Graduate Certificate in Commerce (GradCertCom)

Course CodeFG003
Course TypePostgraduate
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.

Note: Students who commenced their degree prior to 2012 should refer to the course structure and resolutions in the faculty handbook for the year they commenced. Archived downloadable faculty handbooks can be accessed on the Handbooks website.

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.

(i) Foundational units from the University of Sydney Business School: 

(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:

    (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
    10142