College Australia

Domestic Students

BSB80320

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

Become a leader who prepares for success with the essential skills and knowledge to drive business outcomes from a place of influence and collaboration. You will discover how to increase operational performance and lead with a strategic plan.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Study online

No QLD Government Funding

Not available as a traineeship

Pay per unit

Workplace practical requirements

What can I expect?

The Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership is a high-level qualification that will provide you with the opportunity to develop and implement business-critical strategies in a leadership role across a diverse range of industries. With this qualification, you will discover how to create and cultivate collaborative partnerships that support your business vision and grow internal and external relationships.

You will develop a strong understanding of operational processes through complex problem solving, planning and decision making. Leading with innovation, you will discover how to create and implement a strategic change strategy to pivot in changing economic climates.

This qualification will provide you with a solid foundation to further your education with a bachelors or masters program at one of our partnering universities.

Career opportunities – where
will my studies lead me?

Business
Manager

Managing
Director

Program
Manager

Strategy & Policy Director

Director

With a Graduate Diploma of
Strategic Leadership, you will:

01

Develop and lead a strategic transformation strategy that supports change in a dynamic context, including cultivating collaborative practices and reviewing strategic outcomes.

02

Learn how to create, monitor and evaluate business continuity management strategies that will minimise disruptions to the business.

03

Serve the mission and vision of your organisation through the development and execution of a high-level strategic plan through environmental analysis, the establishment of goals and the setting of key performance indicators, budgets and timelines.

Entry requirements

Diploma or Advanced Diploma with 3 years experience in a significant leadership position

OR

Bachelor degree in related fields of study, 2 years full-time experience in a significant leadership position

OR

5 years of fulltime relevant workplace experience at a significant leadership position

Workplace practical
requirements

Not applicable.

Course Duration

12

months full time

24

months part time

Nationally Accredited Qualification

Recognised by the Australian Government as meeting a set of standards that provide vocational outcomes and lead to employment

Pathways to University

Connecting you to Higher Education. Use your College Australia qualification as credit towards a University Degree or a Masters. 

Rolling Enrolment

Enrol anytime

Learning Method

Study online at your own pace on any device

Live Webinars

Coming soon!

Fees and Payment Options:

Course fees:

Upfront

$4,977

Pay $1500 upfront
and Pay $3477 completion

Payment Plan

Upfront

$243

(Inclusive $150 Admin Fee)

$92.83+ 1.8% Merchant Fee
Per week for 52 weeks

RPL*

$2,777

50% payment upfront – $1,388.50
50% payment upon completion – $1,388.50

Administration fees are non-refundable.

We cannot accept payments more than $1,500 in advance. Please discuss with CA Student Services further information regarding payment of fees and fee plans.

Please note: A certificate or statement of attainment will only be issued once all course fees have been paid in full.

* The Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) price applies to students undertaking the qualification through the RPL process.

If, after initial assessment and consultation with a nominated supervisor or employer, it is determined that the student needs to complete more than four (4) units through training, the enrolment will be transferred to the full course fee structure.

For more information, please refer to our Student Handbook

You will be required to follow your training plan. This will be discussed and agreed upon at induction. If you do not meet the obligation of the agreed timeframe, other charges may be applicable. Maximum time frames are subject to volumes of learning and qualifications being superseded.

Further charges may be applied if student obligations are not met in accordance with the agreed timeframes stated in the student training plan, discussed and determined at induction. Maximum time frames are subject to recommended study load and potential nationally authorised changes to qualification criteria.

Qualification Structure:

A total of 8 units must be completed:

2

Core Units

BSBLDR811
Lead strategic transformation

BSBSTR802
Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation

6

Elective Units

BSBLDR812
Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships

BSBLDR601
Lead and manage organisational change

BSBHRM611
Contribute to organisational performance development

BSBLDR813
Lead and influence ethical practice

BSBSTR801
Lead innovative thinking and practice

BSBTEC601
Review organisational digital strategy

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

We aim to help our students as much as possible. That’s why you can apply for and start your study journey in three easy steps.

01

Apply Now

pply for the course you want with College Australia by completing the quick and easy online Application Form. Click on the link below and choose the relevant qualification. When we receive your application, we will send you an email regarding the pre-enrolment eligibility requirements, including a Language Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills assessment (LLND), Recognition of Prior Learning application and an outline of documentation required for your application to proceed.

02

Determine Suitability

Before you start your training journey, we make sure the course is the right fit for you. This step includes:

  • Pre-Enrolment Assessment (PEA) – including your Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills check.

  • Discovery Call – a conversation with our team to talk through your goals, needs, and confirm key enrolment details.

  • Payment of Fees – secure your spot with payment of the course fees.

Once complete, you’ll receive your Training Plan and be ready to get started

03

Commence your studies

You will receive an email with your login details. Remember these details and bookmark the login URL in your browser. Logging in will give you access to your first unit in the online portal.

Start on your first unit.

RPL students
Your Educator will contact you to progress the RPL process if you are undertaking this pathway.

Congratulations. You’re on your way to completing your new qualification!

Learn for Life

We provide a range of leading-edge online courses relevant to the real world, easily accessible and create pathways to successful job outcomes. Wherever your career aspirations lead you, you will graduate with a nationally recognised qualification to get you there.