Queensland University of Technology - TEQSA Provider ID PRV12079 Australian University | CRICOS No. 00213J

Graduate Certificate in Business (Public Sector Management)

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 15 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Become a leader in the public sector, gaining the confidence and expertise to make a positive difference.

Course overview

This course offers a strong balance between academic theory and hands-on practical skills to ensure your learning can be applied directly in your workplace.

Specifically designed in consultation with the governments of Australia, this QUT qualification is all about developing your management skills in the government business.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
15 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,375
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The estimated fee is determined by individual units of study and the year the course was commenced.
Campus
Gardens Point
Intake
March, 2027
April, 2027
April, 2027
June, 2027
September, 2027
October, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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What you will study

This course consists of four core units:

  • Managing within the Context of Government
  • Managing Self and Others
  • Managing Outwards in a Networked Government
  • Managing Operations for Outcomes

Entry requirements

You must either have a:

  • A recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.50 (on QUT's 7-point scale) plus have at least three years full-time (or equivalent) post-degree professional work experience with a minimum of one year full-time (or equivalent) supervisory/management professional work experience.  
  • A minimum of seven years of full-time professional work experience with a minimum of one year full-time (or equivalent) supervisory/management professional work experience.

Supervisory experience is experience either supervising staff or managing complex groups of stakeholders.

Additional entry requirements

You must provide with your online application a:

  • Short CV demonstrating relevant work experience.
  • Completed the applicant suitability assessment form.
  • Completed financial authorisation form. 

You may be required to:

  • Attend an interview
  • Sit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) (the worldwide standard in aptitude assessment for admission to postgraduate management programs) and achieve a minimum score of 550.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Possible career opportunities for graduates include:

  • Assistant director
  • Director
  • Manager
  • Program manager
  • Project manager

Fees and FEE-HELP

Full-fee paying place

Indicative unit fee in 2027: $3,375 (12-credit-point unit)
Indicative annual fee in 2027: $10,125
Indicative full-course fee: $13,601

The average full-course fee shown is calculated based on the 48 credit point (four units) course structure completed over 15 months.

Indicative annual fees are based on your first year of study.

A student’s annual fee may vary by:

  • The number of units studied.
  • 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.