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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Change Management (GCCM), offered by AGSM Programs, is specifically designed for practising managers with a particular interest in managing change. The GCCM structure is designed to be flexible, with courses being available in 3 terms each year. Typically, in each term students take 1 or 2 … For more content click the Read More button below. The objective of the GCCM is to develop effective agents of change. You and your course colleagues will learn how to influence organisational change, both through your own actions and those of others. The program provides the theoretical foundation for understanding organisational change and the practical skills to facilitate the development and implementation of change strategies successfully. Benefits to match your interests: to learn the practical skills, techniques and knowledge to achieve successful change in your organisationto develop personal capabilities as a leader and change agentto build re-shaping capabilities in your organisation to enable sustainable changeto avoid the common disruptors of changeto use new organisational change strategies to ensure sound theory underpins your practiceto develop a critical understanding of group and team dynamicsto apply the learning immediately with job-specific solutions to current business problems in your own workplaceto gain a future perspective on change that will prepare your organisation for tomorrow's challenges The GCCM is centred around action learning (also called 'experiential learning') which involves drawing on your personal experiences to formulate new concepts. The focus is on students as opposed to facilitators. Course exercises and issues relevant to your organisation form the content of the GCCM program. Readings from the course materials and online discussions with study colleagues encourage you to analyse your job experiences in a structured way. The aim is to develop your capacity to formulate new concepts and apply them to course projects and your workplace. Study and research time is optimised through flexible online learning in a collaborative learning environment. The program is delivered completely online. There are some opportunities for face-to-face offerings.

The objective of the GCCM is to develop effective agents of change. You and your course colleagues will learn how to influence organisational change, both through your own actions and those of others. The program provides the theoretical foundation for understanding organisational change and the practical skills to facilitate the development and implementation of change strategies successfully.

Benefits to match your interests:

to learn the practical skills, techniques and knowledge to achieve successful change in your organisation
to develop personal capabilities as a leader and change agent
to build re-shaping capabilities in your organisation to enable sustainable change
to avoid the common disruptors of change
to use new organisational change strategies to ensure sound theory underpins your practice
to develop a critical understanding of group and team dynamics
to apply the learning immediately with job-specific solutions to current business problems in your own workplace
to gain a future perspective on change that will prepare your organisation for tomorrow's challenges

The GCCM is centred around action learning (also called 'experiential learning') which involves drawing on your personal experiences to formulate new concepts. The focus is on students as opposed to facilitators. Course exercises and issues relevant to your organisation form the content of the GCCM program. Readings from the course materials and online discussions with study colleagues encourage you to analyse your job experiences in a structured way. The aim is to develop your capacity to formulate new concepts and apply them to course projects and your workplace. Study and research time is optimised through flexible online learning in a collaborative learning environment.

The program is delivered completely online. There are some opportunities for face-to-face offerings.

Learning Outcomes

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.

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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.

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Business communication: Students will harness, manage and communicate business information effectively using multiple forms of communication across different channels.

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Teamwork: Students will interact and collaborate effectively with others to achieve a common business purpose or fulfill a common business project, and reflect critically on the process and the 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.

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Global and cultural competence: Students will be aware of business systems in the wider world and actively committed to recognise and respect the cultural norms, beliefs and values of others, and will apply this knowledge to interact, communicate and work effectively in diverse environments.

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Leadership development: Students will develop the capacity to take initiative, encourage forward thinking and bring about innovation, while effectively influencing others to achieve desired results.

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Leaders

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

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

Core Courses12 Units of Credit:

Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

To apply you will need either:

A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification), and a minimum of 2 years’ professional or managerial work experience, or

At least 6 years’ professional work experience*

Note: Most of our students have at least 5 years work experience, and you need to show outstanding work and study progression to be admitted to our program with less than 3 years’ experience.

All applicants must meet the University's English requirements regardless of nationality or residency. Please refer to the UNSW English Requirements Policy for further information.

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International Students

* If you are applying based on work experience, please ensure your referee reports clearly cover at least 5 out of the last 7 years (sometimes multiple referee reports are necessary to cover 5 years).

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Progression rules are in accordance with university policy.

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

Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

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

Additional Information

Further Information

Please note that the program requirements may be subject to change. Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please visit the previous editions of the Online Handbook for pre-2019 program requirements.

Please contact AGSM Programs Admissions at:
Phone: (02) 9931 9490
Email: admissions@agsm.edu.au

Address
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AGSM Building
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Program Fees

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

0.7 - 0.8 Year(s)

Delivery Mode

Face-to-face (includes blended), Fully online

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

AQF Level

Level 8

Award Type

Graduate Certificate

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Graduate Certificate in Change Management - GradCert

Change Management

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24 Units of Credit