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AGSM Graduate Certificate in Change Management

Designed for professionals looking to develop their career, make a career transition and/or change their career path. The AGSM Graduate Certificate in Change Management can also be undertaken as a pathway to an AGSM MBA (Change) or MBA (Executive) degree.

Commencing Terms: Term 1, 2 & 3
Duration: 0.7 - 0.8 Year(s)
Delivery Mode: Face-to-face (includes blended), Online
Campus: Kensington
Codes: Program code 7315; CRICOS code -

2024 Indicative first year full fee: $20,500*
: $20,500*
2024 Indicative first year full fee: $22,000*
2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree: $22,500*

Experiential learning
Industry-aligned
Face-to-face and online

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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Change Management (GCCM) is designed for practising managers interested in managing change. The program centres on action learning, also called experiential learning, which involves drawing on your personal experiences to formulate new concepts.

Course exercises and issues that are relevant to your organisation form the content of the Graduate Certificate. Readings from the course materials and online discussions with colleagues encourage you to analyse your job experiences in a structured way. The GCCM structure is designed to be flexible, with the certificate delivered completely online.

Who should choose this Graduate Certificate?

Those choosing this certificate are practising managers keen to achieve successful change in their organisation.

Why study at UNSW?

UNSW Business School equips the next generation of business professionals with the skills to thrive in an ever-changing world.

The aim of this certificate is to develop your capacity to formulate new concepts regarding change management and to be able to apply them to course projects and your workplace.

Program Code

7315

Campus

Kensington

Total Units of Credit (UOC)

Indicative Enrolments

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Entry requirements

All applicants are required to complete and submit an on-line application in accordance with instructions available on the AGSM website (see AGSM Admissions Policy). To apply for the Graduate Certificate in Change Management, students will need either:

A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) and a minimum of 2 years professional, or
Managerial work experience, or
At least 6 years professional work experience.

English language requirements

If English isn’t your first language, you may be required to provide evidence that your English language ability meets our requirements. Please refer to the UNSW English Requirements Policy for further information.

If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

Please note: You can apply for an English waiver based on directly relevant work experience, in the relevant industry or equivalent discipline practice, in an English-speaking country or workplace where the sole language of business was English.

A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) and a minimum of 2 years professional, or
Managerial work experience, or
At least 6 years professional work experience.

English language requirements

Program structure

The AGSM Graduate Certificate in Change Management is a complete stand-alone qualification and can be undertaken as a pathway to an AGSM Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. It has been designed for leaders to gain the foundational knowledge required for change management success. Providing a thorough grounding in core business disciplines and prepares students to move beyond functional areas and to begin to view organisations holistically for successful and impactful leadership positions.

Students will be challenged to think critically and to develop useful insights about the concepts and principles on making better change decisions. This includes how to develop and successfully implement strategy, aligning business decisions to operating models, governance and culture, leading for high performance, the significance of power and influence, models for leading change and mastering the complexity and plurality of management. Current and emerging approaches and frameworks for change management are embedded throughout the program to help establish an alignment between leadership and organisation purpose.

For detailed course information, visit the Graduate Certificate in Change Management program page.

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Potential careers

Business Management
Government Management
Organisational Change

How to apply

Before applying for admission, candidates must satisfy the entry requirements. Information on how to apply including application dates and checklist can be found on the AGSM How to apply page.

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Before applying for admission, candidates must satisfy the entry requirements. Information on how to apply including application dates and checklist can be found on the AGSM How to apply page.

Ready to start your application?

Apply now

Fees & Scholarships

2024 Indicative First Year Full Fee

$20,500*

2024 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree

$20,500*

Tuition fees are charged on a term basis irrespective of when studies are commenced. Information on fees can be found on the AGSM Program fees page.

Financing your study

FEE-HELP is an interest-free loan facility provided by the Australian Government for eligible students enrolled in postgraduate studies. To be eligible you must be an Australian citizen. You can borrow up to the maximum of the tuition fee charged for each course in which you enrol.

Please visit Study Assist for more information. For information and advice about financial affairs please review UNSW's information on fees.

*Fees are subject to annual review (or when required) by the University and may vary accordingly.

Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the program. The indicative fees listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).

You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.

2024 Indicative First Year Fee

$22,000*

2024 Indicative Fee to Complete Degree

$22,500*

*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).

Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.

Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.

Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit UNSW International.

Scholarships

The Australian Graduate School of Management (AGSM) awards more than $2 million in scholarships every year to enable a diverse range of students, across a wide range of industries, sectors, and nationalities, to achieve a world-class business education.

Featured scholarship

AGSM National Reach Scholarship

The AGSM National Reach Scholarship gives high-achieving students from other Australian states and territories access to AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program located in Sydney.

AGSM Women in Leadership Scholarship

The AGSM Women in Leadership Scholarship will enable outstanding female leaders to complete a world-class Full-Time MBA.

AGSM Indigenous Leaders Scholarship

The AGSM Indigenous Leaders Scholarship is designed to provide support to an Australian Indigenous student who receive an offer of admission to one of the AGSM @ UNSW Business School programs:

AGSM Full-Time MBA
AGSM MBA (Executive)
AGSM MBAX

AGSM Excellence Scholarship

The AGSM Excellence Scholarship will give MBA candidates who have a proven track record of academic and professional excellence an opportunity to participate in AGSM’s Full-Time MBA program.

AGSM Leadership Excellence Scholarship

The AGSM Leadership Excellence Scholarship will give outstanding leaders access to a world-class Full-Time MBA.

LGBTI Leadership Award
Sport Leadership Award
Military Leadership Award
Entrepreneurial Leadership Award
Community Leadership Award

AGSM Alumni Community Leader Scholarship

The AGSM Alumni Community Leader Scholarship is open to talented emerging leaders and managers currently working in the not-for-profit sector applying for either the AGSM MBA (Executive) or the AGSM MBAX program and will cover the full tuition fees for the program, including EY residential costs.