BSB50420 - Diploma of Leadership and Management

Course Summary

Elevate your leadership potential with our transformative BSB50420 - Diploma of Leadership and Management. Develop the skills to inspire, motivate, and guide teams towards success. Master strategic decision-making, effective communication, and change management. Lead with confidence, empower others, and shape the future of organisations. 

The Diploma of Leadership and Management 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 workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams in meeting 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.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

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

To help us understand how best to support you, you’ll need to complete the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy, numeracy and digital literacy assessments to progress your application. Alternatively, completion of an equal or higher level course may exempt you from this testing.

To apply for this course at CQUniversity, you will need to be 15 years of age before the commencement date of your chosen intake.

Requirements - During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.

Students must be able to read and interpret information, communicate effectively in writing, apply basic numeracy skills and demonstrate the knowledge and practical skills required to achieve competency. Reasonable adjustments may be considered while maintaining assessment integrity.

Technology Requirements

Students undertaking online learning must have access to a suitable computer or device and reliable internet, with a camera, microphone and speakers where required for online learning or assessment activities.

Online Learning and Participation

Students undertaking online delivery must be able to access scheduled tutorials and required learning activities through the University's nominated platform, such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

Course Progression

This course is competency-based, allowing students to complete their training earlier than the scheduled duration once they have demonstrated the required knowledge and skills and successfully completed all assessment requirements.

Course Structure and Enrolment

Students must complete units in the prescribed sequence (Units 1, 2, 3...) to support progressive skill development. Enrolment in one unit per study period is recommended, with students wishing to undertake additional units encouraged to discuss their study plan with their teacher.

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.

For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us .

Course Details

Admission Codes

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

The achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 6 core and 6 elective units. Upon successful completion, students will receive a Diploma of Leadership and Management.

Career opportunities: store manager, frontline manager, Information service manager, business administration manager, business manager.

Pathways: Students who complete the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management may be eligible for credit towards the BSB50120 Diploma of Business. Students will also be eligible for direct entry into CL86 Bachelor of Business at CQUniversity. Students may receive credit toward CL86 for units completed in BSB50420.

Exit Points: Students who exit this course at any time prior to completion will receive a statement of attainment for those units of competency they have successfully achieved.