Diploma of Leadership and Management

Diploma of Leadership and Management - BSB50420

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Build new skills in people management, personal development and workplace technical skills.

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Full-time 1 year
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February, July
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Melbourne City
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Overview

Are you a current or future manager?

The Diploma of Leadership and Management offers you training in people management, personal development and workplace operational skills.

Studies in leadership and management will help you build important career skills, such as:

  • personal development skills though leading self and others
  • operational skills in areas like customer engagement, managing operations, finances and resources 
  • business development and planning skills through risk management and continuous improvement.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Details

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RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches, including lectures, seminars, workshops, presentations, group discussions and group work.

You will learn in workshops that are organised in clusters to streamline content delivery and assessment. The focus is on delivering key concepts and offering opportunities for interaction, discussion, peer support, guest speakers and hands-on activities.

You will undertake work related projects and tasks to develop practical skills and apply knowledge, demonstrating your abilities to function effectively in a supervisory role.

The subjects in this course are contextualised to industry applications wherever possible, demonstrations and practical sessions and/or workplace sessions are incorporated wherever appropriate in the delivery strategy. Classes are interactive and give you many opportunities to discuss ideas and practice new skills. You will participate in learning activities such as:

  • leading and working in teams to ensure a successful outcome of a project
  • identify areas for continuous improvement
  • perform a risk analysis
  • develop critical thinking skills
  • develop your emotional intelligence
  • communicate effectively with internal and external customers
  • business resources management skills
  • presentation of work to various stakeholders

In addition to developing skills and knowledge for a particular job, this diploma also aims to help you to develop broad work skills, known as foundation skills.

You are expected to undertake self-directed learning in addition to those activities provided in class. This self-directed learning will often be based upon research, and reading of relevant knowledge elements of the course. Where you have the opportunity to do so, you are encouraged to apply skill elements in your actual workplace.

Blended learning options

Courses offered as part of blended learning programs include a meaningful blend of online, on-campus, and workplace based learning tailored to the type of study you undertake. This learning is active, prioritising tasks that involve exploration and development of skills and knowledge through interaction and engagement.

Online aspects provide positive benefits such as flexibility and adaptability using digital activities and materials, while also strengthening the interaction and connection with timetabled and on-campus experiences such as tutorials, practicals, or workshops.

All subjects use your workplace or experience as a context for learning.

You will be assessed on structured activities that demonstrate your vocational competency either in the workplace or a business simulation.

If your job relates to this diploma, you have the opportunity to be assessed in your workplace. Feedback from work supervisors and colleagues can be used as evidence of your competency and fulfilling skills or knowledge requirements of some or all of your subjects.

In the Essendon Football Club dual diploma, you will undertake 100 hours of real-life work experience provided across the EFC and its partner network, giving you access to elite high-performance facilities and key industry contacts. Upon completion of the diploma, you will have the opportunity for one of two graduate roles within the EFC. 

Skills recognition provides opportunities for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Current Competence (RCC). Previous learning can include relevant life and work experience, as well as formal education and professional development related to the particular qualification.

The School of Vocational Business Education offers full skills recognition for this diploma. If you believe you already have the skills and knowledge required for this qualification, you should discuss this with your facilitator, who will provide additional information and advice regarding how to apply for skills recognition and the kind of evidence that may be required.

Most of your learning and teaching activities will be on two midweek evenings over one year.

You should also budget additional independent study time.

Students in the Essendon Football Club dual diploma will attend approximately 14 hours of face-to-face classes across three days a week at the NEC Hangar.

The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this diploma and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.

View the learning outcomes for each stream:

The course consists of twelve subjects, covering:

  • marketing and communication
  • customer service
  • personal and professional development
  • team management and effectiveness
  • budgets and financial planning
  • resource planning 
  • operational planning
  • workplace improvement
  • risk management 
  • leadership communication.

Essendon Football Club dual diploma

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Work in elite sport

Love sport? Successful applicants for the C5407EFC plan have the opportunity learn and work within the Essendon Football Club, nab a graduate role within its partner network, and gain two qualifications in one.

