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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 2019
A$13,300
Estimated total tuition fee *
A$13,300
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 2025 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
Blended Learning, Online
Fee type 2019
  • 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 (AQF Level 7) 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:

ACC701 Accounting for Managers
BUS702 Economics for Managers
BUS703 Managing Research
BUS706 International Business Law and Ethics
BUS707 Managing Across Global Cultures
BUS708 International Trade and Finance
BUS710 Marketing in an International Environment
HSM701 Contemporary and Emerging Issues in Health Sector Business Management
INF701 Management Informatics
MGT701 Leading and Managing Organisations
MGT702 Leading People
MGT712 Corporate Governance, Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
MKG701 Marketing Management
MKG721 Food Marketing
PRM701 Project Management Principles

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.