Course Overview
At Blue Ridge College, we believe leadership is about more than giving direction—it’s about inspiring change. The BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is designed to help you develop advanced management skills, critical thinking, and the ability to lead organisations through transformation. You’ll learn how to design business strategies, manage organisational change, and guide people with confidence. This course is the next step for those who already have a foundation in leadership and are ready to take their career to a senior level.
Why Undertake this Qualification?
• Develops high-level leadership and strategic thinking
• Supports progression into senior operational and executive roles
• Strengthens ability to manage innovation, performance and organisational strategy
• Provides pathways into Bachelor-level study and higher education
Entry Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Completed Diploma/Advanced Diploma OR 2 years relevant full-time work experience
- English Language Requirements for International students
International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require:
- Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course; or
IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course; or
IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course; or,
Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.
Score Guide: Average test score of 61 or higher in Oxford placement test is equivalent to IELTS 6.0. - To provide evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or the Republic of Ireland; or
- To provide evidence that they are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland; or
- To provide evidence that, within two (2) years* of their signed written agreement date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Students may refer to IELTS Equivalent Policy for further information. Results older than two (2) years are not acceptable.
English Language Test Providers | Minimum Test Score | With 10 weeks ELICOS | With 20 weeks ELICOS |
International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 |
TOEFL internet-based test (Only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023) | 64 | 46 | 35 |
Cambridge English Advanced (Certificate in | 169 | 162 | 154 |
PTE-A | 50 | 42 | 36 |
Occupational English Test | B (each component) | B (each component) | B (each component) |
Note: The test must have been taken no more than two (2) years* before you apply to study at BRC.
- Must complete Pre-Training Review (PTR) and LLND assessment (ACSF Level 4).
Career Pathways
- Executive Manager
- Senior Administrator
- Business Director
- Operations Manager
- Pathways to Bachelor of Business, Commerce, Leadership & Management
Campus Location
Suite 1, Level 5, 398 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Fees
Tuition Fee: $AU 15,000
Non Tuition Fee: $AU 700
Total Tuition fee: $AU 15,700
Course Information
Qualification Code: BSB60420 – Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Units of Competency
Core Units
• BSBCRT611 – Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
• BSBLDR601 – Lead and manage organisational change
• BSBLDR602 – Provide leadership across the organisation
• BSBOPS601 – Develop and implement business plans
• BSBSTR601 – Manage innovation and continuous improvement
Elective Units
• BSBHRM615 – Contribute to the development of diversity and inclusion strategies
• BSBHRM614 – Contribute to strategic workforce planning
• BSBXCM501 – Lead communication in the workplace
• BSBTEC601 – Review organisational digital strategy
• BSBSUS601 – Lead corporate social responsibility
Assessment & Learning Approach
Assessment methods include written/oral questions, projects, case studies, and presentations.
Students are assessed in simulated business environments and must achieve satisfactory results in each assessment task to be deemed competent.
Student Support and Services
Blue Ridge College provides academic and wellbeing support to help students succeed.
Support includes orientation, LLND support, mentoring, counselling referrals, airport pickup (optional $100 fee), and accommodation assistance.
Duration
- 62 weeks total (56 weeks study + 6 weeks holidays)
- 1,250 hours
- 20 hours per week, face-to-face
Course Information
- Duration: 62 Weeks
- Certificate: Yes
- Language: English
