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Online Learning The Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership will develop graduates’ capacity to lead strategically in our contemporary, changing society. Graduates will develop capability to integrate specialised technical and theoretical knowledge relevant to organisational leadership and management; exercise leadership judgement to solve problems in organisations and engage with overarching ethical issues. The course is framed by a foundational unit which emphasises the need for leaders to think reflectively and mindful of the impact that bias might have on their leadership practices and decision making.
This AQF Level 8 Qualification is based on contemporary scholarly research, Biblical values, and the Christian intellectual tradition. Each unit of the four units within the Graduate Certificate aims to develop your knowledge, skills, and worldview to lead and manage in difficult times.
The CHC Graduate Certificate in Management is delivered via a concentrated model, where students undertake one unit per study period of seven weeks.
The CHC Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership provides a pathway to further studies as part of the CHC Masters of Business Administration (MBA). It also provides a pathway into the Master of Education for students who hold a recognised initial teacher qualification.
Admission Criteria
RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION
Applicants with recent secondary education are not eligible for admission to this course.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) STUDIES
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are not eligible for admission to this course.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Applicants with a Bachelor degree in any field are eligible for admission to this course.
WORK LIFE EXPERIENCE
Applicants with a Minimum 5 years of relevant experience are eligible for admission to this course.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.
| EXAMINATION | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 (at least 6.0 in all subtests) |
| PTE (Academic) | 59 (at least 51 in all subtests) |
| TOEFL (PBT) | 577 |
| TOEFL (IBT) | 90 (at least 16 in Listening, Reading; 21 in Writing; 18 in Speaking) |
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to think creatively, be curious and innovate.
The CHC Business curriculum is underpinned by Biblical values and the Christian intellectual tradition that will encourage you think to think holistically about your leadership and management.
The CHC Business program, run over six study periods each year, offers you flexibility as you can complete your units to suit your lifestyle.
Our units are 100% online to suit students who seek to undertake study while working full-time .This means you can access the material whenever and wherever suits you.
Course Structure
The Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership consists of 3 core units and 1 elective unit.
In planning their courses, students must consult the Business Courses Guide for information regarding course rules and requirements, including unit prerequisite requirements.
Fees & Scholarships
FEES
SCHOLARSHIPS
CHC has a number of scholarships available in particular course areas to help students who are coming to CHC as school-leavers.
The Government also provides some financial assistance to students to help the transition into study.
Further information about scholarships and government financial assistance is available below.
CONTACT US
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