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University of Tasmania

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Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Capability

  • Graduate Certificate

In today's complex and rapid-evolving business landscape, leadership is more crucial than ever.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 2 years full-time
Course Code
C5X
Study Mode
In person

About this course

In today's complex and rapid-evolving business landscape, leadership is more crucial than ever. Effective leadership is essential to navigating sustainable development, rapid technological advancements, changing work practices and labour markets, environmental and social crises, rapid transformation, shifting consumer expectations, and unpredictable market dynamics.

Discover the art and science of leadership with the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Capability. Our course is designed to cultivate your leadership potential and empower you to become an exceptional leader in today's dynamic business landscape.

This course is composed from 4 units, currently available on a part-time enrolment basis only, with flexible learning options available.

Entry requirements

Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • A completed AQF7 Bachelor Degree or above, or approved equivalent, in any discipline.

An equivalent qualification from an overseas institution is as assessed by the University with reference to the equivalencies identified by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).

Applicants with work experience
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • At least three (3) years' management experience.

To be eligible for the degree, you need to provide evidence that shows your work experience meets the minimum requirements. This includes submitting a copy of your CV and two letters of reference from your line managers or equivalent positions. The minimum level of management experience required is supervisory, team leader, or business manager experience. If you have worked as a sole trader or consultant, you must provide a copy of your CV and two testimonials or references from clients that provide evidence of capability consistent with the entry requirements.

Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • A completed AQF7 Bachelor Degree or above, or approved equivalent, in any discipline.

An equivalent qualification from an overseas institution is as assessed by the University with reference to the equivalencies identified by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).

Applicants with work experience
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • At least three (3) years' management experience.

To be eligible for the degree, you need to provide evidence that shows your work experience meets the minimum requirements. This includes submitting a copy of your CV and two letters of reference from your line managers or equivalent positions. The minimum level of management experience required is supervisory, team leader, or business manager experience. If you have worked as a sole trader or consultant, you must provide a copy of your CV and two testimonials or references from clients that provide evidence of capability consistent with the entry requirements.

English Language Requirements
International students must also provide evidence that they have met the minimum English Language Test Score requirements for Postgraduate coursework programs as published in the University's English Language Requirements. These tests must have been completed in the 24 months preceding the application date.

Study locations

Hobart

What you will learn

  • 1 Evaluate, critique and re-conceptualise theory and practice of leadership as it applies to organisational capability development for application in contemporary organisations.
  • 2 Critically reflect upon concepts and theory of leadership practice with particular focus on non-traditional approaches to inform the development of leadership capability in diverse and complex contexts.
  • Career pathways

    Leadership is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator of high-performing teams and organisations. Graduates of this course will have the knowledge, skills, and capabilities to lead effectively across a broad cross-section of industries and sectors. You'll learn how to refine and enhance your own leadership potential and the leadership potential of others. You'll graduate ready to embed ethical and contemporary leadership within and throughout your organisation, fostering enhanced individual and organisational capability.

    Completing this course will equip you for roles such as:

    • General manager
    • Executive team member
    • Team, department, or sector leader
    • Internal or external leadership development practitioner
    • Human resource professional ⁠

    Course structure

    To graduate from the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Capability, you must satisfactorily complete 50 credit points of study from the core units listed below in the schedule.

    Please note this course is currently available on a part-time enrolment basis only.

    Credit for prior study or work

    Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Capability may be eligible for credit of up to 50 cp into the 37O1 Master of Business Administration or 37O2 Master of Business Administration (Executive), subject to the approval of the MBA Director and meeting the admission requirements for the relevant course, particularly the requirements of work experience.