COURSE CODE: BSB80320

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

Course overview

This qualification is designed to provide students with highly specialised knowledge and skills to lead organisations at a strategic level.

The course focuses on developing competencies in strategic leadership, organisational transformation, governance, innovation, and high-level decision-making, preparing students for executive and senior leadership roles across a range of industries.

Training is delivered through a combination of face-to-face classroom sessions and theory-based assessments, supported by case studies, strategic projects, and real-world business scenarios. This course is suitable for experienced managers, executives, and professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive organisational performance.

This is a nationally recognised qualification under the BSB Business Services Training Package, delivered in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/training/details/BSB80320

KEY INFORMATION
Duration	2 – 2.5 years
AQF Level	Level 8
Study mode	Full-time or part-time options may be available

Course Entry Requirements

Students must:

Be 18 years or older
Provide valid identification
Meet Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirements
Have significant work experience in management or leadership roles (recommended)
Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a related field and have at least 3 years full-time relevant leadership/management experience
OR
Have completed a Bachelor degree in a related field and have at least 2 years full-time relevant leadership/management experience
OR
Have at least 5 years full-time relevant leadership/management experience

Course Structure

To achieve this qualification, students must complete:

Total Units: 8 Units

Core Units: 2 Units
Elective Units: 6 Units

Delivery Mode

This course is delivered through:

✔ Face-to-face classroom training
✔ Online or written theory-based assessments
✔ Case studies and strategic leadership projects

Core Units
BSBLDR811	Lead strategic transformation
BSBSTR802	Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students may seek employment as:

Executive Manager
Senior Manager
Director / General Manager
Business Leader
Strategy Manager

Skills You Will Learn

Students will develop advanced and strategic leadership skills, including:

Developing and implementing organisational strategies
Leading organisational change and transformation
Driving innovation and continuous improvement
Strategic decision-making and problem-solving
Governance and risk management
Stakeholder engagement at executive level
Leading high-performing teams

Pathways

After completing this qualification, students may progress to:

Executive education programs
Higher-level postgraduate qualifications
Specialist leadership and management courses

Elective Units
BSBLDR812	Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
BSBLDR813	Lead and influence ethical practice
BSBPMG814	Lead the portfolio
BSBSTR801	Lead innovative thinking and practice
BSBSTR803	Establish business continuity management strategies
BSBTEC601	Review organisational digital strategy

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods may include:

Written or online theory assessments
Case studies and strategic projects
Presentations and reports
Workplace-based scenarios

Students must demonstrate competency in all required units.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in:

Corporate organisations
Government and public sector
Private enterprises
Consulting and advisory roles