C11021v7 Graduate Certificate in Management

Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Management (GradCertM)
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus

Notes

This course is not offered to international students.

Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Inherent requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

This course is designed for aspiring managers seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities within a global business context. Choose this program to gain a comprehensive understanding of management that spans various organisational levels, preparing students for the complexities of a today’s business realities. Stand out with our unique approach that equips them with the necessary skills, mindset, and professional competencies required for effective management and leadership across diverse industries.

Students learn to navigate the challenges of an unpredictable future, focusing on the value of work, people, and processes. Through interactive and practical learning, they will develop strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to lead with confidence. Our teaching methods are designed to foster professional growth, ensuring they are well-prepared to meet the demands of today's dynamic business environment.

Course aims

The Graduate Certificate in Management is designed to meet the needs of individuals, client organisations and professional bodies for management education.

Career options

Career options include entry level management positions in industry or government.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Formulate innovative solutions that respond to community and business needs within a management context
2.1	Communicate information clearly to a diverse range of stakeholders
2.2	Work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes
3.1	Implement decisions to create positive outcomes for society and the environment as publicly accountable managers
4.1	Use management concepts and technological skills to form socially responsible judgments to undertake professional management practice
5.1	Critically evaluate professional practice to inform capabilities to work with and for Indigenous Australians across management professions

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent.

A minimum of 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education

Relevant professional experience refers to any current work experience in which you have developed skills, knowledge, and competencies directly related to the course for which you are applying. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community, personal service, clerical, administrative, or sales workers across various industries.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience:

Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
- A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
- A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
- An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
- A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Inherent requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.

Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.

UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.

For course specific information see the UTS Business School Inherent Requirements Statement.

Recognition of prior learning

There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.

Course duration and attendance

The course duration is one year of part-time study.

Students who wish to undertake a full-time study load should apply for the Graduate Certificate in Business Immersion and Career Transition (C11300).

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points made up of four core subjects.

Course completion requirements

STM91679 Core Subjects (GCManagement)		24cp
Total		24cp

Course program

Not all subjects are offered every session. Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Autumn commencing, part time
Year 1
Autumn session
21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship		6cp
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
Spring session
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp
21832 Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice		6cp
Spring commencing, part time
Year 1
Spring session
21895 Business and Social Impact		6cp
21832 Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice		6cp
Year 2
Autumn session
21937 Managing, Leading and Stewardship		6cp
21896 Diversity and Inclusion		6cp

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Management, the Graduate Diploma in Management (C07018), and the Master in Management (C04287 or C04259).