Career development is the process of managing learning and work across the lifespan. This field prepares students to work as career development practitioners in a range of education, work and organisational settings to provide individuals with support in their career decision making, learning and work transitions.

According to the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners Completion, an endorsed postgraduate certificate (or higher) is required to gain membership of the Career Industry Council of Australia member associations as a professional career development practitioner. Programs offered in the Career Development Field of Studies have been endorsed by the Career Industry Council of Australia.