Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
The Graduate Certificate is a nested award in the Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Master of Leadership, designed to equip professionals with a foundational understanding of leadership, integrating leadership theories with spiritual principles and pragmatic application. COURSE DESCRIPTION The Graduate Certificate in Leadership (GCL) is designed to equip experienced leaders…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate is a nested award in the Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Master of Leadership, designed to equip professionals with a foundational understanding of leadership, integrating leadership theories with spiritual principles and pragmatic application.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership (GCL) is designed to equip experienced leaders and professionals by integrating cutting-edge research with a Biblical lens and practical applications. The course will equip you with the cognitive, emotional, and behavioural resources to confidently lead your organisation. You will develop 3 key interrelated spheres of leadership: personal growth and discipline, team dynamics and performance, and organisational innovation and growth.
Graduates will be equipped with not only a broad understanding of leadership principles, but also with critical and creative thinking skills which are valuable to any professional context. This award also provides the opportunity for students to explore the implications of their faith within their vocational and professional contexts.
The GCL, part of AC’s Transforming Leadership Program (TLP), also serves as an entry pathway towards the flagship Master of Leadership course, with provision for professional entry for those who wish to pursue studies after being in full-time employment for some time.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Knowledge:
Demonstrated:
integrated understanding of key issues, theoretical concepts and practices within leadership;
knowledge of various approaches used in leadership within the Christian worldview framework.
Skills:
Demonstrated ability to:
critically apply knowledge developed for use in leadership;
use critical, evidenced based and innovative thinking skills to analyse and synthesise ideas and theories from other disciplines related to leadership;
communicate effectively ideas and proposed solutions to peers and general audiences;
identify and critically evaluate new developments and scholarship in leadership
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
This award affords you the opportunity to explore the faith implications in your professional context. Graduates may find employment in churches, not-for-profit and mission-focused organisations, community service-orientated positions, and positions that require critical and creative thinking skills.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)
This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants with recent high school education only are not eligible for direct entry into this course.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification only are not eligible for direct entry into this course.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion of a Bachelor degree or higher (or equivalent) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Applicants seeking entry into this course may be eligible for Professional Entry where they can demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in a managerial or professional leadership role. This may include:
Ministers in senior leadership positions;
Managers and leaders in non-government organisations which act to further social or cultural outworking of Christian ministry; or
Business-people who are fulfilling positions of responsibility including team or industry leadership.
Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0 (with no score below 6.5 in any of the four skills areas).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Alphacrucis College (AC) is an educational provider based in Australia- offering courses in ministry & theology, leadership, business, chaplaincy, counselling, teaching and music. AC has highly qualified and experienced faculty, ranking among world-leading researchers in their fields, who combine specialist knowledge with creative and innovative learning experiences.
