Adelaide University
Graduate Certificate in Global Executive Business Administration in Defence and Space
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Future-proof your career, developing leadership qualities and global connections.
Course overview
This graduate certificate is part of the Global Executive Master of Business Administration (Defence and Space). A unique collaboration with international defence and space experts, this cutting-edge business suite advances your leadership capabilities and industry skills.
It is designed for the public and civil servants, defence industry professionals and senior defence officers. The curriculum is tailored to the defence and space sectors, embedding the latest in defence and space management research.
Learn from internationally recognised speakers. Explore industry case studies. Undertake an intensive in-person residential in Adelaide, with specialised events and networking opportunities. Experience high-quality online learning, exploring strategic finance, economics and security systems.
Build on your expertise in ethical conduct, responsible leadership and evidence-based decision-making. Gain global insights you can immediately apply to your work. Graduate with the expertise, connections and skills needed to advance decisively in your career.
Key features
- Experience a leadership program like no other, drawing on a unique global model.
- Advance your industry skills and leadership potential.
- Explore sector developments, challenges and solutions.
- Learn from internationally recognised academics and industry speakers.
- Analyse case studies from world-leading defence policy institutes and thinktanks.
- Network alongside peers with firsthand experience.
Key facts
What you will study
Students must complete 24 units comprising four core courses. Each course is worth six units.
Core courses
Complete 24 units for all of the following:
- Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption
- Enterprise Leadership and Managing Global Teams
- Strategic Finance and Economics for Defence
- Cyber Security and Security Systems
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution, PLUS a minimum of three years full-time (or equivalent) management experience; OR
- A minimum of seven years full-time (or equivalent) management experience.
Applicants are asked to provide:
- A Curriculum Vitae outlining their work and management experience; AND
- A statement outlining their reasons for applying for the Global Executive MBA (Defence and Space) program and how it fits with their career goals within the defence and space sectors.
- Shortlisted applicants will be required to participate in online interviews.
Essential requirements:
Applicants must be citizens of any of the "Five Eyes" (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States) or allied nations.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
You might oversee major projects from satellite development to advanced defence systems. You could drive change and innovation in your organisation. Perhaps you’ll take charge of international initiatives, managing cross-cultural teams and multi-disciplinary projects.
You could also be:
- Engineer
- Technology development manager
- Senior logistics analyst
- Production control manager
- Chief technology officer
- Program manager
- Chief executive officer
- Defence, air force or navy personnel
- Entrepreneur
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $35,300 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses 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.