Graduate Certificate in Management

Extend your skills and prepare for complex roles in senior and middle management with the Graduate Certificate in Management.

You will develop high-level skills to initiate plans and lead teams towards operational success.

On completion, you will be equipped with the confidence and ability to provide strategic direction in your field.

Areas of study include:

development, resourcing and integration of organisational strategic business planning development and implementation of innovation management of people, change, and organisational culture management of risk and compliance human resource practices project management leadership of strategic transformation.

Extend your management knowledge and develop high-level skills to lead teams towards operational success.

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To be awarded the 22443VIC Graduate Certificate in Management, a student must successfully complete a total of five (5) units of competency, comprising of:

• two (2) core units, and;

• three (3) elective units which may be selected from the units listed in the 22443VIC Graduate Certificate in Management qualification or any relevant units first packaged at AQF level 7 or 8 in the source training product from any currently endorsed training package or accredited course.

Electives must be industry relevant as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• VU22225 - Manage the development, implementation and review of strategic business plans
• VU22226 - Lead creative thinking and innovation practices in an organisational environment

ELECTIVE UNITS

• BSBLDR805 - Lead and influence change
• VU22227 - Manage multiple projects
• VU22228 - Manage legal, regulatory and ethical compliance requirements in an organisational environment
• VU22229 - Develop and implement a risk management strategy
• VU22230 - Manage people in an organisational environment
• VU22234 - Oversee the management of financial resources in an organisation
• VU22235 - Develop and manage an integrated marketing strategy

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Applicants must have either a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in a related field and three (3) years equivalent full-time work experience at a management level OR a Bachelor degree in a related field and one (1) year equivalent full-time work experience at a management level OR five (5) years equivalent full-time work experience at a management level.

Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity in learning, reading, writing, oracy and numeracy skills that align to Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be credited for up to 48 credit points of study.

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Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Pathways to further study

On completion of this course you will be guaranteed entry into the following degree and in some cases receive credit for your study:

You will be credited for up to 48 credit points of study.

Find out more about our study pathways to VU

Graduates of the qualification will be able to meet the current and future industry requirements to effectively work within complex senior and middle management roles across a wide range of industry sectors with the skills and knowledge to oversee the: development, resourcing and integration of organisational strategic business planning; development and implementation of innovation and its corollary, management of people, change, and organisational culture; management of risk and compliance, and, depending on individual or combined management focus, a range of specific functions of marketing; human resource practices; global business opportunities; financial resources and/or sustainability.