AGSM Graduate Certificate in Change Management
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 0.7 - 1.4 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended), Online
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 7315
- CRICOS code -
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2024 Indicative first year full fee
- $20,500*
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2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $20,500*
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2024 Indicative first year full fee
- $22,000*
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2024 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $22,500*
Fees
Fees
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Experiential learning
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Industry-aligned
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Face-to-face and online
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Discover a career in one of the most interesting and integral aspects of business. In the Graduate Certificate in Change Management, you’ll gain foundational knowledge in core business disciplines that will help you incite change and transformation within organisations. Apply core strategic frameworks and concepts, understand governance and culture, and lead teams to higher performance.
This flexible postgraduate program is designed for professionals who want to access senior roles centred around change management. The program provides a thorough understanding of change management processes and the practical skills to implement change across a variety of industries and business functions.
The AGSM Graduate Certificate in Change Management is a stand-alone postgraduate qualification and can be completed as a pathway to an AGSM MBA (Change) or AGSM MBA (Executive) program.
Key features
Join a collaborative learning environment
Develop valued relationships with your peers and learn from industry professionals when you join this dedicated change management course at AGSM. You’ll be encouraged to apply your learnings immediately to your work while leveraging your industry experience for your course assessments.
Expand your managerial talents
Become more involved in your organisation’s strategic decisions and position yourself for career advancement in leadership. You’ll develop the solid management skills required to help a team overcome resistance so you can better align business decisions to operating models.
Build skills to inspire change
Learn how to strategise and implement change management processes, building the confidence to become a successful agent of change. You’ll also learn to adapt the principles of change management to meet your client or organisation’s needs.
What is a Change Manager?
A Change Manager acts as a bridge between the leadership team and the rest of the organisation, ensuring that changes are adopted efficiently and align with the overall strategic goals of the company. Their primary goal is to ensure that all change management processes are implemented smoothly and successfully, minimising resistance and maximising employee engagement and adoption.
Throughout this change management course you will be encouraged to think critically and gain insights into the concepts and principles of making better change decisions. You will learn how to develop and implement strategies successfully, align business decisions with operating models, governance, and culture, and lead for high performance. The program covers the importance of power and influence, models for leading change, and mastering the complexity and diversity of management. Additionally, it integrates current and emerging approaches and frameworks for change management to ensure alignment between leadership and organisational purpose.
Why study this degree at UNSW?
Flexible, part-time study
We consciously build flexibility into our postgraduate courses to allow professionals to balance work, study and other commitments. You can choose to study fully online or a combination of face-to-face and online. Designed for maximum convenience, UNSW’s AGSM courses are delivered during the evening and/or weekends.
Join Australia’s #1 Business School
AGSM is part of UNSW Business School, which has been named Australia’s top business school for the second consecutive year.* As an AGSM student, you’ll learn from the best and get access to a range of MBA-level courses drawn from our globally renowned programs.
Accelerate your career growth
ҳ’s Career Accelerator is here to help develop your professional network and propel your career to new heights. With a team of expert employment and careers specialists at your disposal, you’ll be given the opportunity to connect with organisations to discuss your future in leadership.
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Entry requirements
You will need to have:
- 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
Note: Meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee you will be offered a place on this program.
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:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
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.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Entry requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Change Management (7315) is open to International Students studying offshore. This program is not eligible for international student visa.
International entry requirements
A recognised undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) and a minimum of 2 years of professional or managerial work experience, or
At least 6 years of professional work experience
Note: Meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee you will be offered a place in this program.
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:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
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.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
ҳ’s dedicated change management course is ideal for those looking to take a deep dive into the significance of power and influence models for leading change. This program will challenge you to think critically and develop useful insights about the concepts and principles of making better change decisions for various organisations.
Current and emerging approaches and frameworks for change management are embedded throughout the program to help establish an alignment between leadership and organisational purpose.
Full program structure
The Graduate Certificate in Change Management is a flexible, part-time program that can be completed in as little as 8 months or up to 2 years. The program consists of 24 units of credit (UOC) when taken as a standalone program. Students must complete:
2 core courses – 12 UOC
- Approaches to Change
- Change Skills
2 prescribed electives – 12 UOC
- Corporate Innovation
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Implementing Strategy
- Project Management
- Systems for Change
Future careers
Graduates are equipped to become key players in guiding organisations through transitions, enhancing their adaptability and resilience. With the ability to act as Change Agents and Change Management Advisors, graduates are well-prepared to influence and support transformational initiatives across diverse industries, ensuring that change management processes are implemented smoothly and sustainably.
Potential careers
- Business Analyst
- Change Management Consultant
- Communications Manager
- HR Change Specialist
- IT Change Manager
- Learning and Development Manager
- Organisational Development Consultant
- Process Optimisation Specialist
- Program Manager
- Project Manager
- Strategy Implementation Manager
- Transformation Director
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.
If you would like to undertake a pre-assessment of your eligibility to apply for the AGSM Graduate Certificate in Change Management program, please email your CV to admissions@agsm.edu.au and a team member will be in touch.
Ready to start your application?
If you would like to undertake a pre-assessment of your eligibility to apply for the AGSM Graduate Certificate in Change Management program, please email your CV to admissions@agsm.edu.au and a team member will be in touch.
Ready to start your application?
Fees & Scholarships
*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.
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.
*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.
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.
Scholarships
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“Managing change is really important in any business, especially in aviation. The ability to study completely online helped me manage my study and assessments around my schedule. And with AGSM @ UNSW Business School’s exceptional reputation, I knew I was making the right choice.”
