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

Live Online Delivery

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.