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Study the dual Diploma of Business / Diploma of Leadership and Management and pursue your goals of working in elite sport.

This unique offering is perfect for football enthusiasts, and will provide you with access to elite high-performance facilities and key industry experts in the area of sport 

You will complete both diplomas in just one year, giving you the opportunity to explore key topics in leadership, strategic planning and marketing through a sporting context. Your learning will be supported by industry experts as well as Essendon Football Club staff who will provide an intimate perspective on working in elite sport. 

With access to elite athletes, coaches, EFC staff and mentors, this stream allows you to immerse yourself in the operations of an AFL Club. You will gain exclusive insights to football, events, member growth and engagement, community programs, facility operations, and match-day operations across elite and second tier programs. 

You will undertake 100 hours of voluntary work experience across the EFC and its partner network. This will give you access to a variety of experiences within the operations of an AFL Club across both men’s and women’s programs, as well as the opportunity to build your network in sport.

Your classes will be held face-to-face at the NEC Hangar, home of the Essendon Football Club, and content may also be delivered at RMIT’s City campus. Your learning will include a mix of learning methods including instructions, presentations, role-play, group work, and worksheets. 

Ongoing assessment throughout these diplomas will typically include written assessments, presentations, evidence portfolios, and practical demonstrations.

If you study the Essendon Football Club dual diploma, you will be exposed to football, events, member growth and engagement, community programs and facility operations, and hold the skills to pursue a career in either a sports club or other industries. Upon completion of the dual diploma plan, two students will be offered graduate roles with EFC.

Course structure

Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Program code: C5407
National curriculum code: BSB50420
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Location
Duration
Plan code
CRICOS
Diploma of Leadership and Management
City Campus
1 year
C5407
Location
City Campus
Duration
1 year
Plan code
C5407
CRICOS
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Diploma of Leadership and Management
City Campus
1 year
C5407EFC
Location
City Campus
Duration
1 year
Plan code
C5407EFC
CRICOS
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Career

You will gain enhanced skills in leadership and management to facilitate initiative and judgement in planning, organising, when implementing and monitoring your own workload and the workload of others.

You will develop enhanced communication skills to be able to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements. 

Admissions

You need to satisfy all of the following academic (entry) requirements to be considered for entry into this course.

Diploma of Leadership and Management (Plan code C5407) entry requirements:

There are no minimum academic entry requirements for this program.

Applicants must be currently employed in, or have a minimum of 6 month prior work experience in, a supervisory role.

 

Essendon Football Club dual Diploma of Business (plan code C5406EFC) / Diploma of Leadership and Management (plan code C5407EFC) entry requirements:

Applicants are advised to apply for the C5407EFC Diploma of Leadership and Management, and if successful, applicants will be made an offer for both the Diploma of Leadership and Management (C5407EFC) and the Diploma of Business (C5406EFC). 

Applicants must meet one of the following minimum academic requirements, and submit the Personal Statement:

  • Successful completion of Australian Year 12 (or equivalent) or the Australian Senior VCAL Certificate 

OR 

  • Completion of Post-Secondary studies (Certificate III or above) 

OR

  • At least 6 months’ work experience in a related field

AND, all applicants must submit a Personal Statement to answer the following:

  • What are your reasons for wanting to study the RMIT/Essendon Football Club Dual Diploma?
  • What is your intended career path and how will this unique program help you achieve it?
  • Please provide details of any relevant work or volunteer experience

Entry to this program may be competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., ATAR, GPA or STAT Multiple Choice (including any adjustments).

There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification.

A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification.

Pathways

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Understanding pathways

Undertaking a certificate, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree can help you meet the entry requirements for your preferred degree. These qualifications often provide credit, reducing the duration of your bachelor degree.

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You must meet the entry requirements to gain access to this course. Please contact Study@RMIT to discuss your options.

Credit, recognition of prior learning, professional experience and accreditation from a professional body can reduce the duration of your study by acknowledging your earlier, relevant experience.

