Diploma of Leadership and Management

Diploma of Leadership and Management - BSB50420

VOCATIONAL

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

Student type:
Learning mode:
On campus
Duration:
Full-time 1 year

Please note:
This diploma is only offered as a dual qualification with the Diploma of Business, in partnership with Essendon Football Club and Cricket Victoria.

Overview

Gain the business, leadership and management skills to work in elite sports management.

RMIT has partnered with Essendon Football Club and Cricket Victoria to engage sport enthusiasts in leadership study, giving you the opportunity to explore key topics in leadership and strategic planning through a sporting context, and to graduate with both the Diploma of Leadership and Management as well as the Diploma of Business.

Choose your sport

For full information about the dual Diploma of Business/Diploma of Leadership and Management, see below for either the Essendon Education Academy or the Melbourne Cricket Education Academy plans:

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Essendon Education Academy

Love football? Successful applicants have the opportunity to study at the Essendon Education Academy, do work experience at Essendon Football Club, and gain 2 qualifications in one.
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Melbourne Cricket Education Academy

Love cricket? Successful applicants will learn and work within the Melbourne Cricket Education Academy, gain 2 qualifications in one, and have the opportunity to partake in the Cricket Performance Program (CPP).

Why choose the Diploma of Leadership and Management at RMIT?

Transferable skills

Develop your craft in real-world situations, graduating with important skills and knowledge.

Hands-on learning

Undertake 100 hours of industry work experience, operating in elite sport environments.

Sporting connections

Take advantage of our partnerships with the Essendon Football Club and Cricket Victoria.

Gain leadership and business skills through the lens of first-class sports

Offered in partnership with the Essendon Education Academy and the Melbourne Cricket Education Academy as part of the dual diploma with the Diploma of Business, the Diploma of Leadership and Management equips you with the skills needed to make a meaningful impact in today's dynamic workplace, enabling you to lead with confidence, empathy and purpose.

You'll build the practical capabilities required to manage business operations successfully, and be prepared to support sustainable performance and guide positive change within your organisation.

You'll even learn to turn strategic ideas into business opportunities, as this course will equip you to identify and evaluate marketing opportunities and develop effective marketing strategies aligned with organisational goals.

Whether you're aspiring to lead a team, manage business operations or advance into a senior role, you'll graduate with the knowledge, confidence and practical skills to drive organisational success.

The Diploma of Leadership and Management training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding.

Providers of brokering services for Skills First training

  • Essendon Football Club ABN 22 004 286 373 (Diploma of Leadership and Management)
  • Victorian Cricket Association (trading as Cricket Victoria) ABN 28 004 128 812 (Diploma of Leadership and Management)

This course is not available for international students intending to study on a student visa.

Information for international students

Sorry, this course 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.

 

Information for local students

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