Victoria University

Graduate Certificate in Change Management

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Gain skills to navigate ambiguity in your organisation and to successfully lead change as an iterative and innovative process, rather than a reactive process.

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Course overview

VU Online’s Graduate Certificate in Change Management is designed for tomorrow’s leaders who can drive change and adjust quickly to new business conditions.

Upon completion, you can continue your studies to earn the Master of Business Administration (Change Management), where you can unlock your full potential as a change leader.

Studying with VU Online means that you can undertake postgraduate study without having to attend on-campus classes. This makes it easy to fit study around work, family and other life commitments.

You will be able to access your coursework, resources, assignment details and individual feedback from facilitators, all from your online learning environment, VU Collaborate. Chat with fellow students, compare research notes and engage with learning materials – it’s all possible with the university's seamless, community-focused platform.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,995
More Information
Prices are calculated based on a part-time study load of four units.
Intake
19th January, 2026
16th March, 2026
11th May, 2026
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
Units
4
Fees
More Information
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

This course covers four core areas of change management. Each unit of study lasts for seven weeks.

Core units

  • Agile Project and Change Management
  • Organisational Change Management
  • Technological Change and Innovation
  • Managing Change and Complexity

Entry requirements

Applicants must have one of the following requirements:

  • Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.
  • Applicants with a minimum of five years of approved work experience will be considered for admission to this course.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Graduates can undertake a diverse and rewarding career path both locally and overseas. Depending on your career goals and skill set, studying a Graduate Certificate in Change Management with VU Online will open up numerous roles that may interest you.

  • Consultant
  • Senior manager
  • Change management consultant
  • Human resource manager
  • Project manager
  • Coach or trainer
  • Operations and logistics manager

Fees and FEE-HELP

Cost per unit in 2025: $3,995 (domestic full-fee paying place)

Total cost for four units in 2025: $15,980 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The total cost of completing your degree at Victoria University (VU) Online depends on the number of units you study and the amount of advanced standing you receive, which is assessed after you apply.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • 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.