Graduate Certificate in Business Research
Solve real-world business problems and take your first step into specialised business research. This four-course graduate certificate is designed to build your knowledge, skills and training in key business-related research methods.
In this program you will:
- Provides the foundation for entry into a postgraduate research program
- Work with experienced academics to develop your research topic, and plan and draft a literature review
- Receive a thorough grounding in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
Location
Duration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2022 fees ($AUD)
Fee-payingStart
- Semester 1
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Delivery mode
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- Online
- Total courses
- 4
- Total units
- 48
- Duration
- 4 months 4 months
- USC program code
- BU508
- Program coordinator
Required courses (4) 48 units
BUS512 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
BUS513 The Literature Review
BUS514 Qualitative Research Methods
BUS515 Applied Quantitative Research Methods
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
This study sequence reflects the current program structure. Continuing students must follow their commencing structure, which can be found in the previous student handbooks.
Career opportunities
- Business research
- Pathway to further postgraduate studies
- Fee-paying estimate
- A$11,811
Postgraduate coursework places
All postgraduate coursework programs are subject to tuition fees unless the postgraduate program is offered under Commonwealth support arrangements.
Eligible students (Australian citizens, permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand Citizens who hold a Special Category Visa and meet the eligibility requirements) may seek assistance to defer payment via a FEE-HELP loan.
Domestic applicants apply for admission direct to USC.
Find out about how to apply and key application closing dates.
Student story
"I went into the EMBA looking to build my existing business skills so I could better help social impact organisations in developing nations become more sustainable through the volunteer work I do with a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade-funded program".