Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Professional Leadership and Management

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Professional Leadership and Management is designed to help advance veterinarians or veterinary students in specialist training. This program aims to provide specialist skills in organisational leadership and management across a broad range of management settings.

Course Details

• Course code: GD-VPLMGT
• Duration: 1 year full time / 2 years part time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: March, July
• Fees: AUD $38,976 (2025 indicative first year fee)
  • Note: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Course Structure

The program involves studying coursework subjects within the Master of Management program, covering a broad spectrum of management activities. These subjects are designed to develop theoretical and practical knowledge to help participants become successful managers and leaders in areas such as:

• Business decision making
• Motivating and leading people
• Developing organisational strategies

Industry Placement

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in relevant industry placements, culminating in a capstone industry placement subject.

Related Study Areas

• Agricultural and veterinary sciences
• Veterinary science

Ranking

The university is ranked #29 in the world for Veterinary Science and #19 in the world overall.

This program is part of the university's commitment to providing high-quality education in veterinary sciences, aiming to equip graduates with the skills necessary to excel in leadership and management roles within the veterinary profession.