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Overview

The AGSM Graduate Certificate in Technology Management is a complete stand-alone qualification and can be undertaken as a pathway to an AGSM Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. It has been designed to align organisational and technology management fundamentals for individuals who wish to understand, analyse and adapt to today’s … For more content click the Read More button below. Organisations and leaders must increasingly innovate in order to survive and thrive however, technology alone is not sufficient in generating a competitive advantage. The Graduate Certificate in Technology Management teaches the understandings of how to use data to create competitive advantages with innovative management, strategy and technology, to succeed in an increasingly complex market. The program introduces managers to several techniques that are relevant for managerial decision-making, such as data preparation, data analysis, data visualisation and data storytelling, and equips graduates with the ability to establish business processes and technologies as differentiators for success. This program will support leaders who intend to apply their entrepreneurial spirit to innovating within established organisations, as well as managers whose goal it is to build and manage innovation and technology processes in the organisation. For those with entrepreneurial aspirations, start-up creation and corporate innovation concepts are structured throughout the program with courses that uniquely link students with innovators, venture capital (VC) groups, and successful start-up CEOs. Student have the opportunity to visit start-up capitals in Silicon Valley and China. The program provides a flexible and collaborative learning environment with courses offered in face-to-face and online delivery modes.

Learning Outcomes

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Responsible Business Practice: Students will develop and be committed to responsible business thinking and approaches, which are underpinned by ethical professional practice and sustainability considerations.
  • Global citizens
  • Professionals
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Business Knowledge: Students will make informed and effective selection and application of knowledge in a discipline or profession, in the contexts of local and global business.
  • Professionals
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
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Problem Solving: Students will define and address business problems, and propose effective evidence-based solutions, through the application of rigorous analysis and critical thinking.
  • Leaders
  • Scholars
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Business Communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.
  • Professionals
  • Scholars
  • Global citizens

Program Structure

Students must complete 24 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

These students must meet a progression requirement of a weighted average mark of 65, to be upgraded to the full Masters program as the program provides a pathway into AGSM Master of Business Administration programs (MBA Executive or MBAX), with course credit provided for these courses in the MBA.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Similar Program

Graduate Certificate in Change Management - GradCert7315 - Change Management
Graduate Certificate in Management - GradCert7316 - Management
Graduate Certificate in Commerce - GradCertCom7355 - Commerce

Postgraduate Pathway

Master of Business Administration - MBA8625 - Business Administration (Part-time)

Nested Postgraduate Program

Master of Business Administration - MBA8625 - Business Administration (Part-time)

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Managers, Management Consultant, Management and Organisation Analysts, Business and Systems Analysts, and Programmers

Program Fees

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