Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Leadership
Degree overview Learn to lead high-performance teams and manage organisational change Explore current, practical case studies and confidently apply your new leadership skills to real-world business environments. Use this qualification to continue your studies through a range of UniSA Master’s degrees. Connect with a senior business leader through our Executive…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Degree overview
- Learn to lead high-performance teams and manage organisational change Explore current, practical case studies and confidently apply your new leadership skills to real-world business environments.
- Use this qualification to continue your studies through a range of UniSA Master’s degrees.
- Connect with a senior business leader through our Executive Partners Program.
- Benefit from flexible study options and learn full-time, part-time, on campus, online or in mixed mode.
- Ranked No. 1 in SA and Top 10 in Australia for Business and Management1.
- Study a curriculum informed by above world-class research in Management2.
- UniSA is in the top 10 in South Australia for postgraduate teaching quality3.
- UniSA Business is in the top one per cent worldwide4 and has been awarded an overall five stars for excellence in the QS Stars Ratings 2020.
- UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies.
What you’ll learn
The program will develop the foundational skills and knowledge needed to effectively lead in changing environments.
You will study a total of four courses – one course about people, leadership, change and 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.
Career outcomes
Your career
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
REQUIREMENTS
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 Requirements:
IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson’s test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
