University of Technology Sydney
Graduate Certificate in Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop management and leadership capabilities through the study of organisational sustainability, diversity and inclusion, responsible management and social impact, with practical learning focused on contemporary business challenges.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Management at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is designed for emerging managers, early-career professionals and graduates seeking to strengthen their leadership and management capabilities. The course provides an introduction to responsible management, focusing on how organisations balance business objectives with social responsibility, sustainability and effective people management.
Study covers management and leadership principles, workplace diversity and inclusion, organisational sustainability and business social impact. You will examine the responsibilities of managers, approaches to organisational decision-making and the importance of ethical leadership. Through interactive learning and practical activities, you will develop analytical thinking, problem-solving and management capabilities relevant to complex business environments.
The course comprises four compulsory subjects totalling 24 credit points and is completed over one year of part-time study at the UTS City campus. It forms part of an articulated pathway that includes the Graduate Diploma in Management and Master of Management, providing opportunities to continue postgraduate study.
Key facts
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Management comprises 24 credit points across four compulsory subjects. The course examines management and leadership, organisational sustainability, diversity and inclusion and the social responsibilities of contemporary organisations.
Core subjects (24 credit points)
Complete all four subjects:
- Managing, Leading and Stewardship
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Business and Social Impact
- Organisational Sustainability: Analysis and Practice
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Completed an Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, OR
- A minimum of four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional work experience AND a general capacity to undertake tertiary education.
Relevant professional work experience refers to current work experience in which applicants have developed skills, knowledge and competencies directly related to the course. This includes roles such as managers, professionals, technicians, community and personal service workers, clerical and administrative workers and sales workers across various industries.
Supporting documentation
Applicants applying through the professional work experience pathway must provide:
- A curriculum vitae (CV) outlining competencies, achievements and professional development AND a statement of service in one of the following formats:
- A Statement of Service provided by the employer.
- A completed UTS Statement of Service signed by the employer.
- A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (Australian residents only).
- An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor, on company letterhead, confirming professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and nature of the business.
- A business registration certificate in the original language and English, such as ASIC documentation, ABN records or equivalent documentation for Australian businesses.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
English language requirements
- IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5, writing 6.0.
- TOEFL iBT (0–120): Overall 79, writing 21.
- TOEFL iBT (1–6): Overall 4, writing 4.5.
- UTS College Academic English 5 (AE5): Pass.
- Pearson PTE: Overall 58, writing 50.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: Overall 176, writing 169.
Recognition of Prior Learning
There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.Outcomes
Career outcomes
- Manager
- Executive
- Management Consultant
- Senior Manager
- C-Suite
- Project Manager
- Head of Department
- Director
Learning outcomes
- Formulate options that respond to community, Indigenous and business needs within a management context.
- Communicate information clearly and fluently to a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Interact with colleagues and stakeholders to work effectively in teams and deliver agreed project outcomes.
- Explain principles of law, ethics, sustainability and Indigenous values as publicly accountable managers.
- Use management concepts, including Indigenous perspectives and technical skills in forming stewardship judgments to lead professional practice in general management.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year and total tuition fee in 2026: $19,453 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 credit points per year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.