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Graduate Certificate in Management

at Victoria University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

092490D

CRICOS provider code

00124K

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

26 weeks

Tuition (whole course)

A$15,500 total

Per year

A$31,000/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Graduate Certificate in Management at Victoria University is a six-month course designed for people looking to develop core business and leadership skills to move into management roles or to supplement existing experience. The course is structured to cover key aspects of modern management, such as organisational behaviour, project management, business strategy, and leadership in the workplace. You’ll study in Melbourne, gaining insight into the business environment of Australia’s second-largest city and building networks that can help your career.

This qualification is made up of specific units of study, each contributing to the overall credit points required for the award. These units are focused on practical knowledge and critical thinking, and assessment often includes case studies, group work, and real-world business problem-solving. Victoria University’s strong links with industry provide context and situational learning to help students see the relevance of each topic. There is no requirement for a capstone project at this level, but group projects and applied assignments are common, reflecting current workplace practice.

You’ll develop skills in communication, managing teams, strategic decision-making, and evaluating organisational performance. The course is suitable for professionals from various industries who want to step into supervisory or coordinator roles, as well as those planning to continue to higher-level business studies. Melbourne's business hub offers opportunities for networking, and the course is a recognised Australian qualification under the AQF, which may help with career plans both locally and overseas. Students on a student visa can usually work up to 48 hours per fortnight while studying. It’s important to confirm details and current requirements on the official Victoria University and government sites before applying.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Entry-level management roles in corporate and small businesses
Project or team leader positions in the public or private sector
Business coordinator and administrative supervisor roles
Opportunities in consulting firms, financial services, and government agencies in Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Graduate Certificate in Management at Victoria University?

It typically takes 26 weeks, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$15,500 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Entry-level management roles in corporate and small businessesProject or team leader positions in the public or private sectorBusiness coordinator and administrative supervisor rolesOpportunities in consulting firms, financial services, and government agencies in Australia

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