General Manager Courses
A General Manager oversees an organisation's profitability and operations, leading departmental managers and handling budgeting and contracts.
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High
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a General Manager
Get qualified to work as a General Manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
BSB60420
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Step up to senior management with the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. This advanced qualification will teach you how to provide leadership across an organisation while managing innovation and continuous improvement. Over 12-18 months of study you will be developing your critical thinking and strategic communication skills. Graduate ready to implement a business plan and tackle a range of complex problems and strategies. Enquire now for the list of elective choices, entry requiremen...
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BSB60120
Duration
5 weeks - 24 months
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Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Do you need a business qualification that delivers a holistic blend of administration, management, and leadership skills? Try the BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business. This nationally recognised diploma will develop your critical thinking and emotional intelligence, as well as make you a more confident and effective communicator. The course covers: budgeting and finances, managing business resources, policy development, operationally planning, team management, continuous improvement, departmental safety ...
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5 weeks - 24 months
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BSB50120
Duration
12 months - 18 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL
Do you need a business qualification that delivers outstanding managerial and leadership skills? Try the BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Leadership). This nationally recognised diploma will develop your critical thinking and teach you how to lead communication in the workplace. The course also covers: managing business resources, budgeting and departmental financial planning, supporting employee and industrial relations, managing people performance, leading and managing effective workplace relationships, fa...
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12 months - 18 months
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Estimated fee
From $58,200
The Bachelor of Applied Business (Management) is designed to give you the opportunity to study managerial communication, corporate structuring, project management and business model analysis. In this course you will learn how to lead high performing teams and utilise technology to identify risks, opportunities and maximise ROI. You’ll apply everything you learn to real-world situations and solve legitimate business challenges that will transform your career.
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How much do General Managers earn?
In Australia, the salary range of a General Manager can vary greatly. Many General Managers negotiate their own salary package with bonuses (based on performance).
What are the job opportunities for General Managers?
There are currently 47,00 General Managers employed in Australia right now and this job role declined over the last 5 years. General Managers lead medium to large business, government departments, and corporate enterprises in all industries and employment sectors.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a General Manager?
General Managers normally have formal qualifications in their industry or employment sector but also need skills in business administration and leadership. To expand your employment options and salary range try the Diploma of Leadership and Management or the Advanced Diploma of Business. Many General Managers are degree qualified.
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General Managers oversee the profitability, administration, operations and compliance of an organisation. Depending on the size of the business they might report to the CEO or directly to the Board of Directors.
As a General Manager you’ll be leading a team of departmental managers as well as the general staff. A typical day could involve finalising a budget, approving a risk management plan, hiring a new operations manager, and negotiating a supplier contract.
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