Graduate Certificate in Management

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Management builds practical skills to plan, initiate and deliver initiatives that meet organisational management goals. It introduces contemporary management practices and provides a postgraduate pathway into CQUniversity graduate diplomas, including areas such as human resource management, international business, marketing and leading organisational change. This is a Graduate Certificate qualification in business and management.

Career outcome

Graduates can target roles applying contemporary management practice across a range of organisations. Typical opportunities include business consulting and middle to senior-level management positions, supporting planning, coordination and change initiatives. The course can also serve as a pathway to further postgraduate business study for broader career progression. This is a Graduate Certificate qualification in business and management. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)