Graduate Certificate in Executive Management

What you will study

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points, comprising eight core disciplinary-based subjects (24 credit points).

Core subjects

Complete all of the following subjects:

• Applied Financial Management
• Accounting Practices and Tools
• Deliver Customer Value
• Data Driven Decision Making
• Strategies and Business Models
• Business and Political Economy

Options

Select two subjects (six credit points) from the following:

• Applied Governance and Risk Management
• Behavioural Decision Making
• Data, Algorithms and Meaning
• Decision Making Uncertainty
• Digital and Social Media Marketing
• Macro Sustainability Impacts
• Navigating Managerial Dilemmas
• Organisation Position and Performance
• Transforming Workforce Capability
• Valuation, Capital Structure and Budgeting

Entry requirements

Applicants must have one of the following:

• Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75 per cent of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included) and a minimum of six years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-degree professional experience.
• A minimum of eight years full-time or equivalent part-time, relevant post-secondary professional experience and a general capacity to undertake tertiary education

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a compulsory interview, which can be conducted via teleconference. The interview will last approximately 30 minutes.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants who need to demonstrate work experience, you need Curriculum vitae and Statement of Service in one of the following formats:

• A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer.
• A completed 'UTS Statement of Service’ signed by the employer.
• A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian residents only).
• An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations and the nature of the business.
• A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian businesses).

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is:

• IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 6.5.
• TOEFL iBT: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 24.
• AE5: Pass.
• PTE: 65-72 with a writing score of 58.
• C1A/C2P: 185-176 with a writing score of 176.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee the offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

There is no recognition of prior learning available for this course.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Career options include management-level positions in private, public and non-profit organisations, start-ups and SMEs.

Learning outcomes

• Apply contemporary professional business skills and well-developed judgement to generate creative solutions to complex problems.
• Communicate ideas and strategies effectively and demonstrate interpersonal awareness of self and others.
• Appraise diverse moral and ethical dimensions to critically evaluate current and future business strategies.
• Reflect on Indigenous perspectives and values in the growth and transformation of organisations.
• Apply business concepts and practices with professional integrity to evaluate businesses for transformation.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Fee information is not provided.

Tuition fees are charged:

• Based on the particular course in which you are enrolled.
• Based on the number of credit points in which you are enrolled.
• At the rates set for the current year and revised annually.

In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay a Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The purchase of textbooks and other course materials may also result in additional costs.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.