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Graduate Certificate in Transition and Succession Planning

Graduate Certificate.
University of New England

80

in world overall ranking*

14

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This graduate certificate builds specialist capability in transition and succession planning amid Australia’s ageing population and significant intergenerational wealth transfer. You’ll learn to support individuals, business owners and entrepreneurs to plan smooth changes in asset ownership, management and control, including in family enterprises such as farming businesses. It’s delivered online and is designed to strengthen professional practice in business transition planning.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue or enhance roles advising on business and family succession, intergenerational transition and wealth transfer planning. Career pathways can include succession or transition planning specialist, adviser in family business services, or roles supporting owners with governance and continuity planning. The course can complement careers in accounting, financial planning, legal and business advisory contexts, particularly where complex ownership and management transitions occur.

Entry requirements

Entry is based on a bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline (or overseas equivalent).


Living Costs in Armidale**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 851 - 1,125
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 764 - 1,010
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 3 - 5
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 365 - 483

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$16,008 per program

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A$15,216 per program

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Information

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2 years

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February, June, October

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Online
Armidale

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GCTSP

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconUNE INTERNATIONAL BURSARY

25% of tuition fees

tick iconUNE INTERNATIONAL ACCOMMODATION SCHOLARSHIP

A$11,000

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