University of Southern Queensland
Graduate Certificate of Business (People and Culture)
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Gain practical HR knowledge to help build an engaged and effective workforce.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Business (People and Culture) is a solid introduction to the concept of HR within contemporary business settings and opens the door to further study within this space.
Choose from courses and build your own experience, learning more about management strategies, how to resolve HR tensions within workforces and receive an overview of how to build an engaged workforce.
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
14th September, 2026
What you will study
To complete this degree students must fulfil four units.
- People and Culture
- Building an Engaged Workforce
- Contemporary HR Issues for Managers
- Select one course from the ‘Human Resource Leadership’ advanced specialisation in the Master of Business.
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 three 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
The Graduate Certificate of Business (People and Culture) will help you to build a career as a human resource professional both nationally and internationally.
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.