Overview

This practical Graduate Certificate in Leadership from The University of Western Australia course equips participants with the skills to advance their careers and become an effective leader in their chosen industry, profession and within society.

Why study this course

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is designed for graduates from all disciplines and is also suitable for experienced professionals who did not undertake an undergraduate degree.

Candidates are typically already working in roles that challenge their ability as an effective leader.

The course is suitable for those wishing to further develop their understanding of their own management and leadership style, and seeking insights into how to lead others.

The course equips graduates with the change leadership and negotiation skills to advance their careers into senior decision-making and general management roles.

You’ll study under experienced School staff, who have had both academic and practical leadership experience at a high level. These individuals come from a variety of specialisations, undertake research into leadership, and who have active roles in businesses including as leadership consultants and mentors.

You'll learn to

understand your own leadership style – and reflect on how effective your approach is.

use the tools and skill sets required to both understand and lead organisational change.

become a better leader – including knowing when not to lead but to follow.

Careers and opportunities

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is suitable for professionals wishing to advance their leadership skills and take their career to the next level. Management positions can be found in almost every industry, and graduates will be well equipped for these roles.

The graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Leadership can articulate into the UWA MBA Flexible program, crediting the four units of the Graduate Certificate towards the 12-unit MBA.

Accreditation

The UWA Business School is accredited through both EQUIS, the European Quality Improvement System, and AACSB, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organisational Behaviour

Leading Self and Leading Others

Becoming a Leader: Perspectives on Leadership Development

Organisational Change and Transformation

Negotiation Behaviour

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months
- 12 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-08 00:00:00
Starting 2025-04-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-22 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-29 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Leadership View 42 other Masters in Leadership in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

64

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TOEFL^® IBT

82

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE 412201

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; and

at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or

significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.

Tuition Fee

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International

28850 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28850 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

40300 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40300 AUD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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Scholarships Information

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