Credit and exemptions will be assessed consistent with the principles of the RMIT Credit Policy.

Graduates of this course will be guaranteed entry into the courses below.

For more information, explore our Pathway finder, or contact Study@RMIT.

Fees

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2023 fees

The tuition fees you will pay for this program will depend on whether you are offered a Victorian Government subsidised place or a full-fee place. To find out if you are eligible for a government subsidised place, follow the steps at How to check if you are eligible.

Diploma of Leadership and Management (Plan code C5407):

  • 2023 government subsidised place: AU$7,250* per annum
  • 2023 full-fee place: AU$9,000* per annum

Essendon Football Club dual Diploma of Business (plan code C5406EFC) / Diploma of Leadership and Management (plan code C5407EFC):

Students of the Essendon Football Clubstream will undertake and graduate with two qualifications, the Diploma of Business and the Diploma of Leadership and Management. This stream is only open to students who meet the eligibility criteria for a Victorian Government-subsidised Place. In 2023, the total tuition fees for these diplomas are:

C5406EFC Diploma of Business:

  • 2023 government subsidised place: AU$6619.20* per annum

C5407EFC Diploma of Leadership and Management

  • 2023 government subsidised place: AU$10,492 per annum

The total tuition amount for this stream will be:

  • 2023 government subsidised place: AU$17,111.20 per annum

*Fees shown are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

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Use our fee finder to get an estimate of your fees for this program.

Additional expenses

*The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) rates for 2023 have been delayed by the Australian Government. The fee information will be published when they are available.

  • Student services and amenities fee (SSAF): AU$315 maximum fee for 2022*.
  • Other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment.

Annual fee adjustment

The student tuition fees as displayed by the fee finder are indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and these fees should only be used as a guide.

Eligibility Exemption criteria

**The Victorian Government is currently waiving three (3) eligibility criteria around prior qualifications. This means that more people who want to study a vocational education program at RMIT, and who have studied previously, will be able to access a government subsidised place in a program. Find out how to check your eligibility

Defer your payment

The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the VET Student Loans scheme, which allows eligible students in eligible programs to defer payment of their tuition fees, up to the maximum loan amount for their program.

Payments and refunds

For information on how to pay your fees or how to apply for a refund, please see Paying your fees and applying for refunds.

In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.

The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2023 is $326. 

For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.

You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.

VET Student Loans

The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the VET Student Loans scheme, which allows eligible students in eligible programs to defer payment of their tuition fees, up to the maximum loan amount for their program.

How does a VET Student Loan work?

If your VET Student Loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT your tuition fees on your behalf, up to the maximum loan amount for your program.

Your VET Student Loan becomes part of your VETSL debt. You will start repaying your accumulated VETSL debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is adjusted each year (this also applies if you are still studying).

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.

For more information see VET Student Loans or Study Assist.

VET Student Loan cap

If your program is eligible for the VET Student Loan scheme and has a loan cap that doesn’t cover the total amount of the tuition fees for your program, then you’ll need to pay RMIT the difference by the due date once you exceed the cap.

It’s easy for you to keep track of your VET Student Loan debt, and you can choose to make upfront payments at any time before the census date. 

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

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The annual tuition fee for 2022 is AU$9,500.

The total indicative tuition fee for 2022 commencement is AU$9,500.

In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:

You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.

Find out more details about how fees are calculated and the expected annual increase.

Applying for refunds

Find information on how to apply for a refund as a continuing international student.

RMIT awards more than 2000 scholarships every year to recognise academic achievement and assist students from a variety of backgrounds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Looking for answers or more general information?

Use our Frequently Asked Questions to learn about the application process and its equity access schemes, find out how to accept or defer your offer or request a leave of absence, discover information about your fees, refunds and scholarships, and explore the various student support and advocacy services, as well as how to find out more about your preferred program, and more.

Sorry, this program is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.

If you hold a different visa type, you may be eligible. Please contact Study@RMIT for more information.

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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