Graduate Certificate in Case Management
Program code
3050
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 year part-time
Credit points
40
Commencing in
For Continuing Students Only
Important Notes
From 2025, commencing students are referred to the Graduate Certificate in Case Management and Mental Health (3404)
About this program
Help people achieve their goals.
This postgraduate program provides case managers in diverse practice roles, including rehabilitation coordinators, practitioners in the employment services industry and people in related human service and allied health roles with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage programs that support their clients to achieve personal and system goals.
This includes a wide range of human service and rehabilitation programs supporting diverse populations with complex needs, assisting clients to obtain and maintain employment and supporting people with injury or disability to achieve functional and participation goals.
You will be introduced to the values, theories, frameworks, principles and skills of person-centred planning, case management, and communication skills, and therefore become more efficient at determining individual need and planning, coordinating and procuring a range of appropriate services and supports to promote the goals of diverse clients.
Industry and expert connections
As part of this degree you have the opportunity to get community-based and/or work-integrated learning by choosing Community Internship as one of your elective subjects. You can help the community, change lives and make the planet a better place while gaining academic credit. Additionally, you will engage with a multidisciplinary cohort of fellow student in this degree, and the chance to make new professional connections, while under the tutelage of our experienced academic staff.
Graduate outcomes
This program can provide you with the knowledge and skills required to transition your career into a new industry. Whether you have existing human services experience or are undergoing a career transition, you will be prepared for effective case management work within your own profession and for further studies in rehabilitation counselling, human services or community mental health practice, as this degree offers a pathway for you to continue study with the Master of Rehabilitation Counselling.
Attendance information
This Graduate Certificate program is offered on a part-time basis via online delivery.
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of AbsenceTaking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.
My career opportunities
This course is relevant for people interested in working in allied health and human service settings, including employment services, occupational and insurance-based rehabilitation, community mental health or NDIS related services.
Key employment sectors
- Health Care and Social Assistance
- Public Administration and Safety
- Administrative and Support Services
Potential job outcomes
- Allied health practitioner
- Case manager
- Community worker
- Disabilities services officer
- Family support officer
- Parole and probation officer
- Residential care officer
- Youth worker
- Aged care worker
- Disability care worker
*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook.
Pathways to further study
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Case Management with a grade point average of at least 5.0 may apply for admission to the Master of Rehabilitation Counselling (5578).
Commonwealth supported students
- The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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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.
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Program fees for the Graduate Certificate in Case Management (3050)
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Tuition fees for your degree program
Changing programs
If a postgraduate student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Further information
- Calculating your EFTSL
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
- Financial help and support
Additional fee information
This postgraduate program has Commonwealth Supported Places. If you are eligible, the Australian Government will contribute to the cost of this program but you will also be required to make a contribution.
Quotas are applied for admission to the Commonwealth Supported Places. Where demand exceeds the number of available places and all places have been filled for the current admission period, applicants who meet minimum program entry requirements may be eligible for a Fee-Paying Postgraduate place if such places are available. Please note that deferrals are not permitted for programs with Commonwealth Supported Places.