The Graduate Certificate in Research is an exit only course designed to equip students with specialised knowledge and skills in research methods. The structure is based on the first semester of Leaders Institute’s Doctor of Business Administration. This enables students to exit the higher-level course, due to unforeseen personal or professional reasons, after one semester with a fully accredited qualification.

Graduates will be able to demonstrate the judgement, adaptability, and responsibility required to pursue professional practice in business fields requiring skills in research and critical thinking. Graduates may find employment in management roles in a relevant occupational field, such as business and professional organisations, entrepreneurial start-ups, not-for-profit companies, and public services.

Core Coursework Units
RS701 Business Research Fundamentals
RS702 Literature Review for Publication
RS703 Advanced Business Research Methods
RS704 Research Proposal and Seminar

The course structure is based on one semester (each semester is 12 teaching weeks, plus one review week and one study week).

• 4 x core research units (40 credit points)

 

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Research a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 40 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core units.

As this is an exit only course for the Doctor of Business Administration, there are no admission requirements.

• Demonstrate understanding of key concepts and theories related to business research
• Select and apply research methodologies to solve business problems
• Work individually to integrate ethical decision making in business research
• Communicate research outcomes as a business leader to diverse audiences

Student Fees ($ per EFTSL ) – Domestic : A$12,000/Semester  

Student Fees ($ per EFTSL ) – International : A$15,000/Semester