduate entering into that profession. An accredited course will either enable the graduate to enter directly into a professional qualifications program or provide the graduate with exemptions or credit towards a post university professional qualification.
Statutory accreditation
This type of accreditation is where a statutory body must approve a course of study in order for a graduate to practise in that profession.
Membership
Professional bodies or associations are representative organisations of professions that provide membership and other career development support to its members. Many professional bodies offer membership opportunities for students and new graduates with benefits such as career advice, networking within the profession and access to resources not available through the university. The aim of these benefits is to assist with your transition from university into the profession.
Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Current course accreditations and information about membership and development opportunities for students and graduates.
Institute of Managers and Leaders (IML)
Membership and opportunities
- Graduates eligible for membership category: Affiliate
Visit the Institute of Managers and Leaders website
Admissions
An Australian bachelor degree or equivalent, or higher level qualification, in any discipline from a recognised tertiary institution.
If you do not meet the above entry requirement for the Graduate Certificate you may be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
You must have successfully completed an Australian Bachelor degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any discipline.
You may also be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
ience. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV).
Entry requirements
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
Pathways
The Graduate Certificate of Commerce is a pathway to the Master of Commerce.
If you wish to progress to the Master of Commerce, upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Commerce you will be admitted to the Master degree with exemptions from four business enabling courses and the four courses completed in the Graduate Certificate, leaving a further eight discipline courses to complete.
Note: If you selected the four business enabling courses for your Graduate Certificate, you will be admitted to the Master degree with exemptions from the four courses, leaving a further 12 discipline courses or electives to complete.
When you successfully complete the Graduate Certificate of Commerce you are guaranteed entry into the Master of Commerce with 1 semester of advanced standing (equivalent to 48 credit points).
Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT postgraduate programs.
Fees
2021 indicative fees
Full-fee places: AU$16,320.
Additional expenses
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$313 maximum fee for 2021.
- Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.
Annual fee adjustment
Amount quoted is the 2021 total program tuition fee, and is based on a total annual load of 48 credit points. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.
Defer your payment
This program is offered on a full-fee paying basis only. If you are offered a place, you will need to pay the full tuition costs of your program. However, eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
Learn more about fees for postgraduate study.
Payments and refunds
For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.
Eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) may apply to defer payment of some or all of their tuition fees via the Commonwealth Government’s FEE-HELP loan scheme.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your FEE-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying). The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
This program is approved for income support.
You may be eligible for student income support payments from the Commonwealth Government if you are undertaking a graduate certificate, graduate diploma or an approved professionally oriented masters by coursework program. For more information see Income support for Masters students.
If you are enrolled in an eligible program you will also need to satisfy all other student payment eligibility requirements. You can contact Centrelink or Services Australia for further information about student income support entitlements, your eligibility and how to apply.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student. The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2021 is $313.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA-HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2021 commencement is AU$20,160.
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.
Applying for refunds
For information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student, please see Refunds.
Looking for answers or more general infomation?
For frequently asked questions or how to find more information regarding applications and enrolments, fees, student support services, university policies and more, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.