Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management
Course Code | 2044 |
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CRICOS Code | 057324J |
Course duration / Study mode | Course Duration: 2 years part-time (the course is not offered full-time) |
Location | Avondale Campus - Lake Macquarie |
Fee Support | FEE-HELP* |
About
The Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management (GradDipLead&Mgmt) course provides an opportunity for those in leadership and management positions to further their study in this area within 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. Church-related, not-for-profit organisations and other organisations require effective leadership informed by the social sciences and a developing body of knowledge, concerning management, leadership and organisations.
The GradDipLead&Mgmt focusses on providing advanced training in management theory and practice, emphasising the ethical, moral and spiritual dimensions of leadership and management.
Changing environments and new challenges require innovative approaches informed by current philosophies and frameworks for action. While traditional ways of thinking and acting in leadership may have worked well in the past, now there is a need for leadership to project a vision, plan strategically and motivate more effectively. The quest for excellence and the demand for flexibility and rapid response to changing environments is as essential for the success of organisations and companies.
Offering quality education in graduate studies, Avondale University College is responding to the need of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and other church-related organisations for effective leaders and managers. The courses however will also work in other sectors. Other individuals interested generally in the study of Leadership and Management in the context of Christian values may also find the course appropriate to their needs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management, graduates will be able to:
- demonstrate insights and perceptions of managerial conduct which integrate theoretical foundations with organisational needs, leadership and management practice in church organisations, professional trends, and factors affecting contemporary management thinking and practice;
- create a personal professional body of knowledge from a holistic perspective, focussing on attitudes, values and actions applied in a Christian managerial environment;
- display personal effectiveness and efficiency in leadership and management practice;
- explore and apply a systematic approach to the study of leadership and management in a church context and review management literature; develop a maturing recognition of the relevance and values of well reasoned literature, in the advancement of sound academic based practice;
- investigate and critically analyse the nature, the scientific, behavioural, administrative and quantitative foundation of leadership and management related topics, and apply relevant concepts to the practice of effective and efficient leadership and management in the workplace;
- apply and practice specific management activities through a critical analysis of professional practices, standards and current organisational and societal needs.
Career Opportunities
Leadership & Management graduates leave with the skills for potential employment in the following areas:
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Senior Executive and Administrators
- Company Secretary
Admission Criteria
DIRECT ENTRY
A Bachelor degree ( AQF level 7 or equivalent), or satisfactory completion of the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management. In exceptional circumstances students may be admitted on the basis of equivalent qualifications as assessed by the Learning and Teaching Committee of the Faculty of Education, Business and Science. An official transcript must accompany every application form.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
At least two years of experience in a leadership and management role.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Overseas applicants will have their entry qualifications assessed in accordance with the Admission to Higher Education Undergraduate Courses Policy as well as the International Students Policy
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants whose Bachelor degree was not undertaken in English must demonstrate English langugae proficiency by achieving an IELTS score of at least 6.5, with no individual band score less tha 6.0 or equivalent. An official statement of IELTS results must accompany the application form.
Course Structure
Course Duration: Two years part-time (the course is not offered full-time).
Study Mode: Distance education and a residential on-campus component may be required for some units
Maximum Time to Complete: 4 years.
This is an eight-unit study program as follows.
Eight Units must be completed as follows:
- 3 Core Units
- 4 Discipline specific units
- 1 Elective
CORE UNITS:
The following 3 units are required core units:
- LAMC50600 The Theology, Theory and Practice of Leadership
- LAMC50000 Introduction to Research
- LAMR59200 Independent Research Project
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC UNITS:
Students must complete 4 units from the list below:
- LAMC51100 Leadership and Organisation
- LAMC51200 Communication for Leaders
- LAMC51600 Organisational Processes and Change
- LAMC51400 Human Resource Management
- LAMC52400 Managerial and Professional Ethics
- LAMC52100 Marketing Management
- LAMC52300 Strategic Planning for Leadership
- LAMC52600 Accounting for Leaders
- LAMC52800 Legal and Governance Issues for Managers
ELECTIVE:
An elective may be drawn from the Discipline Specific units listed above.
To find out more about any of the units listed here, copy the unit code and then search for that unit here.
Accreditation
Avondale University College is a self-accrediting Higher Education Provider, and the Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management course is offered within the terms of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). In 2014 Avondale was granted self-accrediting status by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), and in 2019 was granted University College status.
Where to get further information
Course Enquiries
Student Administration Services
Phone: +61 2 4980 2377Email: [email protected]
Monday-Thursday, 9.00am-5pm
Friday, 9.00am-12.00noon
Fees
FEE-HELP is available for eligible students, see www.studyassist.gov.au.
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Scholarships
Scholarships are available for Avondale students. View all scholarship information. http://www.avondale.edu.au/future-students/finance/scholarships/
Testimonials
"I can learn how to better manage situations."
Business graduate.