Graduate Certificate in Management

Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes (GA).

GA1: Intellectual rigour

• Demonstrate critical thinking, independent judgment, and reflective practices to evaluate and apply management principles in complex business environments.
• Develop and implement systematic problem-solving skills to address common and complex challenges in business and management with innovative solutions.

GA2: Creativity

• Develop and implement systematic problem-solving skills to address common and complex challenges in business and management with innovative solutions.

GA3: Ethical practice

• Analyse and apply ethical and socially responsible business practices, incorporating culturally appropriate approaches to support inclusive and sustainable business operations.

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

• Demonstrate critical thinking, independent judgment, and reflective practices to evaluate and apply management principles in complex business environments.
• Develop and implement systematic problem-solving skills to address common and complex challenges in business and management with innovative solutions.

GA5: Lifelong learning

• Demonstrate critical thinking, independent judgment, and reflective practices to evaluate and apply management principles in complex business environments.

GA6: Communication and social skills

• Apply advanced communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, facilitate productive relationships, and promote the business vision and strategy.

GA7: Cultural competence

• Analyse and apply ethical and socially responsible business practices, incorporating culturally appropriate approaches to support inclusive and sustainable business operations.
• Apply advanced communication skills to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders, facilitate productive relationships, and promote the business vision and strategy.

Develop the practical skills and business acumen to influence and shape your industry with the Graduate Certificate in Management.

Students will develop strategic thinking, ethical decision-making, cultural intelligence, and problem-solving skills essential for navigating the complexities of business intelligence, marketing, economics, and operations management.

Through a focus on data-driven insights, market dynamics, and sustainable business practices, graduates will be prepared to drive business success, respond to global economic challenges, and develop inclusive, future-focused solutions.

This six-month course (or one-year part-time) fosters foundational knowledge in business intelligence, marketing, economics and organisational behaviour.

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Management will enable entry and up to four units of credit towards the Southern Cross Master of Management.

Award requirements

To be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Management students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.

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This course comprises four (4) core units in business intelligence, economics and business success, marketing innovation and operational excellence.

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Indicative total fee $9,012

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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The Graduate Certificate in Management is a pathway to the Master of Management. Applicants who meet the following requirements will be considered for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Management:

• A minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience.
• Combination of post-secondary (diploma or higher) qualifications and a minimum of one year of full-time relevant professional experience. 

Related professional experience includes, but is not limited to, roles such as manager, owner, team leader.

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows. Don’t meet the English language requirements? View our English language programs.

• Overall: 6.5
• Listening: minimum 6.0
• Speaking: minimum 6.0
• Reading: minimum 6.0
• Writing: minimum 6.0.

Credit for Prior Learning, also referred to as ‘Advanced Standing’ or Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL), is the process of looking at your prior study and/or experience to assess if you can be awarded academic credit or gain entry to a course on the basis of your existing knowledge and skills.