Graduate Certificate in Business (GC-BUS) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

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Intended learning outcomes

Graduates of this degree will be capable of obtaining, analysing, synthesising and evaluating evidence in management decision making in an area of commerce specialisation.


Learning objectives to achieve this goal


On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

  • Evaluate the impact of a variety of cultural and environmental factors on the organisation.
  • Describe the body of knowledge influencing markets and guiding the management of organisations;

Graduates of this degree will be critical thinkers in relation to business and commerce related issues.


Learning objectives to achieve this goal


On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

  • Apply knowledge of theory to analyse real and hypothetical problems; and
  • Explain factors that influence decision making in firms and the economy;
  • Demonstrate creativity in the application of knowledge to problem solving and innovation
  • Identify strategic issues and solutions in relation to economic problems and activity within firms;

Graduates of this degree will have foundational knowledge in their management discipline.


Learning objectives to achieve this goal


On successful completion of this degree students will be able to:

  • Understand key principles, theories and models pertaining to their management discipline.

Generic skills

  • Critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition;
  • Problem solving in management through the application of appropriate management theories, principles and data;
  • Demonstrate a capacity to successfully engage in collaborative activities such as group based work and activities.

Graduate attributes

On successful completion of this degree, graduates will be:

  • Critical thinkers and problem solvers in relation to business and commerce related issues and in developing solutions to problems in organisations and in society;
  • Effective decision makers in business and commerce;
  • Knowledgeable in the core areas of management;
  • Competent in critical evaluation of evidence in support of an argument or proposition;
  • Clear in articulating management issues, ideas theories and solutions to a range of audiences in written and oral form.

Last updated: 13 March 2025