Course Overview

About This Course

The Graduate Certificate in Management equips you with essential leadership and business skills to strengthen your ministry and organisation. Through practical, flexible online learning grounded in Christian values, you'll gain knowledge in areas like strategy, finance, and governance. Designed to fit around your schedule, this course supports your growth and can be a stepping stone toward an MBA.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Brisbane

322 Wecker Rd, Carindale, QLD 4122

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Recent Secondary Education: Applicants with recent secondary education are not eligible for admission to this course.
VET Study: Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are not eligible for admission to this course.
Higher Education Study: Applicants with a Bachelor degree in any field, with at least two years (full-time equivalent) of specified management responsibility within the 10 years prior to application, are eligible for admission to this course.
Work and Life Experience: Applicants with work experience of at least five years (full-time equivalent) within the 10 years prior to application, with at least two years of specified management responsibility, are eligible. This will be evidenced by supplying your CV with a personal statement/cover letter and a letter of support from your employer.
English Language Proficiency: Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling or tertiary studies of at least one year was conducted in English, or provide satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (results must be no more than two years old at commencement).
- IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (at least 6.0 in all subtests)
- PTE (Academic): 59 overall (at least 51 in all subtests)
- TOEFL (PBT): 577
- TOEFL (IBT): 90 (at least 16 in Listening, Reading; 21 in Writing; 18 in Speaking)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Accountant, Banker, Bookkeeper, Business Analyst, Business Development Manager, Business Manager, Entrepreneur, Event Coordinator, Event Manager, Financial Project Manager, Government Officer, Insurance Officer, HR Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Office Manager, Project Manager, Promotions Coordinator, Sales Coordinator, School Business Manager/Bursar, Small Business Owner, Social Media Manager, Workplace Health and Safety Officer.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units8 units

BZ510

Financial Management

BZ531

Economics for Managers

BZ532

Human Resource Management

BZ533

Corporate Governance

BZ540

Purpose-driven Business

BZ542

Leadership and Change

BZ550

Marketing Management and Fundraising

BZ577

Business Planning for SMEs

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Graduate Certificate in Management lead to further qualifications such as an MBA?

Yes, the Graduate Certificate in Management is designed to be a stepping stone toward an MBA, allowing graduates to build on their foundational management studies with further postgraduate study.

What areas of knowledge will I gain from this course?

The course covers a broad range of management topics including financial management, economics for managers, human resource management, corporate governance, purpose-driven business, leadership and change, marketing management and fundraising, and business planning for SMEs.

How is the Graduate Certificate in Management delivered?

The course is delivered through practical, flexible online learning grounded in Christian values, making it designed to fit around your schedule.

How many units are in the Graduate Certificate in Management?

The Graduate Certificate in Management consists of 8 core units. Students must consult the Business Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.

What work experience is required to apply based on work and life experience?

Applicants applying on the basis of work and life experience must have at least five years (full-time equivalent) of work experience within the 10 years prior to application, including at least two years of specified management responsibility. Evidence must be provided via a CV with a personal statement/cover letter and a letter of support from your employer.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $58,000 to $76,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $76,000 to $100,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $100,000 to $140,000 per year

Career Paths

Graduate AccountantFinancial AnalystManagement ConsultantBusiness AnalystMarketing Coordinator

Key Skills

Financial analysis and reportingAccounting principles and practiceStrategic business planning and decision-makingData analysis and business analyticsMarketing strategy and consumer behaviour

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