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Graduate Certificate in Management

Graduate Certificate

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    GradCertMgt

  • Course code

    1008125

  • Credit points

    48

  • Equivalent units

    4

  • 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

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
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

CategoryScore
Overall6.5
Listeningminimum 6.0
Speakingminimum 6.0
Readingminimum 6.0
Writingminimum 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
BUSN5011 Business Intelligence
Term1,3
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term1,3
Term1,3
BUSN5012 Economics and Business Success
Term1,3
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term1,3
Term1,3
BUSN5013 Marketing Innovation
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
BUSN5014 Operational Excellence
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
BUSN5011 Business Intelligence
BUSN5012 Economics and Business Success
BUSN5013 Marketing Innovation
BUSN5014 Operational Excellence