Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
0.5 years full-time; 1 year part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 6.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
GradCertMgt
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Course code
1008125
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Credit points
48
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Equivalent units
4
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Indicative Fee
Overview
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.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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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. |
This course comprises four (4) core units in business intelligence, economics and business success, marketing innovation and operational excellence.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Online | Term 1, Term 3 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
Language requirements
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
| Category | Score |
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| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
Course 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.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||
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| BUSN5011 | Business Intelligence |
Term1,3
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12 | ||||||||
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| BUSN5012 | Economics and Business Success |
Term1,3
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12 | ||||||||
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| BUSN5013 | Marketing Innovation |
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||
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| BUSN5014 | Operational Excellence |
Term2,4
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12 | ||||||||
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