Strategic Thinking
Develop critical and strategic approaches to contemporary business decision-making.
Postgraduate Business Qualification
Graduate Certificate in Management
Develop advanced business knowledge and management capability through a focused postgraduate qualification built around strategic and critical thinking.
Course Code: CRS1401440
CRICOS: 112703D
Mode of Delivery
On-Campus
AQF Level
8
Duration
6 Months Full Time
Location
Adelaide, SA & Melbourne, VIC
Course Fee
2026 Intakes
Mar · Jul · Nov
Why study the GCM?
Advance your management knowledge in six months
The Graduate Certificate in Management at Adelaide Institute of Higher Education provides an opportunity to develop advanced business knowledge and management skills built upon a foundation of strategic and critical thinking.
The qualification is designed for career-focused individuals seeking formal postgraduate business study that can support progression into team leader, supervisory and management roles.
The course combines one core subject with three electives, allowing students to tailor part of their study around areas such as people and organisations, accounting and finance, international economics, entrepreneurship, marketing, project management, corporate finance, law and human resources.
Management Capability
Build knowledge applicable to leadership, supervision and management environments.
Six-Month Qualification
Complete the qualification in one study period when undertaking full-time study.
Pathway to the MBA
Successful completion represents one quarter of the required study for the AIHE MBA.
Postgraduate pathway
Start with the GCM. Continue into the MBA.
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Management, students will have completed one quarter of the study required for AIHE's Master of Business Administration, providing a pathway to further postgraduate business study.
Course overview
Graduate Certificate in Management at a glance
A focused four-subject postgraduate qualification available to domestic and international students in Adelaide and Melbourne.
Course Code
CRS1401440
CRICOS Code
112703D
Duration
6 months full-time or
1 year part-time.
Full-Time Study Load
4 subjects per study period.
Structure
1 core subject and
3 elective subjects.
Total Subjects
4 subjects.
Total Course Credit
20 credit points.
Credit per Subject
5 credit points.
AQF Level
Australian Qualifications Framework
Level 8.
Campuses
Adelaide Campus and Melbourne Campus.
Applicants
Available to domestic and international students.
International students undertake full-time study.
Plan your study
2026 intakes and tuition fees
The Graduate Certificate in Management has three commencement opportunities during 2026.
2026 commencement dates
Study period intakes
SP 1
9 March 2026
SP 2
6 July 2026
SP 3
2 November 2026
Tuition fee
2026 course fees
Domestic Student
$8,400
Per study period
International Student
$14,438
Per study period
Fees are subject to AIHE's published fee schedule and applicable conditions. Students should check current fee information before accepting an offer.
Entry requirements
Are you eligible to study the GCM?
AIHE provides several postgraduate admission pathways, including options that recognise previous study and relevant industry experience.
Academic & Experience Requirements
- An Australian Bachelor's Degree or an international qualification equivalent to AQF Level 7; or
- An Australian Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or equivalent AQF Level 6 international qualification, plus at least 2 years of industry experience at supervisory level; or
- At least 5 years of industry experience, including at least 3 years of management or supervisory experience.
English Language Requirements
- Students whose native language is not English must satisfy AIHE's English language requirements.
- IELTS Academic: overall score of 6.0 with no band below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent.
- Other accepted evidence and pathways are detailed in AIHE's current Admissions Criteria.
Eligible applicants may apply for Credit Transfer or Recognition of Prior Learning. Learn more about Credit Transfer and RPL.
Subject outline
What will you study?
Complete one compulsory strategic thinking subject and select three electives from the available postgraduate management subject pool.
Core
1 Subject
Electives
Choose 3 Subjects
Total
20 Credit Points
Core
BUS9001
Strategic & Critical Thinking in Business
Choose three elective subjects
BUS9002
Managing People & Organisations
BUS9004
Accounting & Finance
BUS9005
Economics for International Business
BUS9006
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
BUS9007
Strategic Marketing Management
BUS9020
Project Management for Innovation
BUS9023
Corporate Finance
BUS9024
Law for Leaders
BUS9026
Strategic Human Resource Management
Learning methodology
Postgraduate study with practical application
Study combines academic concepts with activities designed to develop analysis, communication and management capability.
Seminars & Lectures
Participate in seminars, lectures, group activities, case studies and practical support sessions.
Collaborative Learning
Develop ideas through group activities, discussion, problem-solving and interaction with classmates.
Assessment
Assessment may include group and individual assignments, examinations, tests, role plays, quizzes, presentations and participation.
Credit & RPL
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning may be available to eligible students on application.
MBA progression
25%
Completing the GCM represents one quarter of the study required for AIHE's MBA.
Continue your studies
Your Graduate Certificate can be the first stage of your MBA
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Management are well positioned to continue into the Master of Business Administration. The GCM contributes four subjects towards the sixteen-subject MBA structure.
Explore Master of Business Administration
Graduate Certificate in Management
Ready to take the next step in your management career?
Explore your eligibility and application pathway for the Graduate Certificate in Management at Adelaide Institute of Higher Education. For application enquiries, contact info@aihe.sa.edu.au.
