Graduate Certificate in
Management

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February/July Intakes

Graduate Certificate in Management – External and Online

Course Details Graduate Certificate in Management

The Graduate Certificate in Management equips you to lead with purpose, adapt to change, and manage through uncertainty. This AQF Level 8 qualification draws on real-world case studies, scholarly research, Biblical values, and the Christian intellectual tradition.

The course consists of four units, delivered one at a time over seven-week study periods, allowing completion in eight months. Each unit builds your knowledge, skills, and Christian worldview for effective leadership in challenging times.
Graduates gain a strong foundation in management and a pathway into CHC’s MBA, designed for leaders in both profit and not-for-profit sectors who seek to integrate faith and business.

Duration

8 months

Commencing


Jan, Mar, May, July, Sep, Nov

QTAC

N/A

CRICOS Code


N/A

Mode

External/Online

Course Code


BS41

Minimum Selection 
Rank (ATAR/RANK)

N/A

Career outcomes from a Graduate Certificate in Management

A business degree doesn’t lock you into just one path. Whether you're interested in marketing, management, entrepreneurship, or finance, a business qualification equips you with versatile skills that are valued across countless industries.

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Career Outcomes

Accountant, Banker, Bookkeeper, Business Analyst, Business Development Manager, Business Manager, Entrepreneur, Event Coordinator, Event Manager, Financial Project Manager, Government Officer, Insurance Officer, HR Manager, Marketing Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Office Manager, Project Manager, Promotions Coordinator, Sales Coordinator, School Business Manager/Bursar, Small Business Owner, Social Media Manger, Workplace Health and Safety Officer.

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Admissions Criteria
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Recent Secondary Education

Applicants with recent secondary education are not eligible for admission to this course.

Vocational Education and Training (VET) study

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are not eligible for admission to this course.

Higher Education study

Applicants with a Bachelor degree in any field, with at least two years (full-time equivalent) of specified management responsibility within the 10 years prior to application, are eligible for admission to this course.

Work and life experience

Applicants with work experience of at least six years (full-time equivalent) within the 10 years prior to application, with at least two years of specified management responsibility, are eligible for admission to this course.

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English language proficiency

Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.

Minimum Requirements

English Language Proficiency

Examination Minimum Requirements:

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 (at least 6.0 in all subtests)

PTE (Academic) 59 (at least 51 in all subtests)

TOEFL (PBT) 577

TOEFL (IBT) 90 (at least 16 in Listening, Reading; 21 in Writing; 18 in Speaking)

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What to expect

The Graduate Certificate in Management equips you with essential leadership and business skills to strengthen your ministry and organisation. Through practical, flexible online learning grounded in Christian values, you’ll gain knowledge in areas like strategy, finance, and governance. Designed to fit around your schedule, this course supports your growth and can be a stepping stone toward an MBA.

The Graduate Certificate of Management consists of 8 core units:

In planning their course, students must consult the Business Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.

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Regardless of whether you have recently completed secondary education or have vocational education and training (VET) study, higher education study, or work and life experience, the process of applying for admission to CHC will depend on whether your preferred course is an undergraduate course or a postgraduate course, and whether you are a domestic student or an international student.

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