Diploma of Business / Diploma of Leadership and Management

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At a glance

Establish your career in business and management with this high-level double diploma and gain the advanced skills and specialised knowledge needed to work at a strategic level.

JOB PROSPECTS

Business Manager
Manager
Office Administrator
Office Manager
Assistant Manager

COURSE OUTCOME

BSB50215 / BSB51918 Diploma of Business / Diploma of Leadership and Management

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Course overview

Redefine your career in business and management with this high-level double diploma. Develop the advanced skills and specialised knowledge needed to work at a strategic level. Skilled managers are in high demand with more than 50,000 job openings expected within the next five years.

Throughout this course you will be mentored in team leadership and management, discover how to utilise emotional intelligence to maximise team outcomes, and learn how to develop and implement an operational plan to facilitate effective workplace practices. You will also cover topics including communicating with influence, project work, workforce planning management, and risk management.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to work across a variety of office and business management roles.

Double award

Take advantage of our double award offerings and get two qualifications instead of one. In most cases you will only need to complete a few additional units to qualify for the second diploma. Save time, enhance your job prospects, and add value to your skill set with a double award in leadership, management and business.

Industry experienced teachers

Our teachers are experienced and qualified with strong industry relationships. They are experts at passing their knowledge on to you.

Units

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below.

Core units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME

BSBLDR511 Develop and use emotional intelligence Unit code: BSBLDR511 Unit description: This unit covers the development and use of emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the context of the workplace. It includes identifying the impact of own emotions on others in the workplace, recognising and appreciating the emotional strengths and weaknesses of others, promoting the development of emotional intelligence in others and utilising emotional intelligence to maximise team outcomes. It applies to managers who are required to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources and who deal with unpredictable problems as part of their job role. They use initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, evaluate and co-ordinate the work of teams. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.	Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan Unit code: BSBMGT517 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor implementation of the operational plan to provide efficient and effective workplace practices within the organisation's productivity and profitability plans.	Manage operational plan
BSBLDR502 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships Unit code: BSBLDR502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage effective workplace relationships.	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness Unit code: BSBWOR502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.	Lead and manage team effectiveness

Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.

Elective units

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
Greater Brisbane
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Unit code: BSBPMG522 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.	Undertake project work
BSBRSK501 Manage risk Unit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.	Manage risk
BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans Unit code: BSBFIM501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBEBU511 Develop and implement an e-business strategy Unit code: BSBEBU511 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate e-business models and strategies for use in a business context. This includes the ability to incorporate the results of these evaluations into the design of an e-business strategy, including marketing, buying and selling goods and services online.	Develop and implement an e-business strategy
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes Unit code: BSBHRM506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities Unit code: BSBMKG501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate and take advantage of marketing opportunities by analysing market data, distinguishing characteristics of possible markets and assessing viability of changes to operations.	Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development Unit code: BSBWOR501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBLDR513 Communicate with influence Unit code: BSBLDR513 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.	Communicate with influence
Sunshine Coast
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Unit code: BSBPMG522 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.	Undertake project work
BSBRSK501 Manage risk Unit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.	Manage risk
BSBADM502 Manage meetings Unit code: BSBADM502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.	Manage meetings
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development Unit code: BSBWOR501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.	Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBLDR503 Communicate with influence Unit code: BSBLDR503 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and others. It applies to managers and leaders who identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources, and who deal with unpredictable problems. They use initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, evaluate and co-ordinate the work of teams.	Communicate with influence
BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities Unit code: BSBMKG501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate and take advantage of marketing opportunities by analysing market data, distinguishing characteristics of possible markets and assessing viability of changes to operations.	Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBADM504 Plan and implement administrative systems Unit code: BSBADM504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.	Plan and implement administrative systems
BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans Unit code: BSBFIM501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.	Manage budgets and financial plans
Gold Coast
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Unit code: BSBPMG522 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.	Undertake project work
BSBRSK501 Manage risk Unit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.	Manage risk
BSBADM502 Manage meetings Unit code: BSBADM502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.	Manage meetings
BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment Unit code: BSBINN502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.	Build and sustain an innovative work environment
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes Unit code: BSBHRM506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBLDR513 Communicate with influence Unit code: BSBLDR513 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.	Communicate with influence
BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service Unit code: BSBCUS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to manage organisational systems that ensure products and services are delivered and maintained to standards agreed by the organisation.	Manage quality customer service
BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities Unit code: BSBMKG501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate and take advantage of marketing opportunities by analysing market data, distinguishing characteristics of possible markets and assessing viability of changes to operations.	Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
Darling Downs and South West
BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service Unit code: BSBCUS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to manage organisational systems that ensure products and services are delivered and maintained to standards agreed by the organisation.	Manage quality customer service
BSBADM502 Manage meetings Unit code: BSBADM502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.	Manage meetings
BSBADM504 Plan and implement administrative systems Unit code: BSBADM504 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.	Plan and implement administrative systems
BSBHRM506 Manage recruitment selection and induction processes Unit code: BSBHRM506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment Unit code: BSBINN502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.	Build and sustain an innovative work environment
BSBLDR503 Communicate with influence Unit code: BSBLDR503 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and others. It applies to managers and leaders who identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources, and who deal with unpredictable problems. They use initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, evaluate and co-ordinate the work of teams.	Communicate with influence
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work Unit code: BSBPMG522 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.	Undertake project work
BSBRSK501 Manage risk Unit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.	Manage risk
Other
BSBADM506 Manage business document design and development Unit code: BSBADM506 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish standards for the design and production of organisational documents and to manage document design and production processes to ensure agreed standards are met.	Manage business document design and development
BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans Unit code: BSBFIM501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBMGT502 Manage people performance Unit code: BSBMGT502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff who report to them directly. Development of key result areas and key performance indicators and standards, coupled with regular and timely coaching and feedback, provide the basis for performance management.	Manage people performance
BSBMKG502 Establish and adjust the marketing mix Unit code: BSBMKG502 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the optimum marketing mix for a business through analysis of interrelated marketing components.	Establish and adjust the marketing mix
BSBMKG514 Implement and monitor marketing activities Unit code: BSBMKG514 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply and observe marketing plan objectives and action necessary improvements.	Implement and monitor marketing activities
BSBRES401 Analyse and present research information Unit code: BSBRES401 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise, analyse and present workplace information using available systems. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, applying information to a set of facts, evaluating the quality of the information, and preparing and producing reports.	Analyse and present research information
BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Unit code: BSBSUS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.	Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development Unit code: BSBWOR501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.	Manage personal work priorities and professional development

Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Ways to study

By location

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools. Learn more

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Townsville (Pimlico)	Anytime	up to 18 months	3 days per week	Mixed mode	Full fee: $7,650
Cairns	15 July 2019	up to 18 months	3 days per week	Mixed mode Recognition of Prior Learning	Full fee: $7,650

Cairns3 days per week

WORKLOAD3 days per week

START DATES15 July 2019

COSTFull fee: $7,650

Townsville (Pimlico)3 days per week

WORKLOAD3 days per week

START DATESAnytime

COSTFull fee: $7,650

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
South Bank	15 July 2019	1 year	Full time 4 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $11,785
Springfield	15 July 2019	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $7,645
Springfield	08 October 2019	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $7,645
Springfield	28 January 2020	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $7,645
Springfield	20 April 2020	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $7,645

South BankFull time 4 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 4 days per week

START DATES15 July 2019

COSTFull fee: $11,785

Springfield15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES15 July 2019

COSTFull fee: $7,645

Springfield15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES08 October 2019

COSTFull fee: $7,645

Springfield15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $7,645

Springfield15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES20 April 2020

COSTFull fee: $7,645

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Mooloolaba	15 July 2019	2 semesters	Monday, Tuesday	Classroom	Full fee: $7,644

Mooloolaba
Monday, Tuesday

WORKLOAD
Monday, Tuesday

START DATES15 July 2019

COSTFull fee: $7,644

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Southport	15 July 2019	1 year	Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Classroom	Full fee: $9,505
Southport	15 July 2019	1 year	Existing Workers and General Public - Part time 1 night per week plus webinars Monday	Classroom	Full fee: $9,505
Southport	28 January 2020	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	Full fee: $9,505

SouthportFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATES15 July 2019

COSTFull fee: $9,505

SouthportFull time 3 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $9,505

SouthportExisting Workers and General Public - Part time 1 night per week plus webinars
Monday

WORKLOADExisting Workers and General Public - Part time 1 night per week plus webinars
Monday

START DATES15 July 2019

COSTFull fee: $9,505

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Toowoomba	15 July 2019	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $7,645
Toowoomba	08 October 2019	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $7,645
Toowoomba	28 January 2020	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $7,645
Toowoomba	20 April 2020	1 year	15 hours per week	Classroom	Full fee: $7,645

Toowoomba15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES15 July 2019

COSTFull fee: $7,645

Toowoomba15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES08 October 2019

COSTFull fee: $7,645

Toowoomba15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTFull fee: $7,645

Toowoomba15 hours per week

WORKLOAD15 hours per week

START DATES20 April 2020

COSTFull fee: $7,645

What you need to know about studying on campus

Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students are expected to undertake additional personal study to complete the course requirements.

