Graduate Certificate in Water Leadership
Program code
3356
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 year part-time
Credit points
40
Indicative fee
$17,750.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee
About this program
This qualification will help you drive change in water management by helping you to gain the leadership skills required to exert effective influence.
You'll construct an individual leadership development plan and be coached through the elements of that plan to effectively develop your ability to drive challenging change projects in water management.
The degree is tailored to the water sector and is based on research into effective leadership development in the water sector, meaning you'll directly develop relevant leadership skills for your work as a water professional.
Industry and expert connections
During the program you will develop and implement a personalised leadership development plan and receive one-on-one coaching conducted by experienced International WaterCentre leadership coaches. You'll also be given the opportunity to listen to and discuss with senior and emerging leaders from across the Australian and New Zealand water sectors.
The learning approach is heavily work-based, focussing on using theories, frameworks and tools to improve your ability to exert leadership in your work context.
You'll have the opportunity to hear from industry experts, water leadership coaches and specialist trainers. You'll also have access to a group mentor drawn from the ranks of leading executive water leaders.
Graduate outcomes
Designed for emerging leaders in the water industry, this qualification gives you the right blend of theory and hands-on experience to be of practical use.
You will leave a more confident leader, ready to drive change and advance more sustainable forms of water management.
You can also choose to continue your studies through our Master of Catchment Science or Master of Integrated Water Management degrees.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3346 | Graduate Certificate in Integrated Water Management | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
| 3356 | Graduate Certificate in Water Leadership (this program) | Online | Trimester 1 only |
| 3358 | Graduate Certificate in Science | Nathan | Exit point only |
| 3360 | Graduate Certificate in Catchment Hydrology | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 only |
| 3361 | Graduate Certificate in Catchment Processes | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 only |
| 4204 | Graduate Diploma of Science | Nathan | Exit point only |
| 4194 | Graduate Diploma of Integrated Water Management | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
| 4207 | Graduate Diploma of Catchment Science | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 only |
| 5722 | Master of Integrated Water Management | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
| 5731 | Master of Catchment Science | Nathan, Online | Trimester 1 only |
Note: Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
This Graduate Certificate will be offered part-time online. You can complete the degree in one year part-time. The program commences on 1 December and study is work-based with two intensives in Brisbane (February for one week and July for two days).
Work-integrated learning
During the program you will develop and implement a individualised leadership development plan and receive one-on-one coaching conducted by the International WaterCentre leadership coaches.
The learning approach is heavily work-based, focussing on using theories, frameworks and tools to improve your ability to exert leadership in your work context.
My career opportunities
Key industry sectors
This Graduate Certificate is focused on developing the skills and capabilities of emerging water leaders to drive change regardless of where they work in the water sector - water utilities, local or state government, consulting firms or NGOs.
Potential job outcomes
This Graduate Certificate will enable you to work more effectively with others to develop a vision, align resources and generate commitment and motivation to change practice both within and across organisations. This will boost your effectiveness as a water professional and enable you to develop your career more quickly.
Fee-paying postgraduate (domestic) students
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points.
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- A fee-paying postgraduate student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Graduate Certificate in Water Leadership (3356)
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Changing programs
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Further information
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Additional fee information
Additional costs
Throughout your program you may be required to pay for the following items:
- expenses associated with field trips and placements