University of New South Wales
Graduate Certificate in Sustainment Management
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
This fully online program will enable the development of students' understanding of analytical tools and systems for asset and sustainment management.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainment Management is designed for professional managers who wish to gain a more detailed understanding of the managerial and technical skills and expertise relevant to planning and acquisition of complex technology and systems. It is particularly appropriate for those entering or aspiring to develop a sustainment career.
Key facts
13th July, 2026
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Strategic People Management, you must complete two core courses and two electives.
Complete the following:
- Asset Management
Choose one of the following:
- Strategic Management
- Change Management
- Logistics Management
- Strategic Procurement and Outsourcing
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Sustainment Management, an applicant must meet one of the following entry requirements:
- Completion of a bachelor's degree with honours in the same or a related discipline* from a recognised institution.
- Completion of a graduate diploma or graduate certificate in a related discipline from a recognised institution.
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in the same or a related discipline from a recognised institution and completion of at least three years of relevant full-time professional experience.
- Completion of a bachelor's degree in a non-related discipline and completion of at least four years of relevant full-time professional experience.
- Evidence of other qualifications and professional experience to be assessed as acceptable grounds for admission into the program by the relevant Program Authority. In certain circumstances, students may be required to undertake and successfully complete a relevant non-award course as a condition for admission into the program. This non-award course may also be credited towards the program upon admission.
*Related discipline/s: Business, management, economics, accounting, information technology, information systems, engineering, human resource management, project management, public policy, marketing management and law.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
- Communicate effectively to transmit strategic people management knowledge to a range of audiences and be capable of independent and collaborative inquiry.
- Synthesise disciplinary knowledge and skills to achieve organisational objectives in a range of procurement management contexts.
- Analyse procurement management issues and develop appropriate solutions, through critical thinking and problem solving skills that ensure efficient and effective outcomes.
- Support sustainment issues in a wider management context so as to ensure the best outcomes organisation wide.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year full fee in 2026: $20,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative fee to complete the degree in 2026: $20,520 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 24 units of credit (normally four courses) per semester or year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- 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 with the cost of a university program.