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BSB50420 - Diploma of Leadership and Management

Course Details

Course Summary

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

Entry Requirements

There are no mandatory entry requirements for this qualification.

VET Student Loan Information

VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.

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Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $12,600.00 (2024)
$12,600.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $1,050.00 (2024)
$1,050.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $525.00 (2024)
$788.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 5: Diploma

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Career opportunities could include Store Manager, Frontline Manager, Information Services Manager, Business Administration Manager, Business Manager.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 6 core units
  2. Complete 6 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Standard Course Structure

12-24 months

  • Online
Core

Students must complete six (6) core units and six (6) elective units.

BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF502 Develop and use Emotional Intelligence More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence More Information Training.gov Details
Elective Units

Students must complete six (6) core units and six (6) elective units.

BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR522 Manage people performance More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
BSBPEF502 Develop and use Emotional Intelligence
BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings
BSBLDR522 Manage people performance
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Project
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
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