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Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management (PGCertBM) - Strategic Management

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Postgraduate Certificate in Business Management (PGCertBM) - Strategic Management

Lead with Vision. Shape the Future of Business.
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Who is this programme for?

This programme is designed for early to mid-career professionals, aspiring strategic leaders, and career changers looking to transition into strategy-focused roles or advance to director-level positions. It also supports entrepreneurs and innovators seeking to strengthen their strategic expertise to scale their ventures.

Group Icon 1Who is this programme for?

This programme is designed for early to mid-career professionals, aspiring strategic leaders, and career changers looking to transition into strategy-focused roles or advance to director-level positions. It also supports entrepreneurs and innovators seeking to strengthen their strategic expertise to scale their ventures.

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PGCertBM in Strategic Management

 

This Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Management is more than a degree—it is your first step to becoming an agile, socially responsible leader equipped to drive impactful change in today’s complex business landscape.

What are the key benefits?

Future-Focused Curriculum & Industry Relevance:
Build expertise in AI, digital disruption, sustainability, and business analytics, ensuring you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Real-World Application & Career Growth:
Apply your learning through a consulting project, developing strategic leadership skills for roles in finance, technology, government, and non-profits, while expanding your professional network.

Flexible, High-Impact Learning Designed for Leaders:
Designed to fit around work and life commitments, the programme offers interactive live sessions, peer collaboration, and dedicated support, connecting you with like-minded professionals and industry leaders for long-term career success.

Staircase into the Masters:
Through achieving academic capability in the PGCertBM in Strategic Management, you can then transition into completing the courses necessary for the 180-point Master of Business Management programme.

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Entry Requirements

A relevant Bachelor’s degree

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Duration

1 year part-time

Next Start Dates

Quarter 4:
15 September 2025

Full Programme Fees

60 pts: $5,481.60*

Note: A relevant degree may be in arts, business, creative arts and industries, education, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, sciences, or technology. If you have previously completed courses in this specific specialisation, course substitutions may be required. Please enquire to learn more.

Disclaimer: *The programme fees are indicative and estimates only. Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this webpage. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

Programme Overview

Learn more about our Strategic Management specialisation in the video below.

Not ready to commit to a full degree?


Start with one course. Continue when you’re ready.

Strategic Human Resource Management (Strategic HRM) is available as a standalone online course starting in September 2025.

Whether you’re exploring your next move or not yet ready to commit to the full MBM, this course gives you a practical, credit-bearing option with the flexibility to continue into the full degree later. An added benefit of completing this course is that it unlocks the opportunity to specialise in either HRM or Strategic Management, offering you a flexible pathway to enhance your career prospects.

Programme Structure

The PGCertBM in Strategic Management consists of four 15-point courses that are part of the MBM.

Strategic Management specialisation:

60 points:
BUSMAN 705 Strategic Human Resource Management
BUSMAN 706 Strategic Management
BUSMAN 707 Business Analytics
BUSMAN 708 Innovation in Practice

Progressing on to the Masters

To complete the 180-point MBM in Strategic Management after the PGCertBM, students will have to complete Part I and Part III as listed below.

 

MBM Part I – Core Courses
60 points:
BUSMAN 701 Managing People and Organisations
BUSMAN 702 Contemporary Marketing
BUSMAN 703 Financial Decision-making
BUSMAN 704 Supply Chain Management

MBM Part III – Applied Knowledge Courses

In Part III, students will be expected to demonstrate that they have an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge and have the ability to apply this independently in a range of professional practice contexts.

60 points:
BUSDEV 780 Personal and Team Leadership
BUSMAN 710 Consultancy Practice
BUSMAN 750 Consultancy Project in Strategic Management

Enquire Now

 

After you register your interest, our team of specialist programme consultants provide personalised advice and guide you through the application process, offering tailored pathways and highlighting the benefits, ensuring your academic choices propel your professional growth.

They will keep you informed with updates about important dates, such as the date applications will open, webinars and events, and course information as they become available.

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