Charles Sturt University

Graduate Certificate in Social and Organisational Leadership

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Build a foundational skill set that will help you enhance your organisation's health, strategy and culture.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Social and Organisational Leadership from Charles Sturt University will give you a deep understanding of contemporary leadership issues. You’ll develop foundational skills and knowledge needed to become a leader who drives change, enhances organisational performance, and creates social impact.

Armed with contemporary theory and practical application, you’ll be ready to lead in private, public, not-for-profit and community organisations.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your studies to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,050
More Information
Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course.
Intake
17th November, 2025
Units
4
Fees
More Information
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What will you study

To complete the Social and Organisational Leadership, you must complete:

Core Subjects
  • Theory to Practice of Leadership (8 CP)
  • The Leadership Challenge (8 CP)
  • Contemporary Issues in Leadership (8 CP)
  • Toxic Leadership (8 CP)

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree from a recognised Australian tertiary institution (or equivalent) PLUS relevant professional attainment/work experience. Applicants may also be considered based on relevant professional attainment and/or work experience alone.

English language requirements

For postgraduate coursework courses, applicants must have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last two years with:

  • A minimum overall score of 6.0.
  • No individual score below 6.0.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your postgraduate studies, provided that they meet the relevant course requirements.

If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details. 

Outcomes

This graduate certificate is designed for professionals wanting to broaden their career prospects by becoming a social, organisational or business leader. You'll be ready to step into leadership roles across business, not-for-profit, community and government organisations.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated full fee in 2025: $16,200 (domestic full-fee paying place)

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term. 
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units. 
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.