Australian Catholic University
Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Catholic Culture
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop a comprehensive understanding of Catholic identity, ethos and mission, as well as its integration with everyday leadership functions in modern organisations.
Course overview
Effective leadership in Catholic organisations is not only about engaging the energies of their people, it is also about tapping into each person’s motivation to achieve something worthwhile and focusing that motivation upon a task that is worth their commitment This university qualification was developed in collaboration with industry partners, such as Catholic Healthcare Australia and is designed for leaders of Catholic health, aged care, educational and social welfare organisations.
Key facts
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Catholic Culture, you must complete 40 credit points or four units.
Part A: Core units
- Catholic Ethos and Care of the Person
- Ethics in a Faith-Based Context
- Catholic Social Thought in Practice
- Leading the Mission in Catholic Organisations
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed a bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
This university qualification was developed in collaboration with industry partners, such as Catholic Healthcare Australia, and is designed for leaders of Catholic health, aged care, educational and social welfare organisations.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year fee in 2026: $9,268 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 40 credit points (normally four units) per semester or year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per semester.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
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.