Program Overview

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Course Overview

Advance your career in leadership with this high-level qualification that will give you the skills needed to seek employment as a manager in human resources, business, or sales.

What Can I Do?

• Business Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Sales Team Manager

Course Outcome

BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

Remote Student Support

Courses designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students include intensive blocks of training on campus known as residential blocks. Funding support is available for students who need to travel away from their communities to cover necessities like travel, accommodation, and meals.

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 7 elective units from the list below.

Core Units

• BSBCMM511 - Communicate with influence
• BSBCRT511 - Develop critical thinking in others
• BSBLDR523 - Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
• BSBPEF502 - Develop and use emotional intelligence
• BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness
• BSBOPS502 - Manage business operational plans

Elective Units

• BSBFIN501 - Manage budgets and financial plans
• BSBOPS501 - Manage business resources
• BSBOPS504 - Manage business risk
• BSBPMG430 - Undertake project work
• BSBSUS511 - Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
• BSBXCM501 - Lead communication in the workplace

Ways to Study

• On campus

Study Locations

• North Queensland

Next Intake

• Start date: 14 Jul 2025
• Duration: 1 year

What You'll Pay

• Full Fee: $12,195

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection Criteria

Students must be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as this training product has been developed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in support of equity policy for post compulsory education. Current employment in the industry is preferred but not essential.

Resources Required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Important Information

The program is delivered over 12 months, study is flexible so students can work at their own pace within that period. Support will be provided by email and phone. It is highly recommended that students attend scheduled face to face residential blocks training offered in Cairns.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.