Graduate Diploma of Business (Leadership)

What you will study

To complete this degree students must fulfil eight units.

Core courses (two units)

• Harnessing Human Capabilities for the Future of Work
• The Ready Business Professional

Leadership specialisation courses (four units)

• Leading Organisational Change
• Leading Leaders
• Leading Successful Teams
• The Leader's Mind

Elective courses (two units)

• Choose two elective courses from the program.

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission into this course, you will need to have one of the following qualifications:

• Completion of an Australian university bachelor's degree in any area, or equivalent.
• A minimum of three years of professional work experience, or equivalent.

Tafe (VET) qualification

If you have completed a qualification from a TAFE or qualified private provider, you may be able to use these qualifications to meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

Work and life experience

You may be able to use your work experience and other adjustment factors to increase your selection rank and meet UniSQ's entry requirements.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. UniSQ also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study the English for Academic Purposes EAP3 pathway program through the Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

As a graduate of this specialisation, you'll be prepared to enter a range of leadership positions. Effective leaders are always in high demand - you'll be equipped with the skills necessary for roles such as:

• Project manager
• Sales manager
• Business executive
• Business consultant

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• Understand the concepts and essential theories and skills associated with a discipline area or areas related to business.
• Demonstrate cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise business knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems.
• Evaluate and communicate theoretical concepts to transfer business knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrate advanced business knowledge and skills for professional work and/or further learning.
• Cultivate a professional identity and career trajectory by exhibiting the human capabilities and knowledge demanded by modern organisations.