BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

CRICOS Course Code: 107716H
National Qualification Code: BSB50420
Course Duration: 12 months
Target Students: Domestic and CRICOS international students
Delivery Mode: Classroom + Structured self-study training
Delivery Site: Sydney Campus only
Start Dates: Please refer to UPC website.

Course Description

The Diploma of Leadership and Management has been designed to turn you into a professional manager, working to inspire, motivate and get the very best out of employees, while at the same time meeting and exceeding business expectations.

During your studies, you will learn how to use emotional intelligence to understand and work with team members. You will get hands on experience with recruitment, selection and induction of staff, leading and managing team effectiveness, and managing people performance. Another very important area is planning as well as project work and inspiring innovation.

Entry Requirement

Minimum age: 18 years old or over.
English Proficiency:
- International students: IELTS overall score of 6.0 or equivalent, no less than 5.0 in each band (Please refer to the notes at the end of this page for more details).
- Domestic students: Must pass the Language, Literary and Numeracy (LLN) Test. Exemptions are considered upon request.
Academic:
- Completed Year 12 in a 12-year high school system with good results (Average aggregated marks is over 80%) or
- Completed an AQF Certificate III or above or
- Completed high school with at least 1-year work experience in an office environment.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available for students who have studied business or management courses or have work experience in a business environment. If RPL and/or CT is granted, your study period and visa duration (for international students) will be shortened.

Resources Requirements

You can access all course learning and assessment materials using our Moodle system. The course materials fee is $200.

Course Outcomes

Occupational titles suited to this qualification include:

Administrator
Business Development Manager
Corporate Services Manager
Advertising Executive
Office Manager
Operations Manager
Project Coordinator
Project Consultant

Course Structure

Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management. It contains 12 units of competency as follows:

Six core units of competency and
Six elective units of competency

	Unit code	Unit title
Six core units of competency
1	BSBCMM511	Communicate with influence
2	BSBCRT511	Develop critical thinking in others
3	BSBLDR523	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
4	BSBOPS502	Manage business operational plans
5	BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence
6	BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness
Six elective units of competency
7	BSBFIN501	Manage budgets and financial plans
8	BSBOPS504	Manage business risk
9	BSBPEF501	Manage personal and professional development
10	BSBXCM501	Lead communication in the workplace
11	BSBPMG430	Undertake project work
12	SIRXMKT006	Develop a social media strategy

* Elective units of competency may be changed during the training program without prior notice.

Delivery Mode and Total Volume of Learning

We offer a blended delivery mode of classroom learning and structured self-study. The course has 36 studying weeks (4 terms) during a period of 12 calendar months.

During the term, you attend classes 14 hours per week and complete another 6 hours as structured self-study. On top of these, you study in your own time up to 15 hours per week then complete quizzes and assignments.

Assessment Method

Assessments are competency-based. The theoretical component of each unit is assessed in the form of written assignments, case studies, research projects, etc. while the practical component is assessed in a simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in the real business world.

Course Completion

Upon successful completion of all 12 units of competency of this course, you will receive the Australian nationally recognised qualification of the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management which includes two documents, the Testamur and the Record of Results. If you do not complete all required 12 units, you will be issued a Statement of Attainment showing all units of competency that you have successfully completed.

Pathways

The BSB50420 is a Level 5 qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and is recognized by all AQF colleges. Upon successful completion of this qualification, you are eligible to enrol in various business and management courses at the Advanced Diploma level or pursue a Bachelor’s degree at universities or higher education providers (Please refer to the course articulation information).

Training and Other Facilities

UPC campus is fully equipped with required facilities including modern computers with internet access, data projectors, photocopiers, and a mini kitchen and common area.

Typical Timetables

Day 1 and Day 2 (14 hours): Face-to-face study with the trainer (Teacher).
Six hours of structured self-study: You follow a study plan recommended by your Trainer.

Other information

International students are permitted to have paid work up to 48 hours per fortnight (every two weeks) during the academic term and have no hour limit during term breaks or holidays.

Download the BSB50420 (Class) Flyer

English Entry Requirement for International Students:

have completed (a) two years of your senior high school, or (b) an AQF Certificate IV or higher which was delivered in English language in Australia, or
come from an English-speaking country.
You may be required to sit for the UPC English Placement Test if deemed necessary.

Currency The electronic version of this document on the UPC website is the approved and most current version. Any printed version is uncontrolled and may not be up-to-date.

Disclaimer Course information is subject to change without prior notice.