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Diploma of Strategic Leadership
The Education Center of Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Immersive doctorate for mid-to-senior professionals who lead organizational transformation.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Design and conduct concepts and methods in Strategic Leadership to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in 48-credit-hour programme
- Critical inquiry and research methods. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Communication and media
- Educational services
- Faith communities
- Government and public services
- Healthcare services
- Information systems
- Management services
- Military defense and security
Curriculum
- 48-credit-hour programme
- As little as 33 months full-time. Core courses include Spirit-empowered leadership
- Critical inquiry and research methods
- Coaching and talent development
- Organizational culture and design
- Modeling systems change
- Global entrepreneurship
- Innovation and change management
- And decision and data analytics. Concentrations: applied research
- Leadership coaching
- Change management
- Strategic foresight.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a related field plus 3 years of leadership or management experience
- or a bachelor degree in a related field plus 2 years
- or 5 years of such experience.
Accepted academic background
Strategic Leadership: Diploma or Advanced Diploma in a related field plus 3 years of leadership/management work experience, or Bachelor degree in a related field plus 2 years, or 5 years of such experience. Engineering: Advanced Diploma or Diploma of Engineering, or relevant Certificate III/IV with significant engineering practice, or a Bachelor degree/other higher education qualification with relevant practice.
Language tests
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of prior qualifications
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Identification documents if requested.
How to apply
- Review the entry requirements and available intake for the chosen program. Prepare academic transcripts and any other documents specified for the program. Complete the institution online application form. Submit evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Monitor the application portal and respond to admission requests. Arrange the appropriate student visa or study permit after receiving an offer if required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $12,000 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $2,400 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Brisbane |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | ECA College |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 48 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is $12,000 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $2,400 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.

