BSB80120 GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF MANAGEMENT (LEARNING)

  • Course Overview
  • Entry Requirements
  • Course Structure
  • Professional Pathways
  • Course Fee & Info

The Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) is designed for individuals seeking advanced leadership, management, and organisational development skills to operate effectively within modern business and professional environments.

This program focuses on strategic leadership, workplace learning, organisational performance, team management, and business innovation to prepare graduates for senior management and decision-making roles across a range of industries.

Students will develop capabilities in:

  • Strategic leadership and management
  • Organisational learning and development
  • Team leadership and workplace performance
  • Business communication and stakeholder engagement
  • Project and operational management
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Change management and continuous improvement

The course focuses on applying industry-relevant management frameworks, leadership strategies, and workplace practices to support organisational growth, innovation, and operational effectiveness.

Learners gain exposure to:

  • Real-world business and leadership scenarios
  • Workplace learning and development strategies
  • Organisational management practices
  • Collaborative and project-based activities
  • Industry-focused case studies.

Graduates may pursue leadership or management-oriented roles across business, administration, operations, training, and organisational development environments, with pathways into further higher education and professional development opportunities.

Age requirement

Students must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.

English language requirement

Applicants must meet ONE of the following:

  • IELTS Academic 6.0, or
  • PTE Academic 50, or
  • TOEFL iBT 60, or
  • Successful completion of a qualification delivered in English (minimum 12 months duration), or
  • Completion of an approved English language course.

Academic requirement

Satisfactory completion of studies equivalent to an Australian Diploma or Advanced Diploma-level qualification, from any field aligned with management or related disciplines.

LLN Requirement

All learners must undertake an LLN assessment to identify learning support needs.

Course Duration

This qualification is delivered over a total duration of 52 weeks, comprising:

  • 40 weeks of scheduled training and assessment delivery
  • 12 weeks of scheduled term breaks and holidays

The course structure is designed to provide learners with advanced leadership, management, and workplace learning capabilities aligned with contemporary business and organisational environments.

Training Structure & Packaging Rules

To achieve the qualification, students are required to successfully complete a total of 8 units of competency, consisting of:

  • 3 Core Units
  • 5 Elective Units

Elective units are selected in accordance with the qualification packaging rules and are aligned with:

  • Industry requirements
  • Leadership and management outcomes
  • Organisational learning environments
  • The qualification level framework.

The qualification focuses on developing practical leadership, operational management, communication, and organisational development skills relevant to modern workplaces.

Delivery & Learning Environment

AGIT delivers this qualification through a blended and industry-focused learning approach incorporating:

  • Trainer-led face-to-face classroom delivery
  • Interactive learning activities through AGIT’s Learning Management System (LMS)
  • Simulated workplace and business environment activities
  • Collaborative discussions, presentations, and project-based learning
  • Access to digital learning resources, assessments, and academic support tools

The course is delivered in a supportive learning environment designed to encourage professional development, critical thinking, leadership capability, and practical workplace application.

Assessment Methods

Assessment activities are competency-based and aligned with the requirements of each unit of competency.

Assessment methods may include a combination of:

  • Written assessments
  • Case studies and scenario-based activities
  • Projects and reports
  • Presentations and role-plays
  • Workplace simulations and practical activities
  • Team-based and leadership-focused tasks

Assessment activities are designed to reflect real-world business and organisational environments while supporting the development of practical management, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Unit of Competency

Unit CodeUnit TitleCore/Elective
BSBHRM613Contribute to the development of learning and development strategiesCore
BSBLDR811Lead strategic transformationCore
TAELED803Implement improved learning practiceCore
BSBLDR601Lead and manage organisational changeElective
BSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solvingElective
BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plansElective
BSBTEC601Review organisational digital strategyElective
BSBSTR602Develop organisational strategiesElective

Graduates of this qualification may pursue further study opportunities in leadership, management, business, and related professional disciplines.

Potential academic pathways may include:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Master of Management
  • Master of Leadership
  • Graduate-level business and management programs
  • Other related postgraduate or higher education qualifications

This qualification may also support learners seeking to further develop professional leadership, organisational management, workplace learning, and strategic business capabilities within contemporary industry environments.

AGIT provides students with guidance and support regarding:

  • Academic progression opportunities
  • Higher education pathways
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career advancement pathways
  • Qualification Outcome

To achieve the Graduate Diploma qualification, students must successfully demonstrate competency in all required units of competency within the course structure.

As units are delivered and assessed individually:

students who successfully complete all required units will be awarded the full qualification, and
students who successfully complete individual units only may be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment for those completed units.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

There are currently no specific licensing, legislative, or certification requirements directly linked to this qualification at the time of publication.

Students are encouraged to independently review any industry-specific requirements that may apply to particular job roles, employers, or professional certifications.

Study Commitment & Contact Hours

This qualification includes a minimum of:

  • 20 scheduled contact hours per week of classroom-based training and assessment delivery
  • 4 hours per week of mandatory self-directed learning and independent study

This study structure is designed to support academic progression and assist international students in meeting student visa study requirements.

Please note:

Course duration may vary for students granted Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT).
Adjustments may apply where students have successfully completed equivalent units or demonstrate existing skills and knowledge.
Learning Resources & Student Facilities

Students will have access to:

  • Modern classroom facilities
  • Free Wi-Fi access
  • Student support services
  • Digital learning platforms
  • All required learning and assessment materials relevant to the course

Learning and assessment resources may include:

  • Student Learner Guides
  • Assessment Packs
  • Presentation materials and PowerPoint resources
  • LMS and eLearning content
  • Templates, case studies, reference materials, and sample files

Assessment Methods

Assessment activities are competency-based and aligned with the requirements of each unit of competency.

Assessment methods may include:

  • Written assessments
  • Projects and reports
  • Portfolios
  • Case studies
  • Role-plays and presentations
  • Practical demonstrations
  • Simulated workplace tasks
  • Observation of practical skills

Assessment activities are designed to reflect real-world industry environments and support practical skill development.

Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) Support

AGIT is committed to supporting student success through its Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) support framework.

All students undertake an LLN assessment prior to enrolment to identify any learning support requirements.

Where required, AGIT may provide:

  • Additional academic support
  • Learning assistance resources
  • Reasonable adjustments (where appropriate)
  • Referral to relevant support services.

This process helps ensure students can effectively participate in learning activities, training delivery, and assessments.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) & Credit Transfer (CT)

AGIT offers both:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and Credit Transfer (CT) to eligible students.

Students may apply for RPL or CT:

Prior to enrolment, or during their course of study.

Applications may be considered where students can demonstrate:

  • Previous study
  • Existing industry experience
  • Prior workplace learning, or successfully completed equivalent units relevant to the qualification requirements.