Business & Management

BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management

Course Details

CRICOS Code

118203J

Delivery Mode

This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study.

Duration

52 weeks, Including 40 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.

Study Load

20 hours a week in classroom and 4 hours of structured self study

Location

Hobart Campus

Course Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others.

They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements.

They may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.

Diploma of Leadership and Management classroom session

Outcomes

This course is specifically designed for international students who fall into the following categories:

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Individuals in leadership or management positions: if you are already in a leadership or management role within an organisation, this course can enhance your skills, knowledge, and capabilities, allowing you to excel in your current position.

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Aspiring leaders and managers: if you have ambitions to progress into leadership or management roles in the future, this course equips you with necessary competencies and insights to pursue such career pathways.

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Entrepreneurs and business owners: if you are an entrepreneur or business owner, this course provides valuable knowledge and skills in leadership and management, which are essential for effectively running your own business and leading a team.

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Those seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications: This qualification serves as a steppingstone for those who wish to further their education and pursue higher-level qualifications, such as the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management or other relevant higher education programs.

Entry Requirements

Indigo Polytechnic College has the following entry requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
  • Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. This will also include an LLN assessment and you must achieve ACSF 4 for reading, writing, numeracy and oral communication to enter the course.
  • Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old)

English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

  • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
  • Completed at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO.
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test.

Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Units

CORE UNITS-
BSBCMM511Communicate with influence.
BSBCRT511Develop critical thinking in others.
BSBLDR523Lead and manage effective workplace relationships.
BSBOPS502Manage business operational plans.
BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligence.
BSBTWK502Manage team effectiveness.
ELECTIVE UNITS-
BSBCMM412Lead difficult conversations.
BSBCRT512Originate and develop concepts.
BSBFIN501Manage budgets and financial plans.
BSBFIN502Manage financial compliance.
BSBHRM522Manage employee and industrial relations.
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Course credit

If you have existing qualifications or possess skills, knowledge, and experience that are relevant to your desired course of study, you have the option to apply for recognition of these through credit transfer or recognition of prior learning.

Resource Requirements Detailed information regarding this process can be found in our International Student Handbook, which is accessible at ip.edu.au

Please note that if your application for course credit is approved, it will have an impact on both your course fees and the duration of your studies. We will communicate any changes to fees or course duration resulting from the granted credit to you in writing. Additionally, you will receive a new Confirmation of Enrolment reflecting the updated information.

For any questions about course credit, contact us at info@ip.edu.au

Training and assessment information

This course is designed to be delivered in a combination of face-to-face classroom sessions and structured self-study. The details of the timetable will be provided to you during the orientation, although please note that it is subject to change.

Class sessions are carefully structured to include a balance of theoretical instruction and practical activities, with a focus on creating a simulated real-life workplace environment.

During the self-study component, you will receive a comprehensive self-study guide that contains specific activities to be completed on a weekly basis. These completed activities must be submitted to your trainer and assessor for evaluation.

  • Written questions
  • Projects
  • Presentations
  • Reports
  • Role plays/observations
  • Portfolios/journals

At the commencement of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the specific assessment tasks that you are required to complete.

Resource Requirements

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes.

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