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Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Capability (C5X)

Overview (2027)

Key Information

Duration

Minimum 0.5 years, up to a maximum of 2 years.

This course is available to study only on a part-time basis
Duration
Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Hobart
Semester 1
Online
Semester 1

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Capability is designed to cultivate your leadership potential by exploring the complex and evolving nature of leadership in contemporary organisations. This course introduces foundational and emerging concepts in leadership and organisational behaviour, challenging students to critically examine leadership as a position of authority, a dynamic process, and a contextually embedded practice.

Across four units, you’ll investigate how leaders shape organisational cultures that foster capability development through behaviours, character, and ethical practice. You’ll be encouraged to explore diverse approaches to leadership, including Indigenous perspectives and alternative models that challenge traditional paradigms.

The course is delivered through a blend of online and face-to-face learning, including live case studies, guest lectures, simulations, and peer-to-peer discussions. Flipped classroom methods allow you to engage with materials flexibly, while interactive tutorials and workshops provide opportunities to co-create knowledge with academics, industry experts, and fellow students.

By the end of the course, you’ll have developed a more expansive and critical view of leadership, equipping you with the insight and confidence to question conventional approaches and adopt creative, context-sensitive strategies for building organisational capability and delivering stakeholder value. This course prepares you to be part of a new generation of leaders who can guide organisations through complexity, uncertainty, and change.

Key contacts

Current student enrolment questions and advice UConnect
Course CoordinatorDr Toby Newstead
  • 1 Evaluate, critique and re-conceptualise theory and practice of leadership as it applies to organisational capability development for application in contemporary organisations.
  • 2 Critically reflect upon concepts and theory of leadership practice with particular focus on non-traditional approaches to inform the development of leadership capability in diverse and complex contexts.

Throughout this course, you'll be deeply engaged and frequently exposed to industry-relevant, practical business and organisational issues. Live case analysis, industry visits, peer-to-peer learning, and masterclasses will all provide opportunities to link theory to practice, ensuring your learning is theoretically rigorous and practically applicable.

Applied Employment Skills Package

The Applied Employment Skills Package is an ‘opt in’ program designed to develop your professional networks, confidence, and the skills needed to succeed in the job market. The package includes regular workshops, discussion groups, and presentations, as well as sessions focused on writing CVs, preparing job applications, and developing interview skills. Additionally, you’ll choose from a range of activities to accumulate enough points to earn a Certificate of Completion and a badge, which can be shared on social media and added to your CV.

University of Tasmania Tax Clinic

Available as an internship (elective unit) or volunteer (non-credit), the Tax Clinic is designed to build practical experience as a tax professional. Supported by the ATO, and under guidance from experienced educators, you'll have the opportunity to provide quality tax advice related to a range of areas, including annual tax returns, small business enquiries, advocacy on tax regulation and legislation, Centrelink assistance and payments, superannuation and retirement, and pension related issues or concerns.

Career outcomes

Leadership is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for high-performing teams and organisations. Graduates of this course will possess the knowledge, skills, and capabilities to lead effectively across a broad range of industries and sectors. You'll learn how to refine and enhance both your own leadership potential and that of others. You'll graduate prepared to embed ethical and contemporary leadership practices within and throughout your organisation, fostering enhanced individual and organisational capability.

Completing this course will equip you for roles such as:

  • General manager
  • Executive team member
  • Team, department, or sector leader
  • Internal or external leadership development practitioner
  • Human resource professional ⁠

Course structure

To graduate from the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Organisational Capability, you must satisfactorily complete 50 credit points of study from the core units listed below in the schedule.

Please note this course is currently available on a part-time enrolment basis only. 

Entry requirements

Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • A completed AQF7 Bachelor Degree or above, or approved equivalent, in any discipline.

An equivalent qualification from an overseas institution is as assessed by the University with reference to the equivalencies identified by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).

Applicants with work experience
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

  • At least three (3) years’ management experience.

To be eligible for the degree, you need to provide evidence that shows your work experience meets the minimum requirements. This includes submitting a copy of your CV and two letters of reference from your line managers or equivalent positions. The minimum level of management experience required is supervisory, team leader, or business manager experience. If you have worked as a sole trader or consultant, you must provide a copy of your CV and two testimonials or references from clients that provide evidence of capability consistent with the entry requirements.

This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options. 

Graduates of the Tasmanian Leaders Program (https://www.tasmanianleaders.org.au/) will receive credit for one 12.5 credit point unit, BMA726 Contemporary Issues in Organisational Leadership, with the Graduate Certificate (C5X).

 

Students who successfully complete the graduate Certificate in Leadership and Capability (C5X) are eligible for 50 credit points (4 units) into a non-specialised MBA (Global).

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.

Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $8,696

How is this calculated?

This is an estimate. The calculation is based on the average part-time enrolment for this course in 2026. All figures are indicative only for 2027. Actual tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.

These figures do not include other costs such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). For further information, please visit Scholarships, fees and costs.

HECS-HELP loans

You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.

Further information on student loans and a CSP eligibility checker can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.

Domestic scholarships

For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.

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