Overview

This Graduate Certificate is designed for business professionals who are seeking to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to become more sustainable leaders and to make more sustainable decisions in their work. It will help them to understand the sustainability topics that are dramatically reshaping the way we do business, … For more content click the Read More button below. It will help students to become more valuable leaders for their organisation and society. They will complete this program with a more sustainable mindset and a sustainability toolkit that they can apply immediately in their organisation and in their life.

Learning Outcomes

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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.
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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 fulfil 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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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 (Executive) Program, with course credit provided for these courses.

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

Program Fees

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