Graduate Certificate of Applied Business
This groundbreaking GCAB program bridges the gap between formal education and professional practice. At its core, students gain invaluable real-world experience by completing an Industry Project and working directly with an Industry Partner in a collaborative team. Spanning 16 weeks, these projects tackle authentic challenges faced by partner organisations. This innovative GCAB program seamlessly connects academic learning with practical professional development. The cornerstone of the program is the Industry Project, where students collaborate in teams to address real-world challenges faced by Industry Partners. This immersive experience unfolds over 16 weeks.
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Full-time: 4 months Part-time: 8 months
100% online
Fully accredited
February
June
October
AU$19,200*
*Various scholarships and financial aid opportunities. Consult with an Enrollment Advisor to explore your eligibility and options further.
4 subjects
The Ducere Advantage
Exclusive access to insights from global and elite business leaders
Sharpen your business smarts with insights from hundreds of global leaders and business innovators.
Work with the world’s top employers
Showcase your know-how in real-world scenarios, working for the world’s leading employers or in your own organisation.
Fully-accredited online Graduate Certificate of Applied Business (GCAB)
Earn your globally-recognised MBA degree from Torrens University Australia.
100% online
Study for your online MBA degree from anywhere, anytime. Manage your work and family commitments while studying remotely.
No exams
We assess you only on your real-world assignments and an applied project. There’s no need to memorise mindless theory purely to pass an exam. Assessments are based on practical project-focussed work.
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I’ve just been accepted into a Doctorate after completing the MBA! The amazing support I received from Ducere team, rekindled my love for academia that has literally changed my life.
Ivan O., Ducere Alumnus
Ducere MBA helped me grow as a leader. I gained exposure to three industry projects with large corporate and government organisations, which made this program truly unique. I also have the added flexibility of accessing the course content anywhere via the mobile app!
Natalia B., Ducere Alumnus
Programme Overview
Delivered with the Torrens University Australia, our mission is to bridge the gap between education and industry by delivering an MBA with real career impact.
- Gain insights from a global faculty of 250+ world leaders, including presidents, prime ministers, billionaires, philanthropists, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Peace Prize winners and more
- No Exams. Work on real projects with our industry partners such as KPMG, PwC, Disney, LinkedIn, Qantas, United Nations, Make-A-Wish, the Australian Government and more
- Study a practical project-based curriculum where you’ll apply everything you learn to real-world situations and solve legitimate business challenges that will transform your career.
See here for more information on Torrens’ policies and forms and Student Hub
Our 4 core subjects are:
- Ethics and Decision-Making
- Finance for Managers
- People and Culture
- Industry Project – Learner
Course Details
CORE SUBJECTS
MBL501 Ethics and Decision Making
This subject enables candidates to critically explore the ethical viewpoints and moral standards that are relied upon to reach conclusions and make decisions within a business and organisational context. Although some ethical viewpoints are considered universal and consistent across cultures, others are of a local or personal nature. As ethical viewpoints continue to evolve and change over time through interactions with different people and contexts, the ability for managers and leaders of organisations to evaluate these changes, make ethical decisions and responds appropriately is paramount for contemporary organisations.
MBL502 Finance for Managers
This subject introduces core concepts and practices relating to Finance, Managerial Accounting and Managerial Economics. Candidates will develop the ability to interpret and critically evaluate Interpret organisational financial information and extract data from financial statements and reports for reporting and decision-making purposes. The fundamental concepts in corporate finance and capital markets are explored and investigated and models and tools based on decision science are applied to achieve organisational objectives efficiently.
MBL603 People and Culture
This subject explores how human factors influence organisational effectiveness and productivity. Candidates explore how human, cultural and social dynamics influence organisational culture, individuals and teams. Students will critically examine these dynamics and formulate strategic approaches to be able to balance between organisational and human demands in an increasingly diverse and global environment. Managers and leaders must be equipped with the necessary frameworks and mind-set to ensure an organisational culture is conducive to value creation.
MBL604 Industry Project – Learner
Candidates commence the Graduate Certificate of Applied Business program at the Learner stage with Industry project responsibilities. In collaboration with additional Learners in the project team, they must explore and critically evaluate the Industry Project deliverables under the supervision of candidates at Manager and Leader stages of the course. Learners benefit from mentorship of these peers who have already orientated to the delivery style of the course through their first and second projects and have demonstrated a proven track record of successfully delivering value to project partners through the program.
MBA Industry Project Partners
Bridging the gap between academic studies and applied, industry‑relevant learning. Industry Project Partners students have worked with in the past include:
Career Outcomes
- Account Manager
- Project Manager
- Project Developer
- Corporate Secretary
- Manager
- Business Analyst
- Policy Officer
- Government Officer
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
Or
7+ years of professional experience
Tuition, Payment Plans, Loans
Tuition
AU$19,200
Upfront Payment
If you want to complete your qualification debt-free you can choose to pay as you go. This means tuition fees will be invoiced each semester and payment is required on or before the due date using credit card, BPAY or Flywire.
FEE-HELP is available
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government’s loan scheme for higher education degree courses. It can assist you in paying for all, or part of, your course fees. Repayments commence via the tax system once your income rises above a minimum threshold. Just like with any other debt, a FEE-HELP debt is a real debt that impacts your credit rating. Further information about FEE-HELP, including eligibility, is available at Study Assist
Students enrolled in this course may be eligible for government assistance, such as Austudy or Abstudy.
Skills Outcome
Presentation
Woo your audience with improved persuasion and presentations skills.
Creativity
Show your creative streak by approaching business challenges in a new way.
Collaboration
Harness the skills and abilities of others while working together to create better results.
Problem-solving
Use your creativity to find a solution that will give you the best outcome.
Critical Thinking
Evaluate and assess research to make the right decision to get the best result.
Digital Literacy
Become more tech-savvy and understand the impacts of the digital world on your workplace.
Financial Literacy
Sharpen your numbers game and learn how financial analysis can help steer your decision-making to boost your bottom line.
Initiative
Know what you need to do to get the result you want and take the steps to make it happen.
Our Student Voice
Ducere Global Business School is an online education provider – recognised as one of the most student-focused and industry-relevant business school in Australia, the UK and the USA. We partner with established universities to deliver internationally recognised qualifications.
Applied learning with Ducere
Ducere Global Business School is an online education provider – recognised as one of the most student-focused and industry-relevant business school in Australia, the UK and the USA. We partner with established universities to deliver internationally recognised qualifications.