BSB50420 - Diploma of Leadership and Management

Version Effective: 12th of January, 2022

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

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no other mandatory entry requirements for this qualification.

VET Student Loan Information

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Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $13,104.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $1,092.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $819.00 (2026)
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
Standard Course Structure

12-24 months

  • Online
Core

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

IMPORTANT: Students should enrol in a maximum of one unit at a time, commencing at Stage 1 through to Stage 12. If you wish to enrol in to more than the recommended one unit maximum, you must discuss this with your teacher prior to enrolling.

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

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

BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM524 Coordinate workforce plan implementation More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM522 Manage employee and industrial relations More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS501 Manage business resources More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR522 Manage people performance More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK503 Manage meetings More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk More Information Training.gov Details
Other Electives
These units are available using the Packaging Rules and the student is limited to a maximum of 2 imported units only.
BSBHRM525 Manage recruitment and onboarding More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM526 Manage payroll More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 BSBCRT511 - Develop critical thinking in others
2 BSBPEF502 - Develop and use Emotional Intelligence
3 BSBCMM511 - Communicate with influence
4 BSBLDR523 - Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
5 BSBTWK502 - Manage team effectiveness
6 BSBOPS502 - Manage business operational plans
7 BSBLDR522 - Manage people performance
8 BSBSUS511 - Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
9 BSBTWK503 - Manage meetings
10 BSBXCM501 - Lead communication in the workplace
11 BSBFIN501 - Manage budgets and financial plans
12 BSBOPS504 - Manage business risk

Unit Code Unit Name
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBHRM524 Coordinate workforce plan implementation
BSBHRM522 Manage employee and industrial relations
BSBOPS501 Manage business resources
BSBHRM525 Manage recruitment and onboarding
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets
BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents
BSBHRM526 Manage payroll

Course Assessment Information

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

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure
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