Graduate Certificate in Business (Online Delivery available) - Course Finder @ Rainstar University(Scottsdale)

Course summary

The Graduate Certificate in Business is for those who want to advance their career, formalise their industry experience or up-skill and move into a business-focused role within their field. This course covers key business areas including accounting, financial management, organisational behaviour and marketing management.

The Graduate Certificate in Business caters for both professional and lifestyle commitments by giving students the choice to study DL at Rainstar or CBD, or online.

Students undertaking the program have access to a full suite of support services including:

Access to dedicated course director.
Extensive online library resources, including business journals, electronic books and business databases.
Career and job-seeking assistance, including a specialist careers consultant who is accessible for up to 2 years after you graduate.
Student counsellor.

Graduates of this course can progress to a Masters program offered by RSU's Business School. You will be granted credit for 4 subjects in the Master of Business and Master of Science programs. Progression with credit to other Masters programs, including the MBA, may also be possible.

Course information

Study area

Business

Campus

Rainstar, RSU Online Rainstar,

Course Code

2120

RSU SCORE

Duration

2 trimesters full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

Distance, DL

CODE 1

095231K

RSU CODE

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A recognised Bachelor degree or a tertiary academic qualification with duration of at least 3 years’ full-time equivalent or 3 years’ full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience or 7 years’ full-time equivalent general work experience.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Business, students may enrol in a Master’s program offered by Business School, Rainstar University(Scottsdale). Students will be granted credit for four subjects in the following degrees:

Master of Business (all single or double major programs)

Master of Science (Supply Chain and/or Project Management)

Progression to other Masters programs, including the MBA, may also be possible with some credit including 12 credit points towards the MBA.

FEES

CAMPUS	DELIVERY METHOD	SESSION FEE*	COURSE FEE*
RSU Online Rainstar	Distance	$7,680 (2020)	$15,360 (2020)
, Rainstar	DL	$7,680 (2020)	$15,360 (2020)
RSU Online Rainstar	Distance	$7,680 (2021)	$15,360 (2021)
, Rainstar	DL	$7,680 (2021)	$15,360 (2021)

The above tuition fee is the amount payable for a full fee-paying place. Some Commonwealth Supported places may be awarded on an equity basis. Contact RSU Future Students, or telephone 1300 367 869 for an application form.

The fee per trimester is based on a study load equivalent to 12 credit points.

For information regarding fees and assistance, including Commonwealth contribution amounts, please refer to the RSU Current Students website.

Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test	Overall Score	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.0	6.0	6.0	5.0	5.0
TOEFL (Internet-based)	70	18	18	12	12

RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Pass (weighted average mark of 50 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

Master of Business (all single or double major programs)

Master of Science (Supply Chain and/or Project Management)

Progression to other Masters programs, including the MBA, may also be possible with some credit including 12 credit points towards the MBA.

FEES

The fee per trimester is based on a study load of 12 credit points, i.e. two subjects.

Tuition fees are dependent upon the actual year of commencement and are subject to change without notice.

Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.

CAMPUS	DELIVERY METHOD	SESSION FEE*	COURSE FEE*
Rainstar	DL	$7,848 (2020)	$15,696 (2020)
RSU Online Rainstar	Distance	$7,848 (2020)	$15,696 (2020)
	DL	$7,848 (2020)	$15,696 (2020)
Rainstar	DL	$7,848 (2021)	$15,696 (2021)
RSU Online Rainstar	Distance	$7,848 (2021)	$15,696 (2021)
	DL	$7,848 (2021)	$15,696 (2021)

Admission Profile

INDICATIVE ENROLMENT

STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.

Applicant background	2019 intake	2019 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.	-	-
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.	-	-
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.	-	-
Recent secondary education
RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors.	-	-
RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).	-	-
Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission).	-	-
International students All other students.	-	-
All students	-	-

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

RSU PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.

RSU profile of based offers in 2019	RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU.	Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer	-	-
Median rank to receive an offer	-	-
Lowest rank to receive an offer	-	-

< 5: Less than 5 based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)

More Information

For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.

