River Oak College
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe BSB80320 Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership develops the advanced skills required to provide vision, direction, and executive-level leadership in complex organisational environments. Learners will build expertise in strategic planning, leadership across cultures, organisational transformation, and governance, while strengthening their ability to influence stakeholders and drive sustainable success. This qualification is ideal for senior executives, directors, and professionals responsible for shaping long-term organisational strategy and leading through change.
At River Oak College, our courses are designed to reflect contemporary leadership demands, ensuring graduates are equipped to guide organisations with confidence, innovation, and strategic foresight.
You’ll learn specialised graduate-level leadership skills, including:
- Designing and leading strategic business initiatives
- Driving organisational transformation and cultural change
- Providing executive leadership across diverse and global contexts
- Overseeing governance, risk, and ethical decision-making frameworks
- Influencing and engaging stakeholders at the highest level
- Applying advanced critical and strategic thinking to complex challenges
Delivery mode
River Oak College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Delivery Mode: 8 x one-on-one session with your Trainer and Assessor
Estimated Hours per Week: 12 to 15 hours
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
OR
Have completed a Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
OR
Have five years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
Course fees
Fee-for-Service: $9,995
Career opportunities
The Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership will prepare you for the following roles.
General Manager
General Managers oversee the profitability, administration, operations and compliance of an organisation. Depending on the size of the business the...
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Executive Officers (also known as CEOs) head large businesses and corporate enterprises. They steer the direction of the organisation and rep...
Innovation Strategist
An Innovation Strategist develops and implements strategies to drive innovation and growth within an organisation. You might work in technology fir...
Cluster Manager
A Cluster Manager coordinates daily activities for a particular group of stores or businesses. You might manage teams across a geographic area or c...
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
A Chief Operating Officer (COO) performs a senior executive role at a large business or organisation. You’ll manage daily operations and also make...
Partnerships Manager
A Partnerships Manager develops and maintains relationships with key partners to drive business growth and collaboration. You might work for a corp...
Executive Director
An Executive Director oversees the strategic direction and operational management of an organisation. You might work in a non-profit, corporate, or...
Strategy Manager
A Strategy Manager develops and implements plans to achieve business objectives and improve performance. You might work in a corporate setting, a c...
About River Oak College
At River Oak College, we believe education should work for the learner, not the other way around. Our focus is on creating flexible, nationally recognised training that fits around busy lives and delivers skills that make a real difference in careers and communities.
You are in expert hands. Our leadership team brings together more than 30 years of experience in education, training, and compliance. Collectively, we have supported over 3,000 learners, led award-winning training programs, and built respected RTOs from the ground up.
