General Manager

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.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $156,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a general manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB60420

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

On Campus, Online
18 months
$0 - $9,800
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB60120

Advanced Diploma of Business

Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$2,199 - $4,595
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB80320

Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership

Blended, Online
18 months
$12,995
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience OR
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Leadership)

Online
12 months
$3,595
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Applied Business (Management)

Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
PSPSS00054

Public Sector Executive Manager Skill Set

Blended, Online
6 months
$1,495
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Strategy

Online
4 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma in Management

Online
8 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Manager Senior Administrator

Graduate Certificate in Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 12 months
$0 - $16,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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