Program Overview

Strategic Communications Management

The Strategic Communications Management course is designed for individuals who want to make real connections in a world of constant technological, environmental, political, and population change. This graduate certificate program develops job-ready skills for non-government, government, and corporate sectors.

Course Details

• Location: On-campus at Caulfield: Full time
• Duration: 0.5 years (full time)
• Start date: First semester (February) and Second semester (July)
• Qualification: Graduate Certificate of Strategic Communications Management
• Fees: The total fees for 2025 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time) course are A$21,900

Industry Advantage

In this Graduate Certificate course, students are taught by leading experts and hear from some of the best industry connections in the field. Graduates gain the insights and connections to take the next step in their career.

Flexible Study

The course offers on-campus and selected flexible online options. It can be completed in as short as 6 months or studied part-time (domestic only). Students can choose from early evening classes and intensive several week block units.

Learn from the Best

Teachers bring extensive industry experience in journalism, television, radio/audio, public relations, publishing, documentary-making, and film. The program also benefits from an advisory board of leaders in the industry.

Test-drive a Master's Degree

Successful completion of this degree can count toward a Master of Strategic Communications Management.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for entry to this course, students must satisfy the following entrance requirements:

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

• Qualifications: An Australian bachelor degree with at least 50% average (or equivalent), or a minimum of three years work experience in a relevant field.
• English entry requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0, or equivalent.

University Entrance Requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Course Structure

Students complete 24 points which provide knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values required of skilled practitioners working in a range of fields addressing strategic communication.

Making the Application

Future students can apply directly to Monash using course code A4010. Current Monash students may apply to transfer from another Monash course.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually. The international fee for 2025 is A$21,900 for the 24 credit point (6 month full-time) course.

Scholarships

Monash University offers over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of the course.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course.