I hadn’t studied for over 20 years; I hadn’t studied since I left school. With the help of the staff and the tools that are available online, I overcame that. I could study anywhere, anytime, without any problems.
AIB’s online Graduate Certificate in Management (GCM) is an accredited postgraduate qualification that is highly recognised internationally.
Delivered fully online, the AIB GCM can be completed in 8 months and gives you practical skills for today’s business.
GCM Toolkits
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Why study our GCM?
- Industry-focused practical learning for today’s business.
- Gain strategic and leadership skills you can immediately apply.
- Fully online, flexible and affordable.
- Complete in 8 months, 6 start dates per year.
- Accredited and highly regarded internationally.
- Join over 16,000 students and alumni from 90 countries.
Highly achievable
For over 30 years, we’ve successfully supported more than 12,600 business school graduates, including more than 5,900 GCM graduates.

GCM GRADUATES
AIB has successfully supported more than 5,900 GCM graduates.

GCM STUDENTS
Of AIB’s 5,000+ students, over 1,500 used the GCM as an entry point to the MBA. (AIB Data 2018)
Why the Australian Institute of Business?
- The Australian Institute of Business (AIB) is Australia’s No.1 online MBA provider*, and has over 30 years of excellence in tertiary education.
- AIB offers the full suite of post-graduate business degrees, including Master of Business Administration (MBA), Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and the prestigious Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
- AIB’s programmes are fully accredited in Australia, highly regarded internationally and industry aligned.
- AIB has a global network of more than 16,000 students and alumni in over 90 countries.
- In 2016 AIB was recognised by LinkedIn as the third ‘Most Influential Education Brand’ in the world.
*Source: 2017 Higher Education Statistics, Australian Department of Education and Training (provided December 2018).
JOIN AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST ONLINE MBA PROVIDER*
*Source: 2017 Higher Education Statistics, Australian Department of Education and Training (provided December 2018)
Study anywhere, anytime
Rather than expect you to fit around us, we’ve found innovative ways to make our subjects fit around you.
100% online learning
Our innovative Student Learning Portal is your ultimate digital resource for everything you’ll need to successfully complete your GCM with the flexibility to access your learning materials, videos, podcasts and other multimedia. You’ll engage with fellow students and have key concepts explained by your Online Facilitators in webinars and forums.
COURSE STRUCTURE
GCM – The first stage of your MBA
The Graduate Certificate in Management (GCM) is an entry point and the first stage of the AIB MBA
Subjects
The Graduate Certificate in Management (GCM) comprises a total of four subjects, which includes GCM Core subjects; Leadership and Marketing Management. Two GCM Elective subjects may be chosen from Strategic Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Financial Management, Corporate Governance, Strategic Management and Project Management*.
The subject provides a scholarly and in-depth knowledge of the dynamics of leadership and how it applies to contemporary leadership practice. Modules covered include: nature and importance of leadership, leadership traits, behaviours and attitudes, leadership styles, leadership culture, ethical issues, leadership when creating change in organisations.
On completion of this subject participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of leadership theories, concepts and practice, including both traditional and contemporary forms of leadership.
- Critically evaluate modes of leadership with consideration of ethical and socially responsible practice.
- Effectively communicate and apply relevant leadership principles to address diverse needs of various stakeholders.
- Develop a critically reflective leadership model for your own development.
This subject discusses the importance and strategic role of marketing in today’s globalised and digital business environment. Students learn practical skills that impact on business growth, like how to analyse the market context in which a business or enterprise is operating, segment the market, select an appropriate target market and recommend strategic and tactical plans that co-create value for the selected target market.
On completion of this subject participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of contemporary marketing theory and practice.
- Identify a variety of relevant sources of data to undertake a context analysis of the market.
- Create an evidence based, ethical and innovative marketing solution that aligns with customer value.
- Communicate marketing knowledge, skills and ideas to others clearly, persuasively and credibly.
This subject provides an in-depth knowledge of issues critical for the efficient and effective management of operations in service, public, manufacturing, not-for-profit, and other sectors. The subject covers operations management principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics including: process perspective; operations for strategic impact; designing process and operations; delivering services and goods through the supply chain; simplifying and improving operations; risk, resilience, and sustainability in operations and, operations digitalisation.
On completion of this subject participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of operations management principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics.
- Critically analyse and evaluate operations management issues.
- Clearly, concisely and credibly communicate operations management knowledge to others.
