Graduate Certificate in Applied Business

Swinburne University of Technology

About

This leading-edge postgraduate program is designed for industry professionals to develop their leadership capabilities and prepare them for senior roles.

Completed through a series of four-day workshops and workplace-based projects, the course aims to support professionals in their learning with minimum impact on their work schedules.

The program is delivered by highly experienced industry facilitators.

Structure

To achieve the full qualification, participants are required to successfully complete 4 units comprising 2 core units, plus 2 elective units from the general electives.

Graduate Certificate in Applied Business

  • Core unit
  • Two electives from general electives

Core

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Units
Lead personal and strategic transformation (BSBLDR801)
Lead innovative thinking and practice (BSBINN801)

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General Electives

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Units
Lead and influence change (BSBLDR805)
Manage financial performance (AMPMGT801)
Lead the strategic planning process for an organisation (BSBLDR802)

Each unit, including workshops, project work, out-of-class study and assessment, will be conducted over a 10-week period (or by customised arrangement).

Week 1 - Day one and two workshop

Week 6 - Day three and four workshop and first assessment

Week 10 - Second assessment

Learning outcomes

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Business program aims to ensure participants learn how to:

  • Investigate, critically analyse and review complex situations
  • Apply effective communication and negotiation skills in the workplace
  • Implement and lead change management or implement continuous improvement
  • Manage complex situations requiring a high degree of innovation and problem solving
  • Manage projects to successful conclusion.

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