BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply advanced knowledge and skills in a range of strategic leadership and management roles. Individuals at this level make high level autonomous decisions and use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions in varied contexts. 

Outcomes

Potential Careers

  • Managing Director
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • C Level Management

Practical Skills

  • Develop solutions to complex issues arising in the workplace
  • Develop skills and knowledge required to lead and manage organisational change
  • Demonstrate senior leadership behavior and personal and professional competence
  • Develop and implement business plans to lead the business operation
  • Develop an environment to promote and reward continuous improvement, and innovation
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate corporate social responsibility policy in an organisation
  • Establish the strategic direction of the organisation, and sustain competitive advantage
  • Review an organisation’s digital strategy and assess whether it is gaining its business objectives
  • Provide skills and knowledge to undertake budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting
  • Develop and maintain information and data systems to support decision making

Mode of Delivery

In each term at least one unit is taught face to face. This full-time course is delivered in a blended mode for 20 hours plus 10 hours per week self-study during the term.

Face to Face

75% Face to Face Training
Trainer led sessions with in-class experiential activities

Online

25% Online Training
Moodle Based Assessment Tasks

Location

Level 6, 2 Meredith Street, BANKSTOWN 2200

Course Duration

The program for BSB80320 Graduate Diplomaof Strategic Leadership is delivered Monday and Tuesday – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Wednesday – 9:00 am to 2:30 pm over 52 Weeks (fulltime), classroom/ Online – 20 hours per week. 40 weeks term time and 12 weeks in term breaks.

Who Should Undertake This Qualification

BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership course provides the opportunity to people to make high-level decision and provide them skill and knowledge to use judgement and initiative to implement leadership and management responsibilities. They are accountable to analyse information from a range of sources to create solutions to complex problems and create strategies for improvement by consolidating and synthesising knowledge. If you complete this qualification you could gain roles such as:

 • Managing Director

 • Chief Executive Officer

 • Chief Operating Officer

 • C Level Management

ℹ️ Information

If you have managerial ambitions, this Advanced Diploma will help you reach them. From managing change, finances, developing organisational strategies, and critical thinking objectives, we will give you all the tools you need to confidently pursue a leadership role. It is the perfect fit if you already have experience in a business role and want to kick your skills up a notch, plus a gateway into further studies.

Course Requirements

General Requirements

For entry into BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership, all students must:
  • Be of the age of 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission.
  • Have an overall IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent in line with Department of Home Affairs regulations.
  • Or have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
  • Have completed a bachelor’s degree in related fields 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.
  • Have five years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
Mature age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements but with relevant work experience within chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet course requirements. Please note that the minimum English Language Level requirements apply to all students.

English Language Entry Requirements:

Students whose first language is not English must provide proof of English language competency by providing one of the below:

  • IELTS score 5.5 minimum (no lower than 5.0 in each band); or
  • Cambridge First Certificate of English – Grade C (162-168); or
  • TOEFL Paper-based (PBT) score of 525; or
  • TOEFL Internet-based (IBT) score 70; or
  • TOEIC (list/Read-620; Speak/Writ-260); or
  • PTE Score 42

The English Language competency must be current.

Basic Computer Skills:

  • Knowledge of common computing terms and word processing
  • Proficiency with web browser software and sending/receiving e-mail including e-mail with attachment.
  • Familiarity with navigating the Internet
  • Familiarity with using Microsoft Office

Entry requirements will be checked at enrolment in line with the Southern Cross School of Business Student Selection and Enrolment Policy and Procedures.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Each student must complete the Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Indicator Tool. This LLN evaluation will assist Southern Cross School of Business in identifying each learner’s needs and appropriate support to be offered if and when required.

Unique Student Identifier

Each student must provide their USI (Unique Student Identifier) before they are to commence their studies. If you do not have a USI, you can create one at: https://www.usi.gov.au/students/create-your-usi

Assessment Overview

Each unit comprises of assessment tasks such as written questions, case studies and practical assessments must be completed in full before being submitted for marking. Assessments for qualifications are competency based, which means students are assessed against the unit of competency (unit) requirements.

Assessment marking system:

  • Each unit of competency in BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership comprises of assessment tasks such as Written Knowledge Assessments, Projects, Case Studies, Practical Demonstrations, and Assessor Observations which must be completed in full before being submitted for marking. Assessments for qualifications are competency based, which means students are assessed against the unit of competency (unit) requirements.

Once a student receives a satisfactory result for all required assessment tasks, a Competent (C) outcome will be awarded for the entire unit. The student must demonstrate their understanding of all competency standards in each unit before receiving a competent outcome.

Students have three (3) attempts to demonstrate competency, otherwise a unit re-enrolment fee applies (please see fee schedule contained in the International Student Fees and Refund Policy and Procedure.

Learner Resources

SCSB provides BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership students with access to a wide range of learning resources including Learner’s Guide or Student Workbook, access to ‘Handout’ folders in the Student online portal, which contains handouts under each of the unit’s assessment resources. All additional resources will be provided through Moodle where relevant. Learning context is drawn from various sources such as learner resources, Power point slides, Lesson Plans, real-life business casestudies through online research, and previous experiences of Trainer/Assessors. All students can obtain the hard copies of available resources, should they desire.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

RPL/Credits may be offered to any Learner who can provide evidence of competency for the units offered within this qualification.

NB: RPL and Credit Transfer must be processed and approved before the starting of the course.

The following units of competency are required for the completion of this course.
Total number of units = 8

  • 2 Core Units
  • 6 Elective Units

Core Units

Learning Content

BSBLDR811 – Lead strategic transformation

This unit offers skills and knowledge required to apply critical thinking to develop solutions to complex issues arising in the workplace. Students can gain the knowledge of decision-making processes which includes barriers to effective decision-making.

BSBSTR802 – Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation

This unit offers skills and knowledge required to demonstrate senior leadership behavior. Students can gain personal and professional competence which are widely used and is vital at work.

Elective Units

Learning Content

BSBFIN801 – Lead financial strategy development

This unit provides key skills and knowledge required to establish the strategic direction of the organisation, sustain competitive advantage, and enhance competitiveness. Students can learn to implementing the strategic plan and developing specific actions.

BSBLDR812 – Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships 

This unit provides skills and knowledge required to develop and maintain information and data systems to support decision making, and to optimise the use of knowledge and learning throughout the organisation.

BSBSTR801 – Lead innovative thinking and practice 

This unit offers foundational skills and knowledge required to review an organisation’s digital strategy and assess whether it is fulfilling its objectives according to relevant performance indicators.

BSBTEC601 – Review organisational digital strategy 

In this unit, students are required to consult with stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate the corporate social responsibility policy in an organisation. Students will need to identify and establish CSR.

BSBCRT611 – Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving 

In this unit, students are required to undertake budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting. It includes contributing to reviewing financial information, analysing financial risks, preparing a budget, and reporting on financial activity.

BSBLDR601 – Lead and manage organisational change 

In this unit, students are required to undertake budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting. It includes contributing to reviewing financial information, analysing financial risks, preparing a budget, and reporting on financial activity.

For more information about this course, please visit https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB60420