BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

Qualification: BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Duration: 18 - 24 months

BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

Duration: 18 - 24 months

Unlock your leadership potential with this nationally recognised Diploma.

Earn a Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) online with Swinburne Open Education. This nationally recognised diploma is aimed at emerging leaders looking for more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay.

This online leadership course is designed to develop skills that are needed to perform effectively as a leader and expand on existing skillsets and knowledge to take on bigger and better opportunities. You will learn how to create sound communication strategies and skills, critical thinking skills, operational planning, managing workplace relationships and team effectiveness, supporting the development and well-being of yourself and potential direct reports. You will experience a mix of theoretical and practical tasks, ensuring you finish the leadership course qualified and workplace ready.

You can study online and continue your current work and life. Enrol now to study the leadership and management course online. Earn your Diploma with Swinburne Open Education.

This course is not available to International students.

Career outcomes

Business manager
Office manager
Team leader

Course code: BSB50420

Delivery mode: Online

Course duration: 18 months

Qualification: Diploma

Eligibility: This course is not available to International students

Nationally recognised: Yes

Awarded by: Swinburne University of Technology

Assessments

Online quizzes, including multiple choice and short answer questions
Portfolio of evidence
Written reports
Case studies
Video and audio role plays and demonstrations.

Start your leadership and management career

76% Career improvement

Percentage of course graduates that started or expanded a business, landed on a new job, or skilled up for a promotion or pay raise.

29.6% Manager roles

Percentage of course graduates working in manager roles

$68,300 Salary

The middle of the range of salary earned of course graduates starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

76% Career improvement

Percentage of course graduates that started or expanded a business, landed on a new job, or skilled up for a promotion or pay raise.

$68,300 Salary

The middle of the range of salary earned of course graduates starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

29.6% Manager roles

Percentage of course graduates working in manager roles

Source: Statistics from My Skills (accessed on 17 October 2022) are for course graduates of the Diploma of Leadership and Management.

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Online course modules

Once you have enrolled in this course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.

This online course contains 13 online modules, which have been designed to cover the following units of competency, including 6 core units and 6 elective units. This leadership course contains an introductory module.

Expand units below, to get an understanding of topics and objectives.

BSBCMM511

BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.

BSBCRT511

BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop critical and creative thinking skills in others within a workplace context.

BSBLDR523

BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage effective workplace relationships.

BSBOPS502

BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor the implementation of operational plans to support efficient and effective workplace practices and organisational productivity and profitability.

BSBPEF502

BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the workplace.

BSBTWK502

BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.

BSBCMM412

BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, facilitate and lead difficult conversations.

BSBOPS504

BSBOPS504 Manage business risk

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage business risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.

BSBPEF401

BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs and sources of strain on personal health and wellbeing (both physical and mental) within job roles and according to key performance indicators (KPIs).

BSBPEF501

BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and process that support the personal and professional development of self and others.

BSBTWK503

BSBTWK503 Manage meetings

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.

BSBXCM401

BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.

Course requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this diploma leadership and management course. However, students must be 18 years of age or above and are expected to have successfully completed Year 12 English. Where prospective learners have not successfully completed English at Year 12 level, they can demonstrate equivalency in one of the following:

Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate III level or higher; or
3 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

This course is not available to International students.

The Swinburne Open modern online learning platform has been designed so that you can study online anywhere, anytime. You will need to meet the following IT requirements to use our platform for this Diploma course:

Desktop or laptop

Latest version of Chrome or Safari
Microsoft Office (2010 or higher)
Adobe PDF Reader

Mobile or tablet*

Latest version of Chrome or Safari
Latest version of Android
Latest version of iOS

* Students using a mobile or tablet will need to upload documents from a laptop or desktop or have a Dropbox account.

Eligible students may be able to access a VET Student Loan (VSL). For more details on this initiative, as well as eligibility criteria, please visit Swinburne University of Technology.

Intake dates

Study period 1
Last enrolment date: Monday 30 October, 2023
Start date: Monday 6 November, 2023
Census date: Wednesday 6 December, 2023
Finish date: Sunday 7 April, 2024
Maximum extension: Sunday 2 June, 2024

Study period 2:
Last enrolment date: Monday 15 April, 2024
Start date: Monday 22 April, 2024
Census date: Wednesday 22 May, 2024
Finish date: Sunday 22 September, 2024
Maximum extension: Sunday 17 November, 2024

Study period 3:
Last enrolment date: Monday 30 September, 2024
Start date: Monday 7 October, 2024
Census date: Wednesday 6 November, 2024
Finish date: Sunday 9 March, 2024
Maximum extension: Sunday 4 May, 2025

Study period 1
Last enrolment date: Monday 27 November, 2023
Start date: Monday 4 December 2023
Census date: Wednesday 3 January, 2024
Finish date: Sunday 5 May, 2024
Maximum extension: Sunday 30 June, 2024

Study period 2:
Last enrolment date: Monday 13 May, 2024
Start date: Monday 20 May, 2024
Census date: Wednesday 19 June, 2024
Finish date: Sunday 20 October, 2024
Maximum extension: Sunday 15 December, 2024

Study period 3:
Last enrolment date: Monday 28 October, 2024
Start date: Monday 4 November, 2024
Census date: Wednesday 4 December, 2024
Finish date: Sunday 6 April, 2025
Maximum extension: Sunday 1 June 2025

Online study FAQs

We understand you need to fit study around your busy life. Our online learning platform is designed with this in mind, so you can study on any device, anywhere, anytime.

Here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

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Q. How can I access trainer support?

You can access our dedicated trainer support using your choice of communication – online chat, email, phone call, or video chat.

Q. Do you help me find a job once I graduate?

At Swinburne Open Education, it’s not only about qualifications. We know you want to get a good job when you finish your studies, and our Careers Team will help you with valuable job-hunting skills such as CV writing and interview techniques. We are here to support you every step on the way. Our job finishes when yours starts.

Q. Can I pause my study if something in my life changes?

Self-paced learning gives you the flexibility to fit study around your life. We understand life doesn’t always go to plan. You can apply for extensions for up to 6 months (3 months per extension) if needed. See more details in our full FAQs.

Q. What if the course end up not being right for me?

If you are less than half way through your enrolment period and it’s not working out, you can opt-out of the second half and reduce your course fee liability to 50% of the total course fee. Refer to the Student Agreement for full terms and conditions.

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BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

Unlock your leadership potential with this nationally recognised Diploma.

Career outcomes

Start your leadership and management career

76% Career improvement

29.6% Manager roles

$68,300 Salary

76% Career improvement

$68,300 Salary

29.6% Manager roles

Download your free online course guide

Study online with our world-class learning platform

Online course modules

Once you have enrolled in this course, you can access our online platform and start with the first module. You will need to complete a module and then the next module becomes available to you.

BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others

BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans

BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations

BSBOPS504 Manage business risk

BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing

BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

BSBTWK503 Manage meetings

BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace

Course requirements

Intake dates

Online study FAQs

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Certificate IV in Leadership and Management Online

Certificate IV in Business (Leadership) Online

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship & New Business Online

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