AGSM Graduate Certificate in Management
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 0.7 - 1.4 years
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended), Online
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 7316
- CRICOS code -
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $23,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $23,000*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $23,000*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $23,500*
Fees
Fees
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Online and face-to-face
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Pathway to MBA
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Part-time study
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
If you’re looking for a thorough grounding in core business disciplines, this flexible online management course is for you. Grow your knowledge beyond functional areas in a range of businesses and find solutions to current and future organisational challenges.
The Graduate Certificate in Management program is designed for professionals looking to develop their careers and make a successful transition into leadership positions within government organisations, NGOs and corporate companies. With a flexible study structure that offers both online and face-to-face learning, you’ll earn a globally recognised qualification from Australia’s #1 Business School* – all while making an impact in your role.
The Graduate Certificate in Management can be studied as a stand-alone program, or as a pathway to an MBA at AGSM.
*AFR BOSS Best Business Schools List, 2022, 2023
Key features
Build a foundation for your management career
This industry-recognised online management course provides foundational knowledge, frameworks and skills to enable professionals to move into senior leadership roles. You’ll grow and refine your ability to manage a team within an organisation and become an impactful leader.
Take the next step as a leader
The Graduate Certificate in Management is designed for professionals who already work in a corporate environment or are looking to move into a management position in the future. Your peers will come from various professional backgrounds, enriching your studies through collaboration and meaningful discussion.
Graduate ready to make an impact
Our curriculum is built with a ‘career-ready’ mindset. AGSM offers an extensive range of programs, designed to equip students with the skills to thrive in a contemporary workplace. You’ll take part in active learning experiences and develop practical knowledge you can immediately apply to real-world business problems.
Why study a Graduate Certificate at UNSW?
UNSW Business School offers an extensive choice of face to face and online management courses designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the contemporary workplace. Our curriculum is built with a ‘career ready’ mindset and students are immersed in active learning experiences and exposed to practical skills and tools they can immediately apply to real business problems.
This industry recognised certificate provides a thorough grounding in core business disciplines and prepares students to move beyond functional areas and to begin to view organisations holistically for successful and impactful leadership positions.
Who should choose this Graduate Certificate?
This program is designed for professionals looking to develop their career. It's ideal for those who are looking to accelerate in their chosen career or those who have become interested in continued professional development.
This short management qualification is also suited to those making a career transition and or changing their career path.
Our helpful guide answers the question, 'What is a graduate certificate?' and provides further information on the different types of postgraduate programs.
Why study this degree at UNSW?
Flexible, part-time study
We consciously build flexibility into our postgraduate courses to allow professionals to balance work, study and other commitments. You can choose to study online, face-to-face or a combination of both. Designed for maximum convenience, UNSW’s AGSM courses are delivered during the evening and/or weekends.
Accelerate your career growth
AGSM’s Career Accelerator is here to help develop your professional network and propel your career to new heights. With a team of expert employment and careers specialists at your disposal, you’ll be given the opportunity to connect with organisations to discuss your future in leadership.
Join Australia’s #1 Business School
AGSM is part of UNSW Business School, which has been named Australia’s top business school for the second consecutive year.* As an AGSM student, you’ll learn from the best and get access to a range of MBA-level courses drawn from our globally renowned programs.
*AFR BOSS Best Business Schools List, 2022, 2023
Entry requirements
You will need to have:
- A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) and a minimum of 2 years professional or managerial work experience, or
- At least 6 years professional work experience
Note: Meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee you will be offered a place on this program.
English language requirements
If English isn’t your first language, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. Please refer to the UNSW English Requirements Policy for further information.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
Please note: You can apply for an English waiver based on directly relevant work experience, in the relevant industry or equivalent discipline practice, in an English-speaking country or workplace where the sole language of business was English.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Entry requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Management (7316) is open to International Students studying offshore. This program is not eligible for international student visa.
Entry requirements
A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) and a minimum of 2 years of professional or managerial work experience, or
At least 6 years of professional work experience
Note: Meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee you will be offered a place in this program.
English language requirements
If English isn’t your first language, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. Please refer to the UNSW English Requirements Policy for further information.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
Please note: You can apply for an English waiver based on directly relevant work experience, in the relevant industry or equivalent discipline practice, in an English-speaking country or workplace where the sole language of business was English.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
The Graduate Certificate in Management will propel your career further and help you drive change that makes visionary and lasting improvements in the workplace. You’ll choose from a range of management and leadership-focused subjects.
The flexible, part-time nature of this program allows you to attend classes and complete coursework and assignments on your own schedule, to accommodate full-time work. You’ll be encouraged to consider real-world challenges as you progress through the program, applying your learnings directly to your current role.
Full program structure
The Graduate Certificate in Management is a flexible, part-time program that can be completed in as little as 8 months or up to 2 years. The program consists of 24 units of credit (UOC) when taken as a standalone program. Students must complete:
2 core courses – 12 UOC
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Corporate Finance
- Data Analytics and Decision-making
- Economics in Management Practice
- Leadership
- Managing People & Organisations
- Marketing Management
- Strategy
2 prescribed electives – 12 UOC
- Advanced Finance
- Approaches to Change
- Change Skills
- Collaboration for Social Impact
- Corporate Innovation
- Corporate Responsibility and Accountability
- Creating Shared Value
- Demonstrating Social Impact
- Design for Social Innovation
- Digital Innovation
- Digital Strategy
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Financial Analysis
- Global Finance
- Implementing Strategy
- Managing with Digital Technology
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Negotiation Skills
- Project Management
- Social Impact
- Social Impact Investment
- Sustainable and Inclusive Business
- Systems for Change
Future careers
Completing a Graduate Certificate in Management equips students with a versatile skill set and the strategic insights essential for a range of career paths in business and organisational management. Apply your understanding of managerial principles and analytical techniques to enhance efficiency and decision-making within a number of sectors.
Potential careers
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Manager
- Corporate Trainer
- Financial Analyst
- General Manager
- Human Resources Specialist
- Management Consultant
- Marketing Coordinator
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Sales Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Executive Assistant
- Risk Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Strategic Planner
- Operations Analyst
How to apply
Before applying for admission, candidates must satisfy the entry requirements. Information on how to apply including application dates and checklist can be found on the AGSM How to Apply page.
If you would like to undertake a pre-assessment of your eligibility to apply for the AGSM Graduate Certificate in Management program, please email your CV to admissions@agsm.edu.au and a team member will be in touch.
Ready to start your application?
Before applying for admission, candidates must satisfy the entry requirements. Information on how to apply including application dates and checklist can be found on the AGSM How to Apply page.
If you would like to undertake a pre-assessment of your eligibility to apply for the AGSM Graduate Certificate in Management program, please email your CV to admissions@agsm.edu.au and a team member will be in touch.
Ready to start your application?
Fees & Scholarships
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
Tuition fees are charged on a term basis irrespective of when studies are commenced. Information on fees can be found on the AGSM Program Fees page.
*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
Tuition fees are charged on a term basis irrespective of when studies are commenced. Information on fees can be found on the AGSM Program Fees page.
Scholarships
At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
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