University of Southern Queensland
Graduate Certificate of Business (Leadership)
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Build the confidence, adaptability and effective leadership skills needed to build and lead high‑performing teams and drive business success through this online course.
Course overview
- Take leadership skills to the next level by learning how to build strong working relationships, lead high‑performing teams and drive business success. This specialisation equips learners with the skills needed to confidently and effectively lead in any environment.
- Learn how to manage competing tensions and ambiguous demands and energise teams. Use skills to balance the competing needs of organisational stakeholders, society and the environment.
- Enhance adaptability and problem‑solving abilities, and become adept at leveraging leadership experiences to reflect on and improve expertise.
- Be prepared to lead and make an impact—organisations of all sizes and in all sectors require leaders who are equipped with ethical, adaptive leadership skills to communicate and guide their people through continual changes.
This postgraduate qualification is designed to help students advance in their workplaces and can be a stepping stone if they want to go on to study degrees such as the Master of Business and the Master of Information Systems.
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
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
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'll need to meet the applicable English language requirements, and this degree requires:
- IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four components - listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Alternative English language proficiency tests may also be accepted.
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
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $8,696 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four units (normally four courses) per semester or year.
Student annual 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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate programs.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.