University of New South Wales

AGSM Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Develop the strategic capability to lead organisational change and implement strategy in modern, sustainable and technology-rich organisations.

Course overview

AGSM's Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management is designed for current and aspiring leaders who want to strengthen their strategic management capability. The program prepares professionals to lead strategic initiatives and guide organisations operating in modern, sustainable and technology-rich environments.

Across the program, you'll develop the capability to generate, communicate and implement strategic initiatives that support long-term organisational success. Through project-based learning and collaboration with peers, you'll strengthen strategic thinking, respond to complex business challenges and build practical skills to lead innovation and organisational transformation.

Delivered on campus through a blended learning approach, the program combines face-to-face teaching with online components and can be completed part-time over approximately 0.7 to 1.4 years. Its focus on leading modern, sustainable and technology-rich organisations distinguishes the program, while the Graduate Certificate also provides a pathway to the AGSM MBA.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $6,000
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Campus
Kensington
Intake
7th September, 2026
8th February, 2027
24th May, 2027
6th September, 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

To earn the AGSM Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management, you must successfully complete units totalling 24 credit points, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth 6 credit points. 

Core units

  • Strategy

Elective units

Select 18 credit points from the following:

  • Leadership
  • Digital Strategy
  • Implementing Strategy
  • Sustainable and Inclusive Business
  • AI Strategy
  • Managerial Decision Making

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

Applicants need to have one of the following:

  • A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) and a minimum of two years of professional or managerial work experience.
  • At least six years of professional work experience.

Note: Meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee you will be offered a place on this program.

English language requirements

If English isn’t your first language, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. Contact the university for further information. If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application.

You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • English language tests and university English courses.
  • Prior study in the medium of English.
  • Other qualifications.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help reduce the number of units you need to study to finish your course. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Business knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
  • Responsible business practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
  • Problem solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
  • Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.

Career outcomes

  • Business analyst
  • Business development manager
  • Chief strategy officer
  • Financial analyst
  • Management consultant
  • Operations manager
  • Project manager
  • Senior growth officer
  • Strategic account manager
  • Strategic analyst
  • Marketing manager
  • Strategic planner
  • Supply chain manager
  • Sustainability strategist

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual fee in 2026: $24,000 (Full-fee paying place)

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 program.