Undergraduate Certificate in Business (UCB)

Overview

Are you interested in exploring a new career option or updating your knowledge and skills in Business and Entrepreneurship, then an Undergraduate Certificate in Business course can be a great option. This is a short course, only needing six-month of full-time study.

To qualify for an award of Undergraduate Certificate in Business a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points as outlined below: There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites.

Units of Study

  • BUS121 Foundations of Entrepreneurship
  • BUS122 Accounting for Entrepreneurs
  • BUS123 Communication for Change
  • BUS124 Economics for Business

Learning Outcomes – Undergraduate Certificate in Business Course
CLO 1 – Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of key areas of business
CLO 2 – Work proactively and in teams to generate, analyse and interpret information, to inform and support decision making
CLO 3 – Communicate in oral, written, and digital modalities with individuals and within teams.
CLO 4 – Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills suitable for a range of professional contexts
CLO 5 – Apply ethical principles to decision-making in key areas of business

Students completing the Undergraduate Certificate in Business will receive credit for all four units in the Sydney Met BBus(Ent) as all units are core to the BBus(Ent). The BBus(Ent) has three majors: Accounting (accredited with CPA/CA ANZ), Management, and Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (THEM), and a General (non-major) option.

CRICOS Code

106876M

Intakes

February, May & September

Course Length

6 months

Campus

432 – 434 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Delivery Mode

Face to face/blended (on campus)

Study Mode

  • Normal Mode Full-time

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

To satisfy the academic requirements for admission to an Undergraduate Certificate, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

  • Successful completion of Year 12 in Australia with a minimum ATAR of 60, or equivalent overseas qualification; or
  • Satisfactory completion of an accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider that would enable students to gain entry to an Australian university; or 
  • Satisfactory completion of a tertiary education qualification at AQF Level 5 (Diploma) or above from an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider or equivalent overseas qualification.

English Requirements
The English proficiency requirements for international students or local applicants with international qualifications are:

  • Minimum IELTS (Academic Module): 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent, upon application.
  • Successful completion of an AQF 5 Diploma (at least one year full-time) or Advanced Diploma (at least one year fulltime) qualification in Australia, or at least half (0.5) year of full-time study (i.e., 4 Units) (or part-time equivalent) towards a bachelor’s degree or higher with an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider, or
  • Successful completion of the Intermediate Level or above of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP).

Applicants must be at a minimum 18 years of age prior to course commencement.

*Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee a place in the course for which you have applied.

CRICOS Code

106876M

Intakes

February, May & September

Course Length

6 months

Campus

432 – 434 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Delivery Mode

Face to face/blended (on campus)

Study Mode

  • Normal Mode Full-time

Career Outcomes

The Sydney Met’s Undergraduate Certificate in Business (UCB) program offers an opportunity to learn skills that add value to your life and your community. Join our community of change makers and let’s make a difference together.

Fees & Scholarships

The Sydney Met’s Undergraduate Certificate in Business is offered with competitive fees.

Total Course Fees (Year 2026)

AUD 10,400

Scholarships

We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making study accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a new or continuing student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.

How to Apply

Applying to the Undergraduate Certificate in Business course is simple and easy. Begin your application now.

Overview

Are you interested in exploring a new career option or updating your knowledge and skills in Business and Entrepreneurship, then an Undergraduate Certificate in Business course can be a great option. This is a short course, only needing six-month of full-time study.

To qualify for an award of Undergraduate Certificate in Business a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points as outlined below: There are no pre-requisites or co-requisites.

Units of Study

  • BUS121 Foundations of Entrepreneurship
  • BUS122 Accounting for Entrepreneurs
  • BUS123 Communication for Change
  • BUS124 Economics for Business

Learning Outcomes – Undergraduate Certificate in Business Course
CLO 1 – Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of key areas of business
CLO 2 – Work proactively and in teams to generate, analyse and interpret information, to inform and support decision making
CLO 3 – Communicate in oral, written, and digital modalities with individuals and within teams.
CLO 4 – Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills suitable for a range of professional contexts
CLO 5 – Apply ethical principles to decision-making in key areas of business

Students completing the Undergraduate Certificate in Business will receive credit for all four units in the Sydney Met BBus(Ent) as all units are core to the BBus(Ent). The BBus(Ent) has three majors: Accounting (accredited with CPA/CA ANZ), Management, and Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management (THEM), and a General (non-major) option.

 

CRICOS Code

106876M

Intakes

February, May & September

Course Length

6 months

Campus

432 – 434 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Delivery Mode

Face to face/blended (on campus)

Study Mode

  • Normal Mode Full-time

Academic Requirements

To satisfy the academic requirements for admission to an Undergraduate Certificate, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements:

  • Successful completion of Year 12 in Australia with a minimum ATAR of 60, or equivalent overseas qualification; or
  • Satisfactory completion of an accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider that would enable students to gain entry to an Australian university; or 
  • Satisfactory completion of a tertiary education qualification at AQF Level 5 (Diploma) or above from an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider or equivalent overseas qualification.

English Requirements
The English proficiency requirements for international students or local applicants with international qualifications are:

  • Minimum IELTS (Academic Module): 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5, or equivalent, upon application.
  • Successful completion of an AQF 5 Diploma (at least one year full-time) or Advanced Diploma (at least one year fulltime) qualification in Australia, or at least half (0.5) year of full-time study (i.e., 4 Units) (or part-time equivalent) towards a bachelor’s degree or higher with an accredited Australian Higher Education Provider, or
  • Successful completion of the Intermediate Level or above of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP).

Applicants must be at a minimum 18 years of age prior to course commencement.

*Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee a place in the course for which you have applied.

The Sydney Met’s Undergraduate Certificate in Business (UCB) program offers an opportunity to learn skills that add value to your life and your community. Join our community of change makers and let’s make a difference together.

The Sydney Met’s Undergraduate Certificate in Business is offered with competitive fees.

Total Course Fees (Year 2026)

AUD 10,400

Scholarships

We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making study accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a new or continuing student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.

Applying to the Undergraduate Certificate in Business course is simple and easy. Begin your application now.

Acknowledgement of Country

Sydney Met's campus is located on the unceded territory of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, who are the traditional owners of the land where the campus is situated. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia and Indigenous peoples globally who are presently studying, working, or contributing to Sydney Met.

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