Bond University
Bond-BBT Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 17 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop the ability to stand out as an effective and strategic leader on the global business stage.
Course overview
Gain the critical skills required to be a global leader through Bond’s BBT Graduate Certificate of Global Leadership, a flexible online program offering subjects in English and or Japanese. Graduates will have a core understanding of global leadership in the context of executives with an interest in Japan and Asia and working in a global environment, whilst developing key global leadership skills, including decision‑making frameworks and the importance of acting innovatively and entrepreneurially.
Bond’s Graduate Certificate in Global Leadership is a four‑month, one‑semester program offered through Bond’s accelerated study timetable and can be used as an entry pathway into the BBT Global Leadership MBA.
Key facts
September, 2026
What you will study
Students must choose 40 credit points from the BBT Subject Options for Global Leadership.Unless otherwise indicated, each credit is worth 10 points.
Students can choose the specified number of subjects from any available Global Leadership (GMBA) subjects.
- Coaching Across Cultures for Managers (five credit points)
- Cross Cultural Business Communication (five credit points)
- Financing the Entrepreneurial Venture (five credit points)
- E-Business Strategy (five credit points)
- Business Model Design (five credit points)
- Management of Innovation (five credit points)
- Management Strategy and Policy (five credit points)
- Managing People and Organisations (five credit points)
- Marketing Strategy (five credit points)
- Values Based Marketing (five credit points)
- Law for Global Managers (five credit points)
- Strategy and Innovation Part A (five credit points)
- Strategy and Innovation Part B (five credit points)
- Strategic Management (five credit points)
- Perspective on Strategy Development in a Real Business World (five credit points)
- Effective Leadership (five credit points)
- Effective Negotiation: Planning, Perspective and Persuasion (five credit points)
- Effective Project Management (five credit points)
- Management Control Systems (five credit points)
- Business Planning for Entrepreneurial Ventures Part A (five credit points)
- Business Planning for Entrepreneurial Ventures Part B (five credit points)
- Cybersecurity for Managers (five credit points)
- Leading Responsible and Sustainable Organisations (five credit points)
- Digital Marketing Foundations (five credit points)
- AI for Business Professionals (five credit points)
- Marketing Management
- Accounting for Decision Making
- Data Analytics for Decision Making
- Economics for Managers
- Global Business Leadership
- Managerial Finance
- Marketing Management
- International Study Tour
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a recognised Bachelor's degree (or equivalent qualification) in any field.
English language requirements
Bond’s programs are taught and assessed in English, so depending on your educational background and citizenship, you may need to provide evidence that your English language ability meets the university’s requirements. This may include submitting results from an approved English language test taken in the past two years – the required results for the most common approved tests are listed below. There are other ways to demonstrate English language proficiency and gain entry into the program, including evidence of prior study in English or other recognised qualifications. If your qualification does not meet the English language requirements, you will need to supply a valid English proficiency test result for admission.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Overall score 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Overall score 58 with no Communicative Scores below 50
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) Overall score 79 (no scores below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, and 16 in Reading and Listening)
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue careers in roles such as:
- Business Development Consultant
- International Marketing Consultant
- Digital Business Strategy
- Senior Consultant – Financial Management
- Business Development Management
- Director of Business Development
- Sales Development Executive
- Strategic Partnerships
- Marketing Director
- Marketing Operations Director
- Senior Marketing Manager
- Campaign Manager
- Commercial Sales Manager
Learning outcomes
- Make informed business decisions based on their ability to consider evidence, think critically and act strategically.
- Demonstrate an understanding of leadership processes and teamwork.
- Demonstrate practical communication skills using English to convey ideas to senior managers.
- Evaluate business opportunities with innovative and sound entrepreneurial judgment.
- Apply ethical reflection in business decision-making.
- Demonstrate a global perspective, understanding the interdependency of cultures and economic and political environments.
- Demonstrate evidence-based problem-solving abilities.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Fee information not provided.
Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of subjects studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of subjects.
- 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 course.