- Apply relevant principles and frameworks to develop innovative and evidence-based solutions for complex operations management issues.
This subject examines the development, concepts, and significance of the concepts and practice of Corporate Governance, and organisational governance within the context of organisational capacity building. Modules covered include: the governance partnership (investors, companies and directors); regulatory frameworks to ensure good governance; theory and principles of corporate governance; director capabilities and responsibilities; corporate risk management; compliance; ethics; ethical behaviour in organisations, and corporate social responsibility.
On completion of this subject participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary corporate governance theory, frameworks and practice.
- Critically evaluate and effectively communicate complex concepts to recommend improvements relating to corporate governance and organisational issues.
- Apply corporate governance laws, theory and techniques to professional practice in an ethical manner.
This subject prepares students for effective and efficient planning and management of financial resources in organisations. The subject considers how a manager can utilise understanding of accounting and finance concepts in decision making. Modules covered include: understanding and evaluating financial statements, cost management concepts and break-even analysis, working capital management, time value of money, risk and return, basic capital investment decisions, capital structure and the cost of capital.
On completion of this subject participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of core contemporary financial management theory, techniques and practice.
- Critically evaluate and effectively communicate recommendations to address financial management issues.
- Apply financial management theory and techniques to professional practice in an ethical manner.
The subject is designed to provide understanding of the formal relationship between the employer and the employee and of the techniques and methods aimed at making that relationship more effective so that organisational goals and objectives are achieved. Modules covered include: introduction to strategic HRM, global labour markets, the changing nature of work, work design and diversity management, workforce planning, Talent management and selection, Talent retention and development, performance management, Remuneration and rewards, Evaluating HRM and return on investment.
On completion of this subject participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of strategic human resource management theory and its application in practice.
- Critically evaluate, and recommend improvements to existing human resource management strategies.
- Design and effectively communicate an evidence based human resource management initiative with consideration to ethical concerns.
- Identify and evaluate different perspectives, value systems and contemporary trends and their impact on strategic HRM.
This subject provides an in-depth knowledge of the strategic management process and gives an exposure to the concepts and theories of competing in domestic as well as international markets. Modules covered include: strategy formulation; internal and external environment; an organisation’s competitiveness; generic competitive strategies; competing in international markets; groups of businesses, diversification and strategy execution.
Pre-requisites: Three AQF Level 8 core subjects must be completed before attempting Strategic Management
On completion of this subject participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of contemporary strategic management theory, concepts and principles.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of how strategy formulation & strategy implementation processes work in contemporary organisations.
- Conduct an in-depth analysis of the internal and external environment using appropriate strategic management concepts and tools.
- Evaluate different strategic alternatives and suggest an appropriate and ethical pathway for a business to build and sustain competitive advantage.
- Demonstrate ability to synthesise a range of business and management concepts when undertaking strategic analysis.
This subject provides the skills and knowledge required to successfully manage projects in service, public, not-for-profit, private and other sectors. The subject covers various practical frameworks and emerging topics including: contemporary approaches to project success; defining the project; project estimation, scheduling and strategies for reducing project duration; project risk management; managing project teams; project progress and performance evaluation; project closure and benefits realisation; project governance and ethics in project management; introduction to non-traditional project management methodologies and approaches such as agile project management and critical chain; and, overview of project management software tools.
Pre-requisites: A minimum of three AQF level 8 subjects which must include Operations Management must be completed before attempting Project Management.
On completion of this subject participants should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of project management principles, frameworks, and contemporary topics.
- Critically analyse, reflect on, and synthesise complex information, problems, principles and frameworks related to project management.
- Research and apply relevant principles and frameworks to develop innovative, ethical, and evidence-based solutions for complex project management issues.
- Clearly, concisely and credibly communicate project management knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences to inform practice.
*To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Management (GCM) a candidate must complete a minimum of 3 subjects at AQF Level 8 and maximum of 1 subject at AQF Level 9. Strategic Management and Project Management are AQF Level 9 subjects, all others are AQF Level 8.
GCM Elective subjects are also Core subjects in the AIB MBA.
GCM Toolkits
Are you looking for specific skillsets to suit your business or career goals? AIB offers specialised GCM toolkits to fast-track your path to success.
You’ll unlock your potential to position yourself ahead of the competition with a fully accredited post-graduate qualification targeting key success drivers for your business. You will develop the skills you need to become a strategic entrepreneur who can effectively manage resources, finances and projects to sustainably build and scale a business. Learn how to leverage your passion and technical knowledge and set your business on the path to a successful long-term strategy.
