Graduate Certificate in Commerce (GradCertCom)
| Course Code | FG003 |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Credit Points Required | 24 |
| This program is not available to international students. | |
Description
The Graduate Certificate in Commerce has been revised for students commencing in 2012.
The Commerce programs draw on the breadth of research and teaching expertise in the University of Sydney Business School to assist students to develop the advanced skills and knowledge required for a high-level position in industry, commerce, and government. These programs offer specialised education in the following areas: accounting, banking, business information systems, business law, economics, econometrics, finance, international business, logistics and supply chain management, management and organisations, marketing, quantitative business analysis, quantitative finance, strategy and innovation and project management.
Please Note: The structure and progression for the Graduate Certificate in Commerce have been revised for students commencing in 2012. The details are outlined below. For 2011 continuing students please refer to the information available from the following link:
Course requirements
To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Commerce, students must successfully complete a total of four units of study (24 credit points), comprising:
- one core unit of study (six credit points)
- two to three foundational units of study (12 to 18 credit points)
- up to one elective unit of study (6 credit points)
Core unit of study
Students must complete the following core unit of study in their first semester of enrolment.
Foundational units of study
Students select two to three units (12 to 18 credit points) from the following units of study.
- ACCT5001 Accounting Principles
- CLAW5001 Legal Environment of Business
- FINC5001 Capital Markets and Corporate Finance
- IBUS5001 Strategy, Innovation and Global Business
- INFS5001 Project Management
- MKTG5001 Marketing Principles
- QBUS5001 Quantitative Methods for Business
- TPTM5001 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- WORK5003 Management and Organisations
(ii) Foundational units from the School of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
Please Note: The information set out here is for students commencing their Graduate Certificate in Commerce degree in 2012. Continuing students should follow the structure outlined in the Handbook for the year they commenced their studies.
Elective units of study
Students select their optional elective from under the following subject areas. The electives must be a non-foundational unit of study.
(i) Specialisation subject areas from the University of Sydney Business School:
- Accounting
- Banking
- Business Information Systems
- Business Law
- Finance
- International Business
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Management and Organisations
- Marketing
- Project Management
- Quantitative Business Analysis
- Quantitative Finance
- Strategy and Innovation
(ii) Specialisation subject areas from the School of Economics in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
Specialisations are NOT available under this course.
Please Note:
The information set out here is for students commencing their Graduate
Diploma in Commerce program in 2012. Continuing students should follow
the structure outlined in the Handbook for the year they commenced their studies.
Progression guide
The following table shows an example progression for a student enrolled in the Graduate Certificate of Commerce on a full-time basis undertaking four units of study per semester.
| Year / Semester | Units of study | Total credit points | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First Semester | foundational | foundational | foundational or elective | BUSS5000 | 24 |
Please Note: The information listed in this program of study example is meant as a guide only. Students should always check the requirements for individual units of study before enrolling. Students are usually able to complete the units of study for their course in different sequences to that listed above (including studying in Summer or Winter School sessions). You are advised to plan your program based upon your individual needs and to contact the Student Information Office if you need any assistance in planning your progression in your course.
Entry requirements
For entry into this course, students must have either met the entry requirements as for the Master's degree or Graduate Diploma OR have at least three years of relevant work experience.
For details of the English language requirements for entry into this course, please refer to the page headed 'English Language Requirements for International Students' under the Admissions information on the University's website.
Minimum duration of course
| Full-time | Part-time |
|---|---|
| 0.5 years | 1 year |