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Queensland University of Technology

Graduate Certificate in Business (Management)

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

Learn how to successfully manage real-world business situations at an operational and strategic level.

Course overview

Delve into the approaches and technologies employed by enterprises to investigate business issues and develop insights guiding effective business strategy. Through hands-on application of key theories and business research tools, you'll gain skills in collecting and analysing data about the business environment as well as its internal processes and generate insights to help businesses create value through innovation, product development and process improvement.

In addition to refining your analytical skills, this program is crafted to mould you into a proficient leader and manager. Leadership in times of change requires a deep understanding of the factors influencing thoughts, feelings, motivations and actions in the workplace. Throughout this program, you'll explore the tools necessary to build the capabilities to manage change effectively. You'll engage in topics related to understanding yourself and others, organisational contexts and cultural perspectives and leading change ethically through disruption.

Real-world learning is embedded in this program and from your very first semester, you will meet and be taught by academics deeply rooted in the industry and prominent management professionals who guest lecture often. This immersive approach will prepare you to tackle the challenges of today's business world and empower you to contribute to a sustainable and ethical future of work.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,600
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Prices are calculated based on a per year full-time study load of 48 credit points.
Campus
Gardens Point
Intake
February, 2026
July, 2026
Units
4
Fees
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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 you will study

Students are required to complete 48 credit points (four units). 

Core units

  • Management Theory and Practice
  • Organisational Behaviour: Transforming Self, Others and Organisations
  • Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets
  • Business Intelligence

Entry requirements

You must have one of the following:

  • A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline. 
  • A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience. 
  • At least five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Possible career opportunities for graduates include:

  • Business development manager
  • Chief diversity and inclusion officer
  • Customer experience manager
  • General manager
  • Head of operations
  • Project manager
  • Public administration manager
  • Small business owner
  • Sustainability manager
  • Team leader

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative 2026 fee: $18,400 per year full-time for 48 credit points (domestic full-fee paying place)

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. QUT reviews fees annually. They may be subject to increases.

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.