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Business Fundamentals

Graduate certificate

Gain a foundation in business areas including business project management, business analytics, and the intersection between business and STEM.

Overview

Graduate Certificates prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional or highly skilled work, supporting further learning.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals provides a contemporary business qualification that is relevant across all disciplines, equipping professionals with the foundational business knowledge needed for career advancement.

The course covers essential areas such as business project management, business analytics, data management and security, and the societal impact of transformative technologies. Students can customise their learning by selecting an optional unit from specialisations including human resource management, supply chain management, marketing, or finance.

Throughout the program, students will strengthen their skills in critical thinking and creativity while building awareness of new business ideas through collaboration with peers from a variety of disciplines, enhancing their overall employability.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Fundamentals is modular in nature and can be completed as a standalone qualification or used as a pathway into our MBA in International Business.

About Curtin University

Curtin University is an innovative, global university, with campuses in Australia, Dubai, Singapore, Malaysia and Mauritius. We are known for our high-impact research, strong industry partnerships and commitment to preparing students for the jobs of the future. Curtin is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide in The Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2024. We are also ranked 174th in the world for universities by the QS World University Rankings 2025.