C11338v3 Graduate Certificate in Executive Management
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Executive Management (GradCertExecM)Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: Distance
Notes
This course is only available to international students, and only by distance mode. International students are not eligible for a student visa to study this course in Australia.
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 tailored for experienced professionals aiming to enhance their business and management expertise. Opt for this program to acquire pivotal skills in a flexible, online format that complements their work schedule. Its distinctiveness lies in the immediate applicability of its content to professional settings, ensuring practical benefits alongside learning.
They develop proficiency in strategic thinking, financial management, accounting, marketing, data analytics, governance, risk, and ethical management, equipping them to lead with efficacy and integrity across various business environments. Expect an interactive online learning experience, focused on real-world application, to foster their executive management capabilities.
Course aims
General management skills are developed in areas of strategic thinking, financial management, accounting, marketing, data analytics, governance and risk, and responsible management practice. Graduates are prepared to manage effectively and responsibly in a range of business contexts.
Career options
Career options include management-level positions in private, public and non-profit organisations, start-ups and SMEs.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Apply contemporary professional business skills and well-developed judgement to generate creative solutions to complex problems |
| 2.1 | Communicate ideas and strategies effectively and demonstrate interpersonal awareness of self and others |
| 3.1 | Appraise diverse moral and ethical dimensions to critically evaluate current and future 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
OR
- 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 international students or 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.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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 Management are not usually granted exemptions for prior studies.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on a eight-month, full-time or up to one-year, part-time basis.
Course structure
Students must complete a total of 24 credit points, comprising eight core disciplinary-based subjects delivered online (24 credit points).
Course completion requirements
| 25720 Applied Financial Management | 3cp | |
| 22788 Accounting Practices and Tools | 3cp | |
| 24748 Deliver Customer Value | 3cp | |
| 26804 Data Driven Decision Making | 3cp | |
| 26814 Strategies and Business Models | 3cp | |
| 26817 Business and Political Economy | 3cp | |
| Select 6 credit points of options: | 6cp | |
| 26816 Applied Governance and Risk Management | 3cp | |
| 26813 Behavioural Decision Making | 3cp | |
| 26811 Data, Algorithms and Meaning | 3cp | |
| 21953 Decision Making Uncertainty | 3cp | |
| 26809 Digital and Social Media Marketing | 3cp | |
| 26820 Macro Sustainability Impacts | 3cp | |
| 26812 Navigating Managerial Dilemmas | 3cp | |
| 26807 Organisation Position and Performance | 3cp | |
| 26818 Transforming Workforce Capability | 3cp | |
| 26805 Valuation, Capital Structure and Budgeting | 3cp | |
| 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 Management, and the Executive Master of Business Administration (C04424).
Other information
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