Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management at Queensland International Business Academy is a one-year course for people who want to step into team leader, supervisor or middle management roles. It sits at the diploma/advanced diploma level of the Australian Qualifications Framework, so it's practical and job-focused rather than academic. You'll study how organisations plan, lead and control their operations, and you'll come out with a qualification you can put on a resume straight away.

Because it's a one-year course, you'll usually complete it over two or three study periods depending on the intake. The course is made up of units of study, each with a set number of credit points, and you need to pass all the required units to graduate. Assessment is a mix of assignments, case studies, role plays, presentations and projects, with some units asking you to work through real workplace scenarios. Some providers build in a work placement or industry project, so check the official course page for what's included at QIBA.

You'll learn how to manage budgets and financial plans, lead and manage team effectiveness, develop and use emotional intelligence, manage operational plans, and implement and monitor work health and safety. There's also room to focus on change management, risk, customer service and business relationships, depending on the elective units offered. The point is to give you tools you can use on a Monday morning, not just theory.

This course suits people who are already working and want a formal management qualification, or newcomers to Australia who want a fast, practical pathway into business. It also works as a stepping stone if you're thinking about a bachelor's degree later, because many Australian institutions give credit for diploma study. English requirements for international students are usually IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall, or an equivalent TOEFL, PTE or Cambridge score, and the Student visa has its own English threshold set by the Department of Home Affairs. While you study, your visa lets you work up to 48 hours per fortnight during term. After you finish, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register, and you should confirm all details on the official page before you apply.

• Team Leader or Supervisor, retail, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing and community services organisations across Australia.
• Office Manager or Administration Manager, small and medium businesses, professional services firms, government departments.
• Operations Coordinator, transport, warehousing, facilities management and healthcare administration.
• Project Support Officer, construction, IT, events and marketing teams.
• Customer Service Manager, banks, insurers, telcos and utilities.
• Business Development Officer, sales and account management roles in most industries.

Graduates often move into middle management after a few years, or use the qualification as credit towards a bachelor's degree in business or management.