DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

RHODES BUSINESS SCHOOLAustralia’s leading provider of business and leadership training

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RHODES OVERVIEW

Rhodes Business School (Rhodes) is one of Australia’s leading education providers, delivering a wide range of qualifications for students looking for a balanced educational experience. The programs provide students a structured learning platform with maximum flexibility to ensure studying doesn’t impact too heavily on work/life balance.

Each program is designed to help springboard people’s careers or to improve performance within one’s current role. All Rhodes Diploma qualifications have direct pathway entry options into select second year university Bachelor degrees and Rhodes Postgraduate Certificates in Leadership Diversity and Graduate Certificate in Management.

Rhodes maintains its position as a benchmark provider of learning solutions via a leadership team who are highly experienced within the education sector, teamed with modern knowledge and understanding of real-life requirements, ranging across Higher Education, Vocational Education and customised in-house training. The leadership team is supported by industry-leading academics and Facilitators, widely recognised as being among the best in Australia. All of Rhodes Facilitators have at least 10 years of experience working in their area of specialisation, they hold the qualification you are being trained in and are a qualified Trainer & Assessor. In fact, most of our Facilitators have graduate and/ or post graduate degrees in related fields of study.

As a Registered Training Organisation with the Australian Skills Quality Authority, which is the Australian Government regulating body of the Vocational Education & Training sector, Rhodes is able to supply nationally accredited qualifications that are nationally recognised.

• Diploma of Business• Diploma of Project

Management• Diploma of Leadership &

Management• Dual Diploma of Business and

Leadership and Management

Diploma GraduateCertificates

Masters

ARTICULATION PATHWAYS (CAREER MAP)

• Graduate Certificate in Leadership Diversity

• Graduate Certificate in Management

• Master of Business & Administration (International Business)

THE VALUE OF A DIPLOMA

The benefits of a Diploma include:• Access to industry-leading Facilitators who are actively working in the current business economy

• No exam requirements. The course assessment criteria are individual assignment-based assessments

• Flexibility to complete the program at your own pace

• Validation entry into the Rhodes Postgraduate Degree

• Advice and guidance on resume-building and career-advancement, resume update and referrals to our Industry Partners

• All Graduates are guaranteed at least one job interview upon successful completion of a Diploma

• Credit towards selected second-year university degrees

• Upon completion of the qualification, the facilitator will act as a reference when applying for a job

PROGRAM DELIVERY METHODOLOGY

ASSESSMENTS

Rhodes has built assessments of the program(s) to be user-friendly and relevant to working in business.Assessments include a variety of means, which will help enhance skills and capability, including:

• Case studies• Multiple choice• Short answer questions• Workplace scenarios• Assignment

If you do not have immediate workplace experience or policies to refer to, Rhodes will provide access to simulated organisational workplace scenarios for you to select from. The scenarios will provide company structures, budgets, plans, policies and other documents to support your assessments.

• A face-to-face (or live video conference) tutorial per unit of study on a one on one basis• 24-hour response time from the online tutor/facilitator (email and mobile)• E-text book to align and support online learning materials• Individual student learning plan (coaching and mentoring, support/guidance) • Online learning materials (available on laptop and mobile devices)

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FFERBSB50215 – Diploma of Business

Whether you want to start your own business or step up to a leadership / management position within a company, the Diploma of Business is an effective and proven pathway to success. The Rhodes Diploma focuses on developing your business knowledge and management skills while equipping you for overall success in your chosen field. Undertaking such a course will help you implement operational plans, coach your staff, develop and encourage staff and clients, set performance targets, handle day-to-day negotiations and internal or external conflict resolution.

Who will Benefit?

Those working in a wide variety of roles, such as Business Managers, Supervisors, Duty Managers, Consultants and Divisional Coordinators/Managers.

Units of Competency (Example Only)

• BSBWOR501 Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development

• BSBMKG502 Establish and Adjust the Marketing Mix

• BSBPMG522 Undertake Project Work

• BSBMKG507 Interpret Market Trends and Developments

• BSBHRM513 Manage Workforce Planning

• BSBINN501 Establish Systems that Support Innovation

• BSBADM502 Manage Meetings

• BSBRSK501 Manage Risk

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FFERBSB51415 – Diploma of Project Management

Project management is relevant across most industries, big or small. Whenever a business seeks to change, modify or improve a process, it requires undertaking a project that needs to be implemented correctly and to precise standards.

The Rhodes Diploma of Project Management is designed for people working in projects, leading projects or looking to understand project management in terms of how effective projects are scoped, developed, implemented and reviewed.

These skills include, but are not limited to, the ability to identify, engage, and manage the resources (including staff) required to complete a project to the highest standards within time/budgetary expectations set. Most importantly managing changes and continuous or uncontrolled growth in a project’s scope at any point after the project begins.

Who will Benefit?

This qualification is designed for people who have responsibility for the engagement of management and/or supervision of projects as well as people looking to transition into project work as a career path. Participants may come from any industry or sector.

Units of Competency• [BSBPMG521] Manage Project Integration• [BSBPMG512] Manage Project Time• [BSBPMG513] Manage Project Quality• [BSBPMG514] Manage Project Cost• [BSBPMG515] Manage Project Human Resources• [BSBPMG516] Manage Project Information and

Communication• [BSBPMG517] Manage Project Risk• [BSBPMG511] Manage Project Scope• BSBINN502 Build and Sustain an Innovative

Work Environment• BSBPMG518 Manage Project Procurement• BSBWOR501 Manage Personal Work Priorities

and Professional Development• BSBPMG520 Manage Project Governance

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BSB51915 – Diploma of Leadership and Management

The Rhodes Diploma of Leadership and Management is designed for people who may have strong technical skills and some experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor, or Manager, but who may lack the knowledge, management tools, practical skills, and confidence required to be a highly effective Manager (or to secure a senior management position).

The program enables participants to meet challenges ‘head on’ and positively impact on the performance of the organisation. It provides a knowledge base to significantly increase ability to evaluate the work of your team, communicate effectively, and provide the guidance and support needed for the team to excel.

Unlike most other Diplomas of Leadership and Management, the Rhodes Business School program has been contextualised to meet the specific requirements of people working in the modern workplace with content delivered by facilitators with in-depth experience of delivering business and leadership programs.

Who will Benefit?

This qualification will provide essential leadership skills, management skills and knowledge to those individuals who have line responsibilities for individuals and/or teams. Typical job roles include Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders and Divisional Coordinators.

Units of Competency• [BSBLDR502] Lead and Manage Effective

Workplace Relationships• [BSBWOR501] Manage Personal Work Priorities and

Professional Development• [BSBPMG522] Undertake Project Work• [BSBFