University of Southern Queensland
Graduate Certificate of Business (Leadership)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
After completing this program, you can take the credit from your studies and go on to complete the Graduate Diploma of Business.
Course overview
Specialise in Leadership at UniSQ and gain the skills needed to build mutually beneficial relationships, lead teams and implement organisational change.
Become a leader who can effectively manage teams while balancing the competing demands of stakeholders, society and environment in this fast-paced industry.
Develop critical transferrable skills such as adaptiveness, problem solving, communication and change management and use this knowledge to thrive in a variety of leadership roles.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
Toowoomba
1st June, 2026
14th September, 2026
What you will study
To complete this degree students must fulfil four units.
- Leading Organisational Change
- Leading Leaders
- Leading Successful Teams
- The Leader's Mind
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission into this course, you will need to have one of the following qualifications:
- Completion of an Australian university bachelor's degree in any area, or equivalent.
- A minimum of five years of professional work experience, or equivalent.
English language requirements
You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study the English for Academic Purposes EAP3 pathway program through the Union Institute of Language (UIL).
Recognition of Prior Learning
You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Become prepared for leaderships career opportunities in a variety of sectors and roles including: government, private industry, project management, sales management, business executive and consultation.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Evaluate available digital technologies and automation relevant in the domain of specialist expertise.
- Communicate knowledge to audiences to build professional credibility.
- Design solutions to dynamic issues by applying established theories in an area of expertise.
- Interpret informational inputs to ensure that the interests of others (including organisational, cultural/societal and environmental) are considered.
- Cultivate a professional identity and career trajectory by exhibiting the human capabilities and knowledge demanded by modern organisations.
Fees and CSP
Estimated annual fee in 2026: $8,696 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
The estimated 2026 annual fee is based on the current average rate for your first year of study (four units per year) and does not include the cost of materials such as textbooks, additional costs or the Student Services and Amenities fee.
This is an indicative guide only. Your fees will vary depending on the courses you select, with the actual rates calculated at enrolment. The University of Southern Queensland review its fees annually. They may increase each year.
HECS-HELP
You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. HECS-HELP is a government loan scheme that allows you to defer payment until your income reaches a certain threshold.