BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

Take that next step in your professional career and learn how to transform your business. A Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership will have you developing the practical skills to lead change within an organisation through planning and execution of high-level strategies.

Don't let your organisation fall behind!

Course Code: BSB80320
CRICOS Code: 110396D
Delivery mode: Blended delivery
100% online study is available for domestic students
Course Duration: 2 years
Location: Sydney campus/online

Leadership

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Overview

Provide yourself or your leaders the opportunity to effectively grow with a Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership. This qualification is designed to provide you with the tools and practical knowledge to help create change in an organisation through high-level planning, and strategic execution. 

This qualification is aimed at business professional looking to further develop their skills who may be currently working in upper management and decision-making roles or for those looking to gain the skills to break into the C-Suite. By studying this qualification, you will learn how to best make informed strategic organisation decisions.

In addition to this, you will also learn key skills to help lead and influence teams in organisations to best help achieve the mission and vision statement. 

I consider ACBI to be a top-tier institution, particularly in its technical aspects.

What I appreciate most about my course is the practical component. The instructor has active industry experience who deals with the material daily, making it easier to grasp the content through real-world examples.
Dominik Stephen
ACBI Graduate

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of CEO’s are feeling the adverse impacts of widespread skill shortages

77%

CEOs stated that upskilling staff has increased employee productivity

80%

CEOs stated upskilling staff brought a stronger organisational culture

What Skills You Will Gain

Leading Strategic Transformation
Leading Strategic
Planning
Reviewing Organisational Digital Strategy
Ethical Leading and Influence
Building Partnerships and Relationships
Developing Financial Strategies
Developing Diversity and Inclusion Strategies
Cultivating Innovative Thinking and Practices

Looking to advance your career and learn the skills needed to successfully strategise and navigate high-level transformation? A Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership is your gateway to gaining the knowledge and skills required to thrive in any upper management role.

By focusing on strategic thinking, leadership theories, and transformative management, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of how to strategise and execute change. This qualification also provides you with the soft skills required when managing people and navigating organisational culture.

Gaining qualifications in strategic leadership could mean advancing to an executive-level position within an organisation. This credential will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed without having to commit to other forms of extended study, such as an MBA.

Completion of this qualification is made up of two core units as listed below

Units 
BSBLDR811Lead strategic transformation
BSBSTR802Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation

 

And the completion of six elective units listed below

Units 
BSBTEC601 Review organisational digital strategy
BSBLDR813Lead and influence ethical practice
BSBLDR812Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
BSBFIN801Lead financial strategy development
BSBHRM615Contribute to the development of diversity and inclusion strategies 
BSBSTR801Lead innovative thinking and practice

Every student will have an initial interview to assess their individual learning needs and their language, literacy and numeracy skills.

• Completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent

• IELTS 6.0 English language equivalence if a non-native English speaker

• Be aged over 17 for Domestic Students and over 18 for International Students.

Further entry requirements:

Entry to this qualification is limited to those who –

  • Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in related fields of study , and
  • 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise,

OR

  • Have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, and
  • 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise,

OR

  • Hold 5 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
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To confirm that you meet the course prerequisites, you will need to provide the following supporting documents:

    1. Academic Certificates
      • Certified copies of original certificates.
      • Translated documents, if applicable.
    2. Employment Reference Letter
      • Must include job title, employment dates, and a description of duties.
      • Must be on company letterhead, with contact details and the signature of a relevant staff member or HR representative.
    3. Resume
      • A copy of the applicant’s resume.
      • Note: The resume alone is not sufficient. It must be accompanied by supplementary proof of employment, as mentioned above.

This qualification has two options available:

• 100% online study is available for domestic students.
• Blended learning is available for domestic and international students, consisting of 33% online and 67% face-to-face learning.

Potential career paths upon completion of this qualification include:

  • Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • General Manager
  • Director of Operations
  • Strategic Planner
  • Business Development Manager
  • Corporate Services Manager
  • Senior Management Consultant
  • Entrepreneur/Business Owner

Why Upskill As Leaders

Keep Your Business Ahead
of Competitors

Improve
Employee Satisfaction

Reduce
Employee Turnover

Improve
Customer Satisfaction

What Our Students Say

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