Graduate Certificate in Business Research | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

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Graduate Certificate in Business Research

Build your knowledge and skills in key research methods used in business and prepare yourself for further study.

This graduate certificate gives you a good foundation for entry into a research program.

In this program you will:

  • Work with experienced academics to develop your research topic
  • Plan and draft a literature review
  • Gain a solid understanding of key research methodologies
  • Develop a proposal for a research project

Location

Duration

4 months 4 months Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$13,854 - 2025 Fees Fee-paying
Fee-paying

Start

  • Semester 1

Career opportunities

  • Business research
  • Pathway to further postgraduate studies

Start
  • Semester 1
Delivery mode
  • Online
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Duration
4 months 4 months
UniSC program code
BU508
Program coordinator

Required courses (4) 48 units

BUS512 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design
BUS513 The Literature Review
BUS514 Qualitative Research Methods
BUS515 Applied Quantitative Research Methods

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus.

A three year Bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution in business or related field, or equivalent.

Fee-paying estimate
A$13,854 - 2025 Fees

Postgraduate coursework places

All postgraduate coursework programs are subject to tuition fees unless the postgraduate program is offered under Commonwealth support arrangements.

Eligible students (Australian citizens, permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand Citizens who hold a Special Category Visa and meet the eligibility requirements) may seek assistance to defer payment via a FEE-HELP loan.

Domestic applicants apply for admission direct to UniSC.

Find out about how to apply and key application closing dates.

Complete in just four months full-time
Be matched to a suitable, experienced mentor
Flexible learning options
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Student story

"I went into the EMBA looking to build my existing business skills so I could better help social impact organisations in developing nations become more sustainable through the volunteer work I do with a Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade-funded program".

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Need advice on what to study or how to apply? 
Our Student Central team can help.

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Email us information@usc.edu.au
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