Key facts
1 year part time
Course information
Learn how to lead diverse teams in the education industry to improve governance and achieve business goals.
Our Graduate Certificate of Education Business Leadership is grounded in contemporary practices and current issues in education policy. You’ll get insights into funding and finance for educational outcomes and learn essential strategies to use in the profession.
This education business course will also help you become more confident in business leadership roles, and enhance your career progression options.
Read MoreCourse structure
To be awarded a Graduate Certificate of Education Business Leadership, a student must successfully complete 4 credit points of core units as detailed below and
Key information
Campuses by intake
Campus availability varies per trimester. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Read more to learn where this course will be offered throughout the year.
Trimester 1 - March
- Start date: March
- Available at:
- Cloud Campus
Trimester 2 - July
- Start date: July
- Available at:
- Cloud Campus
Trimester 3 - November
- Start date: November
- Available at:
- Cloud Campus
Additional course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Entry requirements
Entry information
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.
Entry will be based on performance in:
- a Bachelor degree in any discipline OR
- at least three years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library.
Fees and scholarships
Fee information
Learn more about fees and your options for paying.
The available fee places for this course are detailed above.
Tuition fees are determined by your enrolment:
- If you are offered a full fee paying place, your tuition fees are calculated based on your course.
- If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are calculated depending on the units you choose. Not all courses at Deakin have Commonwealth supported places available.
The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing the first year of this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Credit for Prior Learning.
* One year full-time study load is typically represented by four credit points of study. Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together 4 credit points of a typical combination of units for your course.
You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the Handbook.
Learn more about fees and available payment options.
Scholarship options
A Deakin scholarship might change your life. If you've got something special to offer Deakin – or you just need the financial help to get you here – we may have a scholarship opportunity for you.
Postgraduate bursary
If you’re a Deakin alumni commencing a postgraduate award course, you may be eligible to receive a 15% reduction per unit on your enrolment fees. Your spouse and members of your immediate family may also be eligible to apply for this bursary.
Graduate outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate of Educational Business Leadership will possess theoretical and practical skills required of educational business leaders in the current Australian and global contexts of education. Graduates will develop the capabilities required to ensure that education business meets its educational aims and needs; is focused on students, learning and teaching; is efficient and effective, while ensuring accountability to a broad range of stakeholders in education.
For more information go to 'DeakinTALENT '
Course learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Apply specialist knowledge of contemporary education business, planning and governance and use evidence-based education business assessment and evaluation in a range of professional learning and work place contexts. |
| Communication | Employ a range of oral and written communication skills and standards required of the education business leadership professional and to transmit complex knowledge to a variety of audiences |
| Digital literacy | Acquire knowledge of and proficiency in a range of digital technologies to research, analyse, report, evaluate and communicate within the practice-based contexts and for further learning. |
| Critical thinking | Use specialised skills in the critical analysis and synthesis of complex ideas in the discipline of education to make informed judgments in relation to professional educational policy and practice. |
| Problem solving | Acquire specialist knowledge of relevant learning theories to identify, analyse and evaluate authentic problems of practice, and generate informed and innovative education business solutions. |
| Self-management | Apply the knowledge and skills required of professional educators and teaching professionals to demonstrate autonomy, leadership and sound judgment, and adaptability in practice-based contexts and for further learning. |
| Teamwork | Work effectively and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team to create solutions to authentic problems of practice. |
| Global citizenship | Demonstrate high level understanding of, and the capacity to engage ethically and productively in professional contexts with diverse communities and in a global context. |
| Approved by Faculty Board 2014 | |
Application information
How to apply
Apply direct to Deakin
Applications can be made directly to the University through the Applicant Portal if you are only applying for one course. For information on the application process and closing dates, see the how to apply web page. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
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Credit for prior learning
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever if the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
Faculty contact information
Arts and Education Student Services and Enrolment Enquiries
Cloud (online)
Tel 03 5227 1359
artsed@deakin.edu.au