C11327v3 Graduate Certificate in Executive Business Practice

Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Executive Business Practice (GradCertExecBusPrac)
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 experienced professionals seeking to enhance their practical skills in leading a business unit, start-up or enterprise. Opt for this program to gain key knowledge and develop competencies essential for managing strategic innovations, growing businesses and workplace success.

What sets this course apart is its focus on real-world application, preparing them to be effective and proactive in diverse organistional environments. They acquire skills in finance, accounting, business analytics, and marketing, as well as corporate transformation, entrepreneurship, and leadership, all of which are crucial for advancing their career.

Learning occurs through direct engagement with workplace scenarios, ensuring they can apply their knowledge immediately and confidently.

Course aims

General management and entrepreneurial skills are developed to provide a knowledge base in finance, accounting, business analytics, and marketing. Students can choose from a range of options to also develop their leadership, strategy, decision-making, innovation and communication skills in the areas of corporate transformation, entrepreneurship and Indigenous leadership.

Career options

Career options include management-level positions in industry, start-ups or government.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1	Apply analytical and creative thinking to evaluate information and formulate strategies to solve business problems
2.1	Demonstrate effective communication skills and interpersonal awareness of self and others
3.1	Appraise diverse moral and ethical dimensions to critically evaluate and culturally contextualise sustainable business strategies
4.1	Apply business concepts and practices with professional integrity to evaluate businesses for transformation
5.1	Reflect on the leadership capabilities required to ethically and appropriately work with and for Indigenous Australians in organisations

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, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) AND a minimum of 6 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-degree professional experience

A minimum of 8 years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a compulsory interview, which can be conducted via teleconference. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

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: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 6.5; or TOEFL iBT: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 24; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score 58; or C1A/C2P: 185-190 with a writing score 176.

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

Students in the Graduate Certificate in Executive Business Practice are not usually granted exemption for prior studies.

Course duration and attendance

The course is normally completed on a half-year full-time or one-year part-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points, comprising of Adaptive Leadership Lab (6 credit points), one study pathway in corporate transformation or entrepreneurship (12 credit points) and core or elective options (6 credit points).

Course completion requirements

STM91730 Core subjects (GCEBP)		12cp
CBK91995 Business Practice Streams		12cp
Total		24cp

Course program

Refer to the Timetable Planner for confirmation of availability.

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Certificate in Executive Business Practice, and the Executive Master of Business Administration (C04424).