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Why study the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership

A successful business career requires an understanding of different business environments and the ability to lead teams to optimum performance. The Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership is designed for professionals who already have some leadership or supervisory experience and want to take their career to the next level.

The program will enhance your understanding of the key competencies and skills required for executive career development. It focuses on core business activities such as finance, marketing, leadership and strategy. You will learn about contemporary issues in leadership and understand the communication and negotiation skills required to successfully lead a team.

This program is not available for international students in 2017.

Summary

  • Program code
    5416
  • Faculty
    Business, Economics and Law
  • Duration
  • Commencing
    Semester 1 (19 Feb, 2018)
    Semester 2 (23 Jul, 2018)
    Summer Semester (26 Nov, 2018)
  • Program level
    Postgraduate Coursework
  • Units
    8
  • Delivery location
    Brisbane CBD
  • AQF
    Level 8

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree or equivalent with a GPA of at least 4.00 on a 7 point scale and four years full-time work experience post-graduation including at least two of the four years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role as approved by the Executive Dean; OR seven years full-time work experience including at least three of the seven years full-time work experience gained while working in a dedicated supervisory/management role as approved by the Executive Dean.

Program structure

Courses

The courses offered in the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).

Courses Program Rules

The Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.

Program Rules

To have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.

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