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Graduate Certificate in Management

Get the skills you need to lead.

You have a degree in another area and this program could lead you on to bigger roles, interesting challenges, more money, and the opportunity to lead and change.

Study location
  • Sippy Downs (Trimester 3 entry is part time only and not available to international student visa holders)
Refer to the program footnotes
CRICOS code
065611B
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2 or Trimester 3 ^
Program length (full-time)
6 months
Semester tuition fee 2018
A$12,500
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$12,500
Footnotes
  • Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
  • * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
  • Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
  • ^Trimester 3 commencement is available part-time only.
UniSC program code
BU533
Commence
Semester 1, Semester 2 or Trimester 3 ^
Duration
1 semester or trimester full time; 2 years maximum part time
Study mode
on campus, online
Fee type 2018
  • International fee-paying places
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
4
Total units
48
Footnotes
  • ^Trimester 3 commencement is available part-time only.

You have a degree in another area and this program could lead you on to bigger roles, interesting challenges, more money, and the opportunity to lead and change.

It concentrates on helping you develop skills in four main areas of management: accountancy, economics, marketing, and organisational behaviour.

The program delivers these four key competencies in practical settings to increase your executive decision-making capability. Learn to read and understand key data and other business information and feel confident about your ability to lead an organisation.

You can gain this qualification in as little as four months and you can complete it online, if you choose.

Admission requirements

Bachelor's degree other than in Business (or equivalent) from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent.

Program structure

Required courses (4) 48 units

Select 4 courses (48 units) from:

These courses can be used to complete a specialisation in one of the following areas:

ACC701 Communicating Education Project Outcomes
BUS702 Pavement Construction
BUS703 Pavement Design
BUS706 Pavement Maintenance
BUS707 Pavement Operation and Renewal
BUS708 Strategic Management
BUS710 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
HSM701 Project Planning
INF701 Project Integration
MGT701 Special Research
MGT702 Workplace Learning II
MGT712 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice
MKG701 Simulation in Practice Education
MKG721 Special Project: Evaluating Practice Knowledge
PRM701 Special Project: Translating Knowledge into Practice
PRM710 Workplace Learning I
PRM720 Workplace Learning II
PRM721 Midwifery in a Social Context

*Specialisation are available as part-time options only.

+Project Management specialisation is only available as a Semester 1 commencement.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 48

Program requirements and notes

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
  • Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
  • The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
  • It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
  • Specialisation areas are available as a part-time study option only
  • To register your specialisation email your request to studentcentral@usc.edu.au
  • Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Online study mode not available to international students on a Student Visa
  • Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.