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    Graduate Diploma in Strategic Professional Practice

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    Graduate Diploma in Strategic Professional Practice
    Overview

    About this course

    Grow your expertise in leadership, sustainability, digital innovation, finance and strategic decision-making. Develop and evaluate the ability to critically analyse complex challenges. Integrate knowledge across disciplines and shape strategic outcomes. The interdisciplinary subjects on offer let you specialise in areas aligned with your career goals and emerging industry needs.

    Prepare to lead organisations through change and complexity. Explore digital transformation, cybersecurity, data, finance, governance, and sustainable business practices through an advanced professional lens. Graduate with the strategic insight, analytical skills and professional judgement to influence decisions, solve complex problems and drive organisational success.

    Course duration

    1 year full-time 2 years part-time

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • drive innovation

    • apply strategic, ethical and evidence-based decision-making

    • evaluate emerging trends and strategic implications for organisational performance

    • use advanced communication, digital, financial and data- informed skills to articulate ideas, influence stakeholders and support strategic outcomes.

    • critically analyse and synthesise interdisciplinary knowledge to address complex organisational challenges.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited Graduate Diploma.

    • High level decision-making skills to influence organisational transformation.

    • Excellent judgement and adaptability to support leadership competence.

    • Advanced specialist knowledge in leadership and organisational strategy.

    • A high level of competence in analytics driven leadership and strategy.

    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and improve your job options.

    Suitability

    Is this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.

    You must demonstrate that you have achieved one of the following:

    • a graduate certificate

    • a bachelor’s degree

    • a diploma or higher-level vocational qualification with 2 years relevant work experience

    • a minimum of 5 years relevant leadership workplace experience in the workplace

    You must also:

    • attend a pre-admission discussion where you may also be asked to complete a short literacy and numeracy task. This helps us to understand how we can support your study success and provide you with any necessary support.

    Note:

    • Your certificates, transcripts and other evidence of entry requirements must be certified by a Justice of the Peace or other authorised officer.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • excellent communication skills

    • strong teamwork and leadership attributes

    • a deep curiosity and aptitude for organisational problem-solving

    • fair and just corporate values and ethical awareness.

    You do not require an ATAR score for entry into this course.

    If you are unable to meet the entry requirements, you may be eligible for special admission.

    Please continue with your application and you will be guided to identify as mature aged (at least 21 years old in your first year of study) or disadvantaged (disability, serious or chronic illness, interrupted education, lack of support for study, serious personal problems and/or serious family responsibilities).

    We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: strategy manager, finance manager, business improvement specialist, business development manager, project manager, change manager, policy and strategy advisor and digital transformation leader.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

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    The Graduate Diploma in Strategic Professional Practice does not have any post-graduate courses.

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    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or credit transfer. If you’re successful you’ll get your qualification faster.

    Subjects

    Subjects in this course

    Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 8 subjects (80 credit points) made up of 2 core subjects and 6 elective subjects.

    Please note, not all subjects are offered at every TAFE NSW location, every semester. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the subjects offered at that location.

    Core Subjects

    Elective Subjects

    Note: Some courses offer the opportunity to choose subjects from the complete suite of Higher Education electives that are delivered by TAFE NSW. Once you’ve enrolled, contact your Course Coordinator to discuss tailoring your course to align with your interests and goals.
    TAFE NSW services

    Facilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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