- Develop skills to successfully establish, build and scale a business
- Learn how to strategically manage finance, projects and human resources
- 100% online, so you can study anywhere, anytime
- Upskill in as little as 8 months
- Affordable, with proven career outcomes
- Accredited, highly regarded internationally and industry aligned
- Join over 16,000 students and graduates from 90 countries
You’ll unlock your potential to transform from a Manager to Leader with a fully accredited post-graduate qualification that will develop your strategic planning and leadership skills. You will learn efficient management of financial and human resources, and how to build effective teams. You will gain an understanding of strategic marketing to deliver customer satisfaction and succeed in today’s globalised competitive environment.
- Transform from a Manager to a Leader with strategies for success
- Learn to efficiently manage financial and human resources and build effective teams
- Understand how to gain an edge in a globalised competitive environment
- Fully online, flexible and affordable
- Upskill in as little as 8 months
- Accredited and highly regarded internationally
- Join over 16,000 students and graduates from 90 countries
- Gain strategic and operational skills to become a well-rounded project manager
- Create impact with vision and successfully engage critical stakeholders
- Develop leadership skills for effective management of project teams
- Fully online, flexible and affordable
- Upskill in as little as 8 months
- Accredited and globally recognised
- Join over 16,000 students and graduates from 90 countries
UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL AND ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
AFFORDABLE COURSE FEES
Affordability that delivers what you need, not what you don’t.
The GCM is amongst the most affordable in Australia, without sacrificing the high quality of education. As an online provider, we don’t have the expensive of maintaining campuses and lecture theatres, so you won’t pay for things you don’t need. Instead, we invest in quality education and academic teams, student support services and innovative technological advancements.
FEE-HELP
In addition to our very affordable course fees, we are FEE-HELP approved for students who are Australian citizens or those who hold appropriate visas. We also offer instalment options, so that the GCM remains an investment and not a liability.
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Australia
2020 Course fees (AUD)
$3,147 per subject
$12,588 total course cost
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Each subject will require a textbook or eTextbook, costing between $50-$200 each
HIGHLY ACCESSIBLE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Am I eligible?
To study the AIB GCM you only need ONE of the following:
Minimum 5 years experience
A minimum of five years relevant work experience, which includes at least three years management experience, or significant technical experience.
An Advanced Diploma
An Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree (AQF Level 6) or learning equivalent to an AQF Level 6 qualification and at least three years relevant work experience.
A Bachelor’s Degree
A Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) and at least two years relevant work experience.
MBA Pathway non-award course
Completion of the AIB MBA Pathway non-award course with a minimum pass rate of 50% for all summative assessments.
Minimum GMAT score of 550
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 550 and at least three years relevant work experience.
In addition, students must have access to a computer that meets the following requirements.
Student Visa Holders
AIB is not a CRICOS-registered provider and is unable to enrol Student Visa holders.
HAVE YOU STARTED A POST-GRADUATE QUALIFICATION ELSEWHERE?
You may be able to transfer to the AIB GCM, and may even be eligible for fee reductions.
ACCREDITED & RECOGNISED
Delivered by the Australian Institute of Business catering specifically to working adults, AIB’s GCM is fully accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and highly regarded internationally.
AIB’s graduates are seen by employers as valuable leaders that drive business growth.
Here’s a snapshot of our range of memberships and listings:
- International Association of Universities (IAU)
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) International Quality Group
- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
- Australian Human Resource Institute (AHRI)
- Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA)
Recognised & Respected
Join a global business network
The Australian Institute of Business is a truly global community with over 16,000 students, alumni, academics and industry experts from over 90 countries.
Our students stand out
The best in ASX employ the best from AIB. Our alumni work for 65% of ASX 100 listed companies.
A rich history in education
We were Australia’s first private provider accredited to offer the full range of business degrees, including Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and the prestigious Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
A trusted business school
The Australian Institute of Business was recognised in 2015 as ‘Australia’s Most Influential Brand’ on LinkedIn, and recognised in 2016 as the third ‘Most Influential Educational Brand’ in the world.
Throughout the GCM, you’ll have exclusive access to guest lecture videos that bring theory to life, inspire innovation and accelerate your business performance.
GLOBAL NETWORK
STUDY FROM ANYWHERE
Alumni
Join more than 18,000 students, alumni, academics and industry experts from over 90 countries. As an AIB student you’ll have access to this rapidly growing global business network.


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