Diploma of Leadership and Management
Lead teams and manage operations. Build skills in communicating with influence, critical thinking, operational planning, emotional intelligence and team effectiveness.

- Course code
- BSB50420
- CRICOS code
- 110968F
- Duration
- 52 weeks full time
- Units
- 12
- Placement
- Not required
- Intake
- Quarterly
- Study mode
- Face to face, full time
- English
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- Course code
- BSB50420
- Duration
- Contact us
- Units
- 12
- Placement
- Not required
- Intake
- Quarterly
- Study mode
- Face to face or blended
- Ways to study
- Fee for service
- Entry
- LLND test (fee for service)
Apply as an international student
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Apply as an international student
52 weeks full time · CRICOS 110968F. Apply from outside Australia, or from inside Australia if you already hold a visa.
Fee for service
Duration: Contact us. Payment plans available.
Entry requirements
- No prerequisite qualification
- Aged 18 or over
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Entry requirements
- No prerequisite qualification
- Aged 18 or over
- English: IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Fee for service
- No prerequisite qualification
- Aged 18 or over
- In-house LLND test: the Solis College pre-enrolment language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills test (entry requirement)
Where it can lead
- Team leader
- Operations manager
- Office manager
- Business development manager
Job outcomes depend on individual circumstances and are not guaranteed.
Course structure
12 units in total. Units checked against training.gov.au.
Core units (6)
| BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence |
| BSBCRT511 | Develop critical thinking in others |
| BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
Elective units (6)
| BSBINS603 | Initiate and lead applied research |
| TAELED804 | Review enterprise e-learning systems and solutions implementation |
| BSBFIN501 | Manage budgets and financial plans |
| BSBSTR503 | Develop organisational policy |
| BSBTWK503 | Manage meetings |
| BSBXBD501 | Develop big data strategy |
Course FAQs
How long does the course take?
52 weeks full time, including holidays, assessments.
How much study is expected each week?
International students follow a full-time, face-to-face timetable of at least 20 hours a week, including class time and assessments.
What English level do I need?
IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent, no more than 2 years old, plus our in-house LLND test.
Can I get recognition for previous study or experience?
Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed at enrolment and can shorten your course.
How long does the course take?
Please contact us for your study plan.
How is the course delivered?
Face to face on campus in Adelaide, or blended: on-campus classes plus supported online study. Plan for about 20 hours of study a week.
Can I get a subsidised place?
This course is not currently offered as a Skills SA subsidised place. You can study it as fee for service.
Can I get recognition for previous study or experience?
Yes. Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL) are assessed at enrolment and can shorten your course.
Updated fee list coming soon
We are updating our course fee list. For current fees, please contact our team.
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