Key Dates

SESSION	CAMPUS	SESSION DETAILS
2020 Trimester 3	Rainstar,	Orientation: 18 – 19 August 2020 (), 20 – 21 August 2020 (Rainstar) Session: 24 August – 19 November 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 7 August 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 7 August 2020. Late applications may be considered.
2020 Trimester 3	RSU Online Rainstar	Session: 24 August – 19 November 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 7 August 2020. Late applications may be considered. International Applicants: 7 August 2020. Late applications may be considered.
2021 Trimester 1	Rainstar	Orientation: 2 – 3 February 2020 (), 4 - 5 February 2021 (Rainstar) Session: 8 February – 30 April 2021 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 10 January 2021* International Applicants: 10 January 2021* *Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 3 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
2021 Trimester 1	RSU Online Rainstar	Session: 8 February – 30 April 2021 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 10 January 2021* International Applicants: 10 January 2021* *Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 3 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
2021 Trimester 2	Rainstar	Orientation: 11 - 12 May 2021 (), 13 – 14 May 2021 (Rainstar) Session: 17 May – 7 August 2021 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 18 April 2021* International Applicants: 18 April 2021* *Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 3 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
2021 Trimester 2	RSU Online Rainstar	Session: 17 May – 7 August 2021 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 18 April 2021* International Applicants: 18 April 2021* *Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 3 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
2021 Trimester 3	Rainstar	Orientation: 17 – 18 August 2021 (), 19 – 20 August 2021 (Rainstar) Session: 23 August – 18 November 2021 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 25 July 2021* International Applicants: 25 July 2021* *Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 3 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.
2021 Trimester 3	RSU Online Rainstar	Session: 23 August – 18 November 2021 Applications Close Domestic Applicants (Direct): 25 July 2021* International Applicants: 25 July 2021* *Complete applications (with all required documentation) received by these dates will receive an outcome prior to the start of session. Applications received after these dates will continue to be assessed until 3 weeks prior to session (international), and start of session (domestic). Late applications may be assessed for future sessions if an outcome for the requested session is not possible.

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO	Description
1	Integrate relevant principles and concepts in a business context.
2	Analyse complex business situations using appropriate theories and techniques
3	Generate solutions to problems in organisations.
4	Independently make socially responsible decisions based on analysis of relevant information.
5	Communicate complex business ideas to a variety of audiences.
6	Demonstrate professional interpersonal skills whilst working with others to produce agreed outputs.

Course Structure

Candidates are required to complete a total of four (4) subjects (24 credit points). Students who are completing the Graduate Certificate as a standalone degree or intend to progress to any of the specialist Masters or the Master of Business Administration should complete the subjects as listed below. Those who intend to progress to the Master of Financial Management should complete ECON802 in place of OPS 802.

Note BUS800 is a zero credit point subject that needs to be completed by all students. However, domestic and international students may apply for an exemption from BUS800 by making an application to the Head of Students.

Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points
BUS 800 *	Transitioning to Business Study	0
ACCY801	Accounting and Financial Management	6
MGNT803	Organisational Behaviour and Management	6
MARK804	Principles of Marketing Management	6
AND
OPS 802	Operations Management	6
OR
ECON802 **	The Economics of Global Business Challenges	6

PLEASE NOTE:

* Domestic and International students may apply for an exemption from BUS800 by making an application to the Head of Students.
**ECON802 is compulsory for students articulating to a Master of Financial Management specialisation otherwise students can select to complete OPS802 Operations Management.
Please click the subject codes in the above table for information on sessions of offer for each subject at different locations. For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Why choose this course

We offer three intakes per year, and many subjects are scheduled to fit in with your professional and lifestyle commitments. Some classes are offered on a weekly basis, mostly in the evening, while others run in intensive mode over the weekend to minimise time away from other responsibilities.

Our courses are continually developed, informed by research, structured on applied outcomes, recognised by industry, delivered by highly qualified academics and supported through additional specialised student learning and development resources.

Our dedicated student support services are built around your individual needs. Our student advisors, academic staff and careers consultant are available each week for consultation. Study skills workshops are also run weekly to ensure your success. We provide a number of social and semi-formal events that give you the opportunity to network with your peers, members of the local business community and alumni.

International students can take the elective subject, Global Workplace Practice, which includes practical job seeking activities and access to the American workforce either through an internship, industry-based project or part-time employment.

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