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What is a graduate certificate?

A graduate certificate is a short, focused postgraduate program designed to provide subject matter expertise in specific areas. At AGSM, our business graduate certificates can be completed 100% online or with face-to-face options in Sydney and give you the flexibility to shape your studies to suit your lifestyle and career goals.

Why study a graduate certificate?

Graduate certificates are ideal for professionals looking to enhance their skills quickly. Our business graduate certificates focus on contemporary challenges and focus areas across business and leadership, such as Sustainable and Inclusive Business, Change Management, Strategic Management and Digital Innovation. They provide a valuable stand-alone qualification but are often used as a stepping stone to an MBA. At AGSM, a graduate certificate gives you 4 course credits into the MBA.

Why study a graduate certificate at AGSM?

AGSM’s Graduate Certificates are designed to provide practical, relevant education led by world-class academics and industry practitioners. With options to study online or in person in Sydney, our programs are flexible to fit your needs. Choose from seven specialised programs to develop your expertise and advance your career:

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Learn more about our specialisations

Explore your options.

Graduate Certificate in Change Management

Enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Change Management to gain the foundational knowledge required for change management success.

Graduate Certificate in Digital Innovation

Learn from world-class academics and industry practitioners to build and develop strategic abilities around entrepreneurship and corporate innovation.

Graduate Certificate in Leadership

Be inspired to guide others, formulate strategies and be a part of organisational success when you enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership.

Graduate Certificate in Management

Unlock the foundational knowledge required for success in organisational management with the Graduate Certificate in Management.

Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management

Learn the management of modern, sustainable and technology-rich organisations, and how to generate, communicate and fulfil strategic visions.

Graduate Certificate in Sustainable & Inclusive Business

Equip yourself to understand and effectively respond to the sustainability challenges that are dramatically reshaping business.

Graduate Certificate in Technology Management

Focus on the future of technology with a Graduate Certificate in Technology Management that will encourage your entrepreneurial spirit. 

Cost of a graduate certificate

The cost of a graduate certificate at AGSM varies depending on the specialisation. You’ll find detailed information about costs on the individual program page.

  • Domestic students can expect to pay between $20,220 and $24,300 for a graduate certificate at AGSM.

    As an Australian citizen, you may be eligible for the Australian Government's FEE-HELP scheme. Please visit  for more information.

  • International students can expect to pay between AUD$21,360 and AUD$24,720 for a graduate certificate at AGSM.  

Career opportunities

Graduates of AGSM’s Graduate Certificate programs are equipped with specialised knowledge and practical skills that are highly valued across industries. These credentials can enhance your current role, open new career paths and serve as a pathway to further study at the master's level.

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