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Diploma of Leadership and Management Advanced

Mercury Colleges

Sydney, Australia
2 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

An Advanced Diploma (BSB60420) in organisational leadership, Strategy and change, Taught in Sydney.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Leadership and Management Advanced Diploma can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
Evaluate financial and operational decisions
Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Senior administrator
Senior executive

Curriculum

Ten units
Five core and five elective. Core units cover critical thinking for complex problems
Leading organisational change
Organisation-wide leadership
Business plans
And innovation and continuous improvement. Electives include corporate social responsibility
Organisational strategy
Organisational finances
Workforce planning and WHS management systems.

Entry requirements

Academic

Aged 18 or over
Year 12 or equivalent (CHC courses also accept proven aged-care or nursing experience)
LLND assessment before enrolment
English: IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 (or equivalent)
Or Upper-Intermediate General English/EAP
Or an AQF Certificate IV or higher delivered and assessed in English. Programme entry also needs a BSB Diploma or Advanced Diploma
Or two years of relevant full-time operational or leadership experience. Grade guidance from source: Year 12 or equivalent
No minimum grade published.

Accepted academic background

Aged 18 or over, Year 12 or equivalent (or above), LLND (language, Literacy, Numeracy, Digital) assessment before enrolment. Course-specific: CHC courses also accept proven experience in an aged care or nursing environment instead of Year 12, Diploma of Marketing and Communication needs the Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication (or listed units) or two years of relevant full-time work, Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management needs a BSB Diploma/Advanced Diploma or two years of relevant leadership/operational experience, Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication needs the Diploma (or listed units) or four years of relevant work, A CHC work placement (120 hours) and police/immunisation checks apply.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0

Documents you’ll need

Application Form
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the entry requirements (age 18 or over
Year 12 or equivalent
English evidence) on the course page. Complete the Mercury Colleges application form and submit it to the admissions office with your passport copy
Certified Year 12 certificate
IELTS 6.0 or other English proof
OSHC proof of payment. Complete the LLND assessment (and placement test if no English proof was given). Receive a conditional Letter of Offer
Sign it and make the first payment to secure your place. The college issues your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). Include the CoE code in your student visa application. Tell the college your Australian address within 7 days and attend orientation on day one.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,000 AUD
Application fee	$100 AUD
Deposit	$1,000 AUD

Program details

Campus	Sydney CBD
Faculty or school	Leadership and Management Programs
Department	Leadership and Management Advanced Diploma
Teaching language	English
Credit value	10,96
Study pace	Flexible,Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
November 2027
Apply by
19 Nov 2026
6 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.