
Graduate Certificate in Applied Business
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Business is designed for managers aspiring to move into more senior positions. This program teaches you the skills to boost your performance and upgrade your skillset, preparing you to be mentored for C-Suite roles. Our focus is on providing you with practical learning that can be integrated into your existing role.
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.
Upgrade your skills
- Analyse complex situations
- Innovate
- Problem solve
- Manage projects
- Communicate effectively
- Lead change management
Learning outcomes
- Learn transformational and collaborative practices and strategic leadership
- Provide strategic leadership during times of dynamic change
- Develop a change process with a clear rationale for the change and its objectives
- Learn how to source financial data, liaise and negotiate with stakeholders, create financial management systems, manage costs, and be able to change track when unforeseen events occur
- Develop skills for creating a culture of innovative thinking and practice from the top down
- Manage complex situations with a high level of innovation and problem solving
- Develop strategic skills necessary to develop and implement a successful operational plan
Stretch your career further
Students can enhance their career opportunities by gaining additional leadership and management skills – an important asset in a today’s complex and changing business environment. The below examples demonstrate the types of roles graduates can attain.
- Senior manager
- Change manager
- Business lead
- Change lead
Why Swinburne?
Delivered by facilitators who are industry experts
Participant course training manual
Live Online delivery allows you to do the course from anywhere
Access to our team of Customer Development Advisors

Our Live Online delivery
Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face-to-face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.