Graduate Diploma of Leadership
Graduate Diploma of Leadership
The Graduate Diploma of Leadership (GradDipLead) is an AQF Level 8 award. The course is designed for those possessing a three-year undergraduate degree in the field of philosophy and religious studies who wish to pursue a further qualification an area of leadership focus as part of their continuing education for…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Diploma of Leadership (GradDipLead) is an AQF Level 8 award. The course is designed for those possessing a three-year undergraduate degree in the field of philosophy and religious studies who wish to pursue a further qualification an area of leadership focus as part of their continuing education for ministry.
The Graduate Diploma of Leadership focuses on building leadership capacity for people involved in a wide scope of religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises. Students may be working for denominationally based organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church, or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission.
Australia Student Visa holders are required to study full-time (at least two-thirds face-to-face).
Structure
The Graduate Diploma of Leadership requires the completion of 8 units (72 credit points) which includes:
two compulsory units (18 credit points)
two core units (18 credit points) taken from the list of approved Master of Leadership core units
four elective units (36 credit points) from the 8100 and 9200 series in the SCD Schedule of Units
Outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates will have:
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an advanced level of theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of leadership particular to the management and governance of a complex religious, non-profit, ministry enterprise;
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an advanced understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to leadership theory and their application to real-world ministry practice.
Skills
Graduates will demonstrate advanced, specialised cognitive and technical skills in leadership within a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:
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analyse critically, evaluate, and adapt information to complete a range of activities associated with leadership in a ministry related context;
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analyse, generate and provide solutions to complex problems to guide the effective governance, management and operations of a religious, non-profit, community organisation;
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transmit knowledge, skills and ideas through coherent and sustained leadership to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Applications of Knowledge and Skills
Graduates will have the ability to:
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apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as leaders in religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises;
plan and execute an advanced research or field-based project in an area of work-based leadership.
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Graduate Diploma of Leadership requires:
Satisfactory completion of a three-year AQF 7 award in the field of philosophy and religious studies (Australian Standard Classification of Education field 0917 – Philosophy and Religious Studies).
English Proficiency
Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of at least 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Formed in 1983, the Sydney College of Divinity is a consortium of theological colleges in Sydney. The College awards undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. Undergraduate programs and diplomas are offered in the fields of Theology, Arts and Divinity. Research programs are offered in Theology, Ministry, Arts and Philosophy. The College is located in Sydney, New South Wales.
