Course Overview

Are you a qualified nurse ready to step into leadership and expand your global career potential?
The Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership (BSB80320) at International College of Queensland Australia (ICQA) is designed to help healthcare professionals transition confidently into senior management, education, or executive leadership roles — both in Australia and internationally.

Earn an internationally recognised qualification through a 12-month program designed to expand your leadership capacity and career opportunities.”  Develop globally relevant leadership capability to advance your career with confidence across healthcare and education sectors — in Australia and beyond.

Why Nurses Choose ICQA

As a nursing professional, you already know what it means to lead under pressure, manage teams, and make critical decisions.
This qualification builds on your clinical experience to help you:

• Strengthen your leadership and strategic management capabilities
• Lead change and transformation across healthcare environments
• Cultivate innovative, ethical, and sustainable leadership practices
• Build and lead diverse, high-performing teams
• Develop strategic thinking that supports long-term organisational success

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue roles such as:

• Nurse Unit Manager
• Clinical or Health Services Manager
• Project or Program Leader
• Director of Nursing or Healthcare Administrator
• Leadership or Education Coordinator

Fees and Duration

The Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership (BSB80320) is delivered over 52 weeks (1 year), including:

• 40 weeks of structured training and assessment, and
• 12 weeks of breaks and holidays.

Training is delivered through a blended model consisting of:

• 70% face-to-face workshopsat ICQA’s Gold Coast offices, and
• 30% online learningthrough the ICQA digital learning platform.

This schedule is designed to meet CRICOS delivery requirements while offering flexibility and interactive, industry-focused learning.

Tuition and Non-Tuition Fees

Course tuition and non-tuition fee details (such as materials or administration costs) will be confirmed prior to commencement and published on the ICQA website. All students receive a Letter of Offer and Written Agreement outlining total course costs, payment schedules, and refund conditions.

ICQA will not require more than 50% of tuition fees to be paid prior to course commencement unless the student chooses to do so voluntarily.

All tuition and non-tuition fees for this course are outlined in ICQA’s Fees and Refund Policy. Please review this policy carefully before enrolment to understand payment terms, refund conditions, and your rights under the ESOS Act and Tuition Protection Service (TPS).

– ICQA provides dedicated Student Support and Welfare Services to assist all learners throughout their studies. Visit www.icqa.qld.edu.au/student-support for details.
– ICQA complies with the ESOS Act 2000 and National Code 2018. Student Handbook: icqa.qld.edu.au/student-handbook.

This qualification strengthens your leadership and strategic management capability, preparing you to lead with confidence across healthcare systems in Australia and around the world. It focuses on developing globally relevant leadership skills — not on migration or residency outcomes.Students must maintain at least 80% attendance and satisfactory course progress to meet visa conditions.

Before enrolling, please review our Learner Handbook, Complaints & Appeals Policy, and Student Support & Welfare Services to understand your rights, responsibilities, and the support available throughout your studies at ICQA.

ICQA welcomes learners from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

“ICQA delivers this program directly as CRICOS Provider 01351B. Reviewed October 2025 – MR0255 v2