The Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management (GDLM) course provides an opportunity for those in leadership and management positions to further their study in this area with the context of a Christian framework. The challenge of leadership and management in various types of organisations has become more demanding and complex.
Adapting to rapidly changing business environments calls for a more sophisticated set of skills and abilities from leaders and managers. All organisations, including faith-based and not-for-profit, require effective leadership informed by the social sciences and a developing body of knowledge, concerning management, leadership, and organisations.
The GDLM focusses on providing advanced training in management theory and practice, emphasising the ethical, moral, and faith-based values of leadership and management.
The Graduate Diploma is also a pathway into the Avondale Master of Business Administration program.
To qualify for admission, an applicant must have achieved:
In exceptional circumstances an applicant may be admitted based on qualifications deemed equivalent as assessed by the Course Convenor in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).
This course is available online to international students residing outside Australia. Students must be able to obtain an appropriate visa to visit Australia for the compulsory on-campus intensive study period. The course is not available to international students residing in Australia. For information regarding visas refer to https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/study.
Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:
^Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or the United States of America.
Applicants who have completed prior study may be eligible for advanced standing (credit recognition). Applicants should discuss their eligibility for advanced standing with the Admissions Team or the Course Convenor.
The Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management consists of 8 units and requires 48 credit points for completion. Every unit has a 6 credit-point value unless otherwise stated.
The Graduate Diploma consists of two core units, at least four discipline-specific units, and an independent project.
Students must select 4 or 5 units from the list below:
Units are offered on a rotational basis each year. Contact the Course Convenor regarding specific unit availability.
To find out more about any of the units listed here, copy the unit code and then search for that unit here.
Our Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management graduates will be equipped with business management skills and leadership training that can be applied in real-world business situations.
Graduates develop skills for roles such as:
Graduates can also enter the Avondale Master of Business Administration program with credit for the eight completed units.
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