Advanced Diploma Of Leadership & Management

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management is designed for professionals aspiring to take on senior leadership roles in dynamic business environments. This program provides the advanced skills and knowledge needed to lead people, manage resources, and drive organisational success.

Through this course, you’ll develop expertise in creating and implementing effective organisational strategies, managing training and learning programs, fostering innovation, and leading diverse teams. The curriculum combines theoretical insights with practical applications, ensuring you are equipped to tackle real-world challenges confidently.

Graduates of this course are skilled in using initiative and judgment to plan, direct, and oversee business operations, with accountability for personal and team performance. The program places a strong emphasis on strategic decision-making, problem-solving, and innovation to ensure long-term business growth.

Whether you aim to become a Senior Manager, Operations Manager, or Executive Officer, this advanced diploma positions you as a capable leader, ready to influence and shape organisational success across various industries.

This course provides advanced skills and knowledge in leadership and management, including:

• Developing and implementing organisational strategies.
• Leading and managing teams to achieve business goals.
• Fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Managing training and professional development programs.
• Driving organisational change and managing its impact.
• Overseeing operational plans, budgets, and resources.

Sample course units:

• BSBSTR602 – Develop organisational strategies
• BSBHRM613 – Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies
• BSBCRT611 – Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
• BSBOPS601 – Develop and implement business plans
• BSBSTR801 – Lead innovative thinking and practice
• BSBHRM614 – Contribute to strategic workforce planning
• BSBCMM511 – Communicate with influenc
• BSBSTR601 – Manage innovation and continuous improvement
• BSBLDR601 – Lead and manage organisational change

This course opens the door to senior leadership opportunities across a variety of industries. The Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management equips you with the expertise needed for roles such as:

• Senior Manager
• Operations Manager
• Executive Officer
• Business Development Manager
• General Manager

• Be at least 16 years old
• Hold a current Approved visa for study in Australia (at the time of course commencement)
• Demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification* (Department of Home Affairs may require country-specific higher education requirement for approved visa for study in Australia application assessment).
• Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions) or Have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
• Provide evidence of any one of the following tests of upper intermediate proficiency in English language:

  • IELTS Test:

    • Overall band score 6.0; or;

    • Overall band score 5.5 if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or

    • Overall band score of 5.0 if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test:

    • 169; or

    • 162, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or

    • 154, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • PTE:

    • 50; or

    • 42, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or

    • 36, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • OET:

    • A score of at least B for each test component of the OET.

Exemptions:

You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:

• You are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or Republic of Ireland
• You are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
• You are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
• You have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
• In the 2 years before applying for the approved visa for study in Australia, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a approved visa for study in Australia.

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport.

Download our Course Infopack for the latest fees and schedules and contact our Education Advisors for specials that may be applicable for your country.

*South Sydney College (SSC) does not offer VET student loans or other government-funded financial support.

20 hours/week (15 hours via face to face, 5 hours via e-learning portal)