International students

As an international student at TAFE Queensland you'll gain hands-on experience in our modern classrooms, laboratories and workshops using state-of-the-art facilities and the same tools and equipment used in industry.

The diversity of our campus locations means you can choose the study location that suits you. Get the internationally-recognised qualification you need to launch your career while enjoying the unique Australian landscape, culture, and lifestyle.

No matter where you are in your study journey, our team of international student support advisors can help you settle into life in Australia and provide support and assistance to help you throughout your studies.

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Cairns	15 July 2019	1 year	Full time	Classroom	International: $14,000
Cairns	28 January 2020	1 year	Full time	Classroom	International: $14,000

CairnsFull time

WORKLOADFull time

START DATES15 July 2019

COSTInternational: $14,000

CairnsFull time

WORKLOADFull time

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTInternational: $14,000

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
South Bank	15 July 2019	1 year	Full time	Classroom	International: $14,000
South Bank	28 January 2020	1 year	Full time	Classroom	International: $14,000

South BankFull time

WORKLOADFull time

START DATES15 July 2019

COSTInternational: $14,000

South BankFull time

WORKLOADFull time

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTInternational: $14,000

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Mooloolaba	15 July 2019	1 year	Full time	Classroom	International: $14,000
Mooloolaba	28 January 2020	1 year	Full time	Classroom	International: $14,000

MooloolabaFull time

WORKLOADFull time

START DATES15 July 2019

COSTInternational: $14,000

MooloolabaFull time

WORKLOADFull time

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTInternational: $14,000

Campus	START DATES When your course is scheduled to begin	Duration	WORKLOAD How much time you will need to commit to successfully complete your course, combining face-to-face and self-directed study and any required placements.	STUDY MODE Also known as delivery mode, this is how your training is delivered. Learn more	COST The cost of your course may vary, depending on your eligibility for funding, subsidies or concessions. See the payment options section for more information. Learn more
Southport	15 July 2019	1 year	Full time 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Classroom	International: $14,000
Southport	28 January 2020	1 year	Full time 3 days per week	Classroom	International: $14,000

SouthportFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

START DATES15 July 2019

COSTInternational: $14,000

SouthportFull time 3 days per week

WORKLOADFull time 3 days per week

START DATES28 January 2020

COSTInternational: $14,000

What you need to know about studying as an International student

As an international student you’ll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations.

In addition to your scheduled class hours you will be expected to complete additional study in your own time.

The course cost indicated is for students on an international student visa. If you’re visiting Australia on a non-student visa (e.g. partner visa, working holiday, employer sponsor etc.) please contact us directly for the price applicable to you.

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University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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Payment options

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.

Upfront payment

This is the total amount you need to pay when you enrol. This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Vet Student Loan - $10,342 cap

This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.

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Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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International Student Payment

Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Western Union Global Pay for Students. Western Union allows you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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Important Information

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to Domestic Students:

Personal or vocational experience in a related industry.
Completion of year 12 or equivalent.
If you’re under 17 years of age, special enrolment conditions may apply.

International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.

Resources required

It is recommended that students have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for students to use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

Need to know

It is recommended you are currently working within a role where opportunities can be provided to simulate various leadership or management functions to ensure practical understanding.

It is also highly recommended that students have:

Completed an equivalent relevant qualification or possess experience in a range of work environments in senior support roles.
Possess literacy levels equivalent to a successful completion of Year 12 English.
Possess a range of study skills, self-motivation and reasonable independence to study.

If you choose the elective unit BSBMKG501 - Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities, please note this unit includes a Virtual Business Simulation as part of the student assessment requirements.

The simulation is not a TAFE Queensland product, therefore the cost of this component is not included in your course cost. You will need to purchase a licence for the simulation prior to commencement (at a cost of approximately $50USD). Details for this licence will be supplied to students by your teacher two weeks prior to commencement to the simulation.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.

International students

International students can either apply directly through our application portal Studylink, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.

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Diploma of Business / Diploma of Leadership and Management

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COURSE OUTCOME

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Units

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What you need to know about studying on campus

What you need to know about studying as an International student

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University pathways

Payment options

Upfront payment

Vet Student Loan - $10,342 cap

Payment plan

International Student Payment

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Important Information

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Need to know

Assessment Methods

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How to apply

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers

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University pathways

Diploma of Business / Diploma of Leadership and Management

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