Graduate Certificate in Management

Develop critical problem solving, research and management skills needed to succeed as a professional manager in today’s workplace.

The Graduate Certificate in Management will provide you with the opportunity to work on project plans for existing organisations and simulate real world business meetings on key management issues facing organisations in the modern business environment.

This qualification can enable admission into select UniSA Business masters degrees.

Entry requirements

Entrants to the program shall normally hold one of the following:

• A completed Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent; or
• A completed Advanced Diploma (or Associate Degree) plus 2 years relevant work experience; or
• A completed Diploma and 4 years relevant work experience; or
• 5 years relevant work experience*.

*Relevant work experience is considered to be a managerial or leadership role.

You will study a total of four courses – one course about people, leadership and performance; one elective and a choice of two courses from the below:

• Managing change
• Negotiation
• Workplace learning and development
• Global supply chain management
• Integrated logistics management
• Sport, tourism and events
• Festivals and events

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums. So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.

This degree combines theoretical and hands-on learning. You can expect your assessment tasks to differ widely – these may include:

In addition to learning from teachers with professional experience and research expertise as part of your degree, we offer opportunities for you to connect with experts beyond your studies.

Our links to UniSA’s research facilities ensure your learning is connected to the latest technologies, theories and applications of knowledge. Our teachers are leaders in their field and you could be learning from globally recognised research groups such as the Ehrenberg Bass Institute for Marketing Science.

We also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Your career

Due to the flexibility in this degree, there are many career paths our graduates aspire to – you could consider careers such as a:

• Business analyst: interpreting data and reporting on it; making recommendations based on research findings; applying qualitative and quantitative techniques to interpret data
• Business development manager: working with business and advising on business plans; advising on investment, finance and marketing strategies; analysing domestic and global economic factors on business; advising businesses on growth opportunities
• General manager: planning and directing the operations of companies or public and private sector organisations; duties can include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources
• Management consultant: offering strategic and objective advisory services to help organisations to improve productivity and performance; advising in areas such as change management, financial performance, restructuring and human resources
• Project manager/lead: ensuring projects are delivered on time and according to project plans; managing project team resources; scheduling, preparation and resource forecasting; managing vendors and suppliers; managing budgets

Applying to study with us:

• go to the top of this page and make note of the SATAC code, then click Apply
• you will be redirected through to the SATAC website to continue your application

Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms, community clinics, and campus sport activities to keep you active.

We also offer flexible study options, with courses available on campus, fully online or in intensive mode.

Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

The Business Student Hub is a convenient, central support service for business students, from first year through to graduation. The team provides expert advice on study options, elective choices and any academic difficulties. It also helps with referrals to support services across the University. The Business Student Hub is there to facilitate your life at university, so you get the most out of your UniSA experience.

Our student support services will make your life at university easier. We want you to be successful, and if you need help, we're here to assist. We provide a full range of support services, including:

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.