Graduate Certificate of Leadership and Change

Upon the completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Construct and apply effective leadership strategies for organisational change​.
2. Critically evaluate and design evidence-based responses to contemporary business challenges​.
3. Devise strategies to effectively lead, influence, and communicate with others.

• Business consultant
• CEO or general manager
• Change agent or manager
• Human resources consultant
• Industry specialist manager
• Operations manager
• Project manager
• Sales manager
• Training officer or manager

Higher education

AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent

English Proficiency Requirements

All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. The required standard of English for this degree is:

• Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent from TOEFL, Pearson, Cambridge or OET.

This course is not eligible for recognition of prior learning.

Effective leadership and change management skills are essential for professional success in today’s dynamic and competitive business environment. The most effective leaders are those who are trustworthy, decisive, adaptable and positive. They use positivity and perspective to establish and maintain high performance by engaging, inspiring, influencing, empowering and coaching others.

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Change is designed for busy professionals seeking the skills to motivate and lead people through changing environments. The themes and units you’ll study – which are unique to this course – will help you to develop a deep understanding of how to lead change in uncertain, complex and demanding situations.

Key Features

• Undertake the only graduate certificate of its kind - Study this one-of-kind course and build your leadership skills alongside your change management capabilities.
• Upskill to boost your career or reskill and transition to another - Accelerate your current career or transition to another – leadership and change management skills are in demand in all fields.
• Study 100 per cent online for maximum flexibility - Gain a professional qualification while studying online, and fit your studies around your work and lifestyle commitments.
• Get the skills you right need now or ladder up to a master degree - Apply your learnings to your current role immediately, and gain credit towards one of Australia’s top ranked Masters of Management.

Recommended Study Pattern

You will study the following subjects:

• Work, Organisation and Management
• Learning to Be a Leader
• Change Management
• Learning to be Persuasive

The order in which you study subjects may depend upon when you commence your degree and the pace of your study.

Award Requirements

This postgraduate coursework degree requires completion of four subjects.