Linking business ideas with IT solutions

“The course really appealed specifically to what I was interested in doing, which was learning about how to link business ideas of a product with an IT solution and how to do that in an efficient manner. It fills in the gaps in your own knowledge and gives you a whole lot of confidence to strive forward in your career. We’ve had guest speakers from industry and they share their actual experiences. It’s terrific getting a connection from theory to real-world practice and being able to ask them questions."

Laurie Gerschwitz, postgraduate student
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Linking business ideas with IT solutions

“The course really appealed specifically to what I was interested in doing, which was learning about how to link business ideas of a product with an IT solution and how to do that in an efficient manner. It fills in the gaps in your own knowledge and gives you a whole lot of confidence to strive forward in your career. We’ve had guest speakers from industry and they share their actual experiences. It’s terrific getting a connection from theory to real-world practice and being able to ask them questions."

Laurie Gerschwitz, postgraduate student

Linking business ideas with IT solutions

“The course really appealed specifically to what I was interested in doing, which was learning about how to link business ideas of a product with an IT solution and how to do that in an efficient manner. It fills in the gaps in your own knowledge and gives you a whole lot of confidence to strive forward in your career. We’ve had guest speakers from industry and they share their actual experiences. It’s terrific getting a connection from theory to real-world practice and being able to ask them questions."

Laurie Gerschwitz, postgraduate student

Highlights

  • NEW: This course now offers Commonwealth Supported Places which makes it over 60% more affordable. Eligibility criteria applies.
  • Designed to meet the needs of the current industry professional seeking to effectively manage business processes in their organisations.
  • Develop the skills and knowledge to operationalise business strategy and increase business performance.
  • Research findings and industry developments directly inform our content, thanks to our own research and our strong industry connections in Business Process Management.
  • Offered on-campus.
  • This course will suit you if you hold an undergraduate degree in either information technology or business.

Highlights

  • Designed to meet the needs of the current industry professional seeking to effectively manage business processes in their organisations.
  • Develop the skills and knowledge to operationalise business strategy and increase business performance.
  • Research findings and industry developments directly inform our content, thanks to our own research and our strong industry connections in Business Process Management.
  • This course will suit you if you hold an undergraduate degree in either information technology or business.

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Why choose this course?

QUT’s outstanding research credibility in BPM continually influences the design of our BPM programs. The core content of this course rests upon solid foundations of the BPM discipline while being informed by the latest research and technology advances of QUT’s BPM discipline and partner universities, as well as the latest industry developments and trends, acquired through the teaching staff's international industry network.

You will develop the necessary skills, knowledge and values to manage business activities through innovative and evidence-based business process management practices, giving you the opportunity to enhance the business practices of your organisation.

The electives of the Graduate Certificate in BPM expand upon the two discipline areas of operational BPM and enterprise BPM, allowing you to apply your learnings via a dedicated workplace-based project.

This course now offers Commonwealth Supported Places which makes it over 60% more affordable. Eligibility criteria applies.

Why choose this course?

QUT’s outstanding research credibility in BPM continually influences the design of our BPM programs. The core content of this course rests upon solid foundations of the BPM discipline while being informed by the latest research and technology advances of QUT’s BPM discipline and partner universities, as well as the latest industry developments and trends, acquired through the teaching staff's international industry network.

You will develop the necessary skills, knowledge and values to manage business activities through innovative and evidence-based business process management practices, giving you the opportunity to enhance the business practices of your organisation.

The electives of the Graduate Certificate in BPM expand upon the two discipline areas of operational BPM and enterprise BPM, allowing you to apply your learnings via a dedicated workplace-based project.

Real-world learning

QUT's Business Process Management course is widely acknowledged as having strong links to industry. Throughout your studies, you will:

  • explore case study-based projects to solve complex BPM problems that are inspired by real-world scenarios, crafted in collaboration with our industry partners
  • solve a workplace-based project, applying your specialised BPM knowledge holistically, to solve a concrete problem that is relevant to your profession
  • work collaboratively in teams while exercising self-reflection and accountability for personal gains
  • be exposed to state-of-the-art software and technology, as is used in the workplace and in research to complete process modelling, analysis, and monitoring tasks
  • cover relevant contemporary BPM and interpersonal capabilities necessary for you to move into senior professional positions. 

This course will be delivered on campus, face-to-face, with blended learning in selected units.

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What to expect

The Graduate Certificate in Business Process Management (BPM) has been specifically conceived to meet the expressed needs of industry professionals.  It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to effectively manage business processes in your organisations, to operationalise business strategy and increase business performance.

Corporate group enrolments

This course is also available for groups of students who are sponsored by their employer. Contact the Faculty of Science for more information about corporate group enrolments.

Careers and outcomes

Careers and outcomes

QUT's Graduate Certificate in Business Process Management will develop the skills of business and IT professionals and provide opportunities to be eligible for roles such as Process Analyst, Process Architect, Business Analyst, BPM Methodologist and BPM Consultant.

Possible careers

  • Business analyst
  • Consultant
  • Operations manager
  • Systems analyst
  • Systems manager
  • Systems programmer

Details and units

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Business Process Management:

  • students are required to complete 48 credit points of units.
  • students must complete two core BPM units (24 credit points)
  • students must take two units (24 credit points) of electives from the list of approved elective units provided.

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Business Process Management:

  • students are required to complete 48 credit points of units.
  • students must complete two core BPM units (24 credit points)
  • students must take two units (24 credit points) of electives from the list of approved elective units provided.

Requirements

Course code
IN25
CRICOS code
093729M
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Delivery
  • Gardens Point
Duration
6 months full-time
1 years part-time
Duration
6 months full-time
1 years part-time
Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July

Entry requirements

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in information technology or business; or
  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any other discipline followed by at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional experience in information technology or business; or
  • A recognised diploma (or higher qualification) in information technology or business followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in information technology or business; or
  • At least five years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in information technology or business.

Minimum academic requirements

Entry requirements

You must have one of:

  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in information technology or business; or
  • A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any other discipline followed by at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional experience in information technology or business*

*You must provide a detailed curriculum vitae and employer statements with your application. These must include position details and roles and responsibilities. All work experience must be post degree studies.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall 6.5
Listening 6
Reading 6
Writing 6
Speaking 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall 176
Listening 169
Reading 169
Writing 169
Speaking 169
PTE Academic
Overall 58
Listening 50
Reading 50
Writing 50
Speaking 50
TOEFL iBT
Overall 79
Listening 16
Reading 16
Writing 21
Speaking 18
English Test Overall Listening Reading Writing Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake 6.5 6 6 6 6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website. 		176 169 169 169 169
PTE Academic 58 50 50 50 50
TOEFL iBT 79 16 16 21 18

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

Advanced standing

You may be eligible for advanced standing for learning undertaken through approved QUT alternative delivery modes such as Continuing Professional Education modules or online courses (MOOCs or SPOCs). There is no limit on the amount of approved advanced standing granted from these sources.

Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from October

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: CSP $5,000 per year full-time (48 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $21,300 per course (48 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Find out more about postgraduate course fees

HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees

You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.

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Scholarships

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.

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A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

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Academic performance

QUT Real World International Scholarship

A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.

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