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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

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Graduate Certificate in Business (Management)

  • Graduate Certificate

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 years full-time, 2 years part-time
Course Code
031769E
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Highlights
  • Designed for students from a broad range of professions who now wish to enhance and further their career prospects by acquiring knowledge and skills in the area of management.
  • Acquire knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage real-world business situations at operational and strategic levels.
  • Learn about the key principles and practices of effective and efficient business management, and gain a competitive edge for success in dynamic business environments.
  • Successful graduates receive 1 semester of credit (advanced standing) towards QUT's Master of Business (Management) degree.
  • QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings.
  • Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.
Highlights
  • Designed for students from a broad range of professions who now wish to enhance and further their career prospects by acquiring knowledge and skills in the area of management.
  • Acquire knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage real-world business situations at operational and strategic levels.
  • Learn about the key principles and practices of effective and efficient business management.
  • Successful graduates receive 1 semester of credit (advanced standing) towards QUT's Master of Business (Management) degree.
  • Complete on campus in 1 semester (six months) full-time.
  • QUT's Business School has been ranked number 1 in Queensland and number 3 in Australia for postgraduate studies in AFR's BOSS Best Business School 2022 rankings.
  • Find out more at our upcoming Master of Business information evening event.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
  • A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience; or
  • At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
Entry requirements

You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

Study locations

Gardens Point

What you will learn

This course is designed for people from a broad range of occupations and professions who wish to enhance their career prospects by acquiring knowledge and skills in the area of management. You will be introduced to theoretical principles of management and the skills to deal with real-world business problems in changing and dynamic environments. The course will extend your knowledge on how to analyse business situations at strategic and operational levels provide managerial solutions to business issues and monitor the effectiveness of management decisions. You will gain a competitive edge for managerial success by learning how to effectively self-manage lead and manage teams and communicate competently in diverse contexts.

Business advantage

The QUT Business School's Business Advantage program is a free program offered to all business students. It can help you develop skills through interaction discussion cooperation and debate with other students business government education and community leaders. The program includes: guest presentations from inspiring industry community and university leaders; sessions focused on specific social and professional skills; challenging interaction aimed at developing skills through new experiences; and provides a certificate of completion for students to include in their resume or portfolio. Not only does this program offer you excellent networking opportunities but also the opportunity to gain highly relevant experiences and skills that you can apply throughout your career.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

Graduates will be equipped for team-leadership coordinator and front-line management roles within corporate and public sector enterprises from small business to large companies. Positions may include:

  • Team leader
  • Coordinator
  • Project manager
  • Manager
  • Small business owner/manager
  • Branch manager.
Possible careers
  • Administrator
  • Government officer
  • Manager

Course structure

Students are required to complete 48 credit points (4 units). The course can be undertaken either full-time (1 semester) or part-time (2 semesters).

Students are required to complete 4 units (48 credit points). The course can be undertaken either full-time (1 semester).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).
87%
Overall satisfaction
81.8%
Skill scale
77.4%
Teaching scale
91.4%
Employed full-time
$115k
Average salary