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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.

Duration

6 months full-time or equivalent part-time

Intakes

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

Study mode

Online

2023 Start Dates

Teaching Period 1 - 13 March 2023

Teaching Period 2 - 10 July 2023

Teaching Period 3 - 06 November 2023

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.

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, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

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.

Graduate skills

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:

capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and an ability to engage in critical enquiry
entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
adaptable and able to manage change
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural).

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

2023 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Annual Amenities fee if studying full-time*
Full fee	$16,300	$16,300	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2023 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.

How do I pay my fees?

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.

Entry requirements

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.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.

Find out more

Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 069 765
Email: enquiries@swinburneonline.com