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Australian College of Nursing (ACN)

Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management is designed for registered nurses and midwives aspiring to management positions, as well as for those already holding such positions who wish to enhance their professional practice through formal study.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Jul

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management is designed for registered nurses and midwives aspiring to management positions, as well as for those already holding such positions who wish to enhance their professional practice through formal study.

Capable clinical leaders and managers are pivotal to the healthcare system as they are required to manage human and financial resources to provide quality patient care. The course aims to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes of nurses to lead and manage human resources, financial accountability and quality processes.

Through the exploration and integration of theoretical knowledge and concepts, nurses are prepared for their role as leaders and managers within the contemporary healthcare landscape. The subjects encourage students to draw upon their experiences, providing opportunities to reflect on and critique their knowledge and abilities, in light of current literature, research and best practice guidelines.

Entry requirements

Admission to a graduate certificate course is based on academic merit and selection. In addition, applicants must satisfy any prerequisites or additional requirements specified for particular courses, including ACN's general eligibility criteria.

All applicants seeking admission are required to:

  • hold a Bachelor of Nursing or registered nurse* equivalent qualification
  • hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); or the equivalent registering authority in your country of origin
  • meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia English language skills registration standard (nursing and midwifery) - please refer to the AHPRA website to download the standard
  • have a minimum of one year of postgraduate experience; and
  • be currently employed in the clinical area of specialisation*

*For some GC units of study, consideration may be given for applicants who are not registered nurses on an individual basis.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

At successful completion of the course students should be able to:

  • Critically analyse leadership theories and styles
  • Reflect on management, motivation, and workplace culture required for effective leadership
  • Examine current evidence-based practice that contributes to effective leadership and management
  • Appraise the process and applications of business planning to identify factors associated with funding and financial decision-making
  • Analyse communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills required for effective leadership and management
  • Evaluate quality improvement systems and their impact on healthcare

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