Graduate Certificate in Leadership

at University of South Australia

The program will develop the foundational skills and knowledge needed to effectively lead in changing environments.

You will study a total of four courses – three courses about people, leadership and change, as well as one elective from the following:
 

• Project Management for Business
• Negotiation
• Research for Business Decision Making
• Managing Employee Performance and Rewards
• Leading Learning: Educational Leadership in Globalising Times
• Leadership, Accountability and the Challenge of Complexity.

Entrants to the program shall hold one of the following:
 

• A completed Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
• A completed AQF equivalent Advanced Diploma (or Associate Degree) plus 1 year professional experience; or
• A completed AQF equivalent Diploma and 2 years professional experience; or
• 3 years professional experience.

English language entry requirements

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission. Possession of one or more of these qualifications, in addition to the academic entry requirements, does not, in itself, guarantee a place at the University of South Australia. Applications are considered on an individual basis and selection is competitive. Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

English language test
 

• IELTS total [6.5]
• IELTS reading [6.0]
• IELTS writing [6.0]

FEES 

AUD$ 18,850 per annum (per 0.5 EFTSL)

Graduates will be able to seek various leadership and supervisory positions in a wide range of industries, in both the public and private sectors. Responsibilities include leading teams, projects, and organisational change.

Due to the flexibility in this degree, there are many career paths our graduates aspire to – you could consider careers such as a:
 

• General manager: planning and directing the operations of companies or public and private sector organisations; duties can include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources
• Management consultant: offering strategic and objective advisory services to help organisations to improve productivity and performance; advising in areas such as change management, financial performance, restructuring and human resources
• Project manager/lead: ensuring projects are delivered on time and according to project plans; managing project team resources; scheduling, preparation and resource forecasting; managing vendors and suppliers; managing budgets
• Business development manager: working with business and advising on business plans; advising on investment, finance and marketing strategies; analysing domestic and global economic factors on business; advising businesses on growth opportunities
• Team leader: effectively managing, leading and inspiring employees to achieve organisational objectives; openly communicating with employees to build trusted professional relationships; setting and implementing clear team goals and delegating tasks to achieve deadlines