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The Graduate Certificate of Management is designed for high-performing individuals who are looking to hone their management skills.

You’ll build a multi-disciplinary body of knowledge to improve your management and leadership skills and gain strategic understanding of organisational activity and business outcomes.

Upon graduation you’ll be able to apply management concepts in real world situations with confidence. You’ll also be prepared for further study in a range of business areas.

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Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

Duration

6 Month/s

Intakes

Online (Quarter 1, Quarter 2, Quarter 3, Quarter 4) - View application and start dates

Fees

A$20100 (total for 2023)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Graduate Certificate of Management is designed for high-performing individuals who are looking to build management skills. The course will introduce students to a multi-disciplinary body of knowledge to build a foundation for the enhancement of management and leadership practice, and the development of strategic perspectives on organisational activity and business outcomes.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Management students must complete 50 credit points comprising of:

Four units of study (12.5 credit points each).

Units of study

Core Units - Students complete the following four units (50 credit points)

ENT60006 Opportunity Discovery

FST80008 Designing for Change

HRM60016 Behaviour in Organisations

PRM60002 Project Management for Innovative Outcomes

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

Career opportunities

Students’ career opportunities are enhanced by improving their leadership and management capabilities, and learning to operate effectively in a changing, complex and turbulent environment. This course is designed to encourage critical thinking, problem solving and effective decision making.

Aims and objectives

At completion of the Graduate Certificate of Management, graduates will be able to:

apply coherent and developed knowledge of management concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking
apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with reference to established frameworks
communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of management within project work
demonstrate integrity, ethical conduct, accountability, respect and a developing awareness of professional practices and cultural norms in a global and sustainable context.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Course fees

A$20100 (total for 2023)*

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

A recognised bachelor degree in a related discipline or
A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience* or

A minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*

*Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to Faculty determined guiding principles. Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic Module): Overall 6.5 with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne English Language Centre: EAP 5 Advanced level with overall 70% and all skills 65% or above
TOEFL iBT: minimum score 79 (Reading no less than 18, Writing no less than 20)
Or equivalent measures available here.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

Please note: This online course is not available to on-shore international students holding a student visa.

Find out more

Submit an online enquiry
Tel: +61 3 9956 0777 (outside Australia)
Email: enquiries@swinburneonline.com