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Diploma of Leadership
- Melbourne, Australia
- 0.67 years
- English
- Online
- Diploma
About the program
An online nine-course certificate in leadership skills for managers.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Leadership can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Manager
- Consultant
- Advisor
- Further study (Bachelor of Maritime Studies
- Bachelor of Technology)
Curriculum
- Nine online courses with no practical component
- Covering leadership strengths and assumptions
- Balancing management and strategy and applying leadership models
- Sample courses include Leadership Fundamentals
- Conflict Management and Project Management.
Entry requirements
Academic
- To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership
- you must have: An Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent
- or higher-level qualification
- in any discipline. If you do not meet the above entry requirement for the Graduate Certificate
- you may be considered if you have a minimum of 5 years of full-time equivalent work experience. Applicants will be required to submit a full curriculum vitae (CV). You must
- Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline for most courses; some courses state a GPA of 2.0 or 2.5 out of 4.0 or allow relevant work experience
Accepted academic background
Completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification), or relevant experience for some courses
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 176
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Identity
- Application Form
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,640 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Business and Law |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | RMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
Tuition is $20,640 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 176, IELTS Academic 6.5.

