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Undergraduate Certificate in Small Business

Do you own a small business? Or are you thinking about starting one? This undergraduate certificate gives you practical skills and knowledge you can use in the workplace from day one. Study all the fundamentals of modern small business, with the flexibility to focus on the skills you want to develop.

In this program you will:

  • Study accounting and marketing along with your choice of courses in social media, entrepreneurship, quality, supply chains, and change management
  • Get practical experience and apply what you've learned to real business problems
  • Improve your qualifications and open up a pathway to further study

This program is not currently open for applications

Location

Entry threshold

50.00 50.00 50.00 ATAR/Rank
ATAR/Rank

Duration

1 year 1 year Part-time only Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Part-time only 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$8,496 - 2025 Fees CSP
CSP

QTAC code

013054 015052 014052

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 1

Career opportunities

  • Change manager
  • Entrepreneur
  • Manager
  • Quality consultant
  • Small business owner
  • Social media consultant
  • Supply chain manager

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 1
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning, Online
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Duration
1 year 1 year
UniSC program code
BU012

Introductory courses (2) 24 units

ACC106 Accounting Principles
BUS105 Marketing Essentials

Elective courses (2) 24 units

Select 2 courses (24 units) from:

BUS104 Discovering Management
ENT211 Igniting Entrepreneurial Talent
MKG220 Marketing Communication

Minimum entry threshold

Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.

Location ATAR/Rank
Sunshine Coast 50.00
Online 50.00
Moreton Bay 50.00

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Recommended prior study
English

Headstart Program - Years 10 to 12

The Headstart program lets you study uni subjects while you’re still in high school. If you successfully complete two Headstart courses, you’ll get a selection rank that you could use to get into uni.

Early Offer Guarantee scheme - Year 12

The Early Offer Guarantee scheme enables Year 12 students to be offered a place at UniSC on the basis of their Principal's recommendation.

Prior study or work experience

If you:

  • have completed Year 12 (no matter how long ago)
  • have a TAFE/VET qualification
  • have relevant work experience, or
  • have studied at university before (even if you didn’t complete your studies)

You may be eligible for a selection rank, which can help you get into uni. For more detailed information selection ranks and how applications are assessed, visit Admissions explained.

Tertiary Preparation Pathway

If you don’t have qualifications or experience that will give you a selection rank, you can complete the Tertiary Preparation Pathway as a stepping stone into most degrees. You can also use TPP to complete subject prerequisites.

If you haven’t studied in a while, TPP is also a great way to brush up on essential study skills like critical reading, assignment writing and referencing.

It can also build your knowledge and confidence in the subject areas you’ll need for your degree, like science or maths. TPP courses are fee-free for eligible domestic students.

Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS)

You may be eligible for direct entry into a UniSC degree based on your potential to succeed, under UniSC’s Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS). All you have to do is complete an online application through our website.

High-school leavers completing year 12 are not eligible, and must apply through QTAC.

Domestic applicants apply for admission through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC). Some applicants may be eligible to apply direct to UniSC if they meet certain criteria.

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

QTAC code

Location QTAC code
Sunshine Coast 013054
Online 015052
Moreton Bay 014052
Pathway to further business studies
No. 1 in Aus for teaching quality in business Ranking of public universities. Good Universities Guide 2024/25
Flexible learning options
Need advice on what to study or how to apply? 
Our Student Central team can help.

Call us +61 7 5430 2890
Email us information@usc.edu.au
For locations and opening hours, visit Student Central.

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