Program Overview

Introduction to the Graduate Certificate in Management (Professional Practice)

The Graduate Certificate in Management (Professional Practice) is offered by the Australian Graduate Management Consortium, a partnership between Charles Sturt University and TAFE NSW. This program provides specialized knowledge and practical skills in management, aiming to help graduates develop critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and effective communication skills.

Program Details

Award Names and Availability

The course includes the following award: Graduate Certificate in Management (Professional Practice) (GradCertMgt(ProfPrac)). Availability is subject to change, and it is recommended to verify prior to enrollment.

Duration and Admission

• Normal course duration:
  • Full-time: 0.5 years (1.0 sessions)
  • Part-time: 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
• Admission criteria: Applicants without a tertiary qualification may be admitted on the basis of a completed Diploma or Advanced Diploma from an accredited VET provider, plus relevant professional attainment and/or work experience.

Credit and Articulation

• Credit: Students may receive credit (up to 50% of the course) for relevant prior study if they can demonstrate that this study was completed at a postgraduate level equivalent to the Graduate Certificate in Management (Professional Practice).
• Articulation: The Master, Graduate Diploma, and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses, with credit given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Management (Professional Practice) consists of four core subjects:

• MGT561 Organisational Management
• MKT531 Marketing Practice
• HRM515 Human Resource Management
• FIN501 Financial Management Practice

Study Modes and Locations

The Graduate Certificate in Management (Professional Practice) is available in Distance Education mode at the Bathurst location.