Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Business (Management)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Develop skills to launch a managerial career through leadership, innovation, change management, and essential digital and communication capabilities.
Course overview
The program explores the approaches and technologies organisations use to investigate business challenges and generate insights that inform effective strategy. Through the practical application of key theories and business research tools, participants develop skills in collecting and analysing data on both the external business environment and internal processes, thereby supporting value creation through innovation, product development, and process improvement.
Alongside strengthening analytical capability, the program develops leadership and management expertise suited to periods of organisational change. It emphasises understanding the factors that influence behaviour, motivation, and decision-making in the workplace, with a focus on ethical leadership, organisational contexts, and cultural perspectives during disruption.
Real-world learning is embedded throughout the program, with early exposure to academics and strong industry engagement, as well as regular guest lectures from experienced management professionals. This applied approach prepares graduates to address contemporary business challenges and to contribute to a sustainable, ethical future of work.
Key facts
July, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Business (Management), students must complete 48 credit points.
Core units
- Management Theory and Practice
- Organisational Behaviour: Transforming Self, Others and Organisations
- Developing Entrepreneurial Mindsets
- Business Intelligence
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to this course, you must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
- A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in any discipline and at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
- At least five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Upon completing QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Business (Management), you will be well-prepared for roles in team leadership, coordination and front-line management across a spectrum of corporate and public sector enterprises, ranging from small businesses to large corporations.
Potential career options for graduates include:
- Business Development Manager
- Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
- Customer Experience Manager
- General Manager
- Head of Operations
- Project Manager
- Public Administration Manager
- Small Business Owner
- Sustainability Manager
- Team Leader
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $18,400 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 credit points (normally four units) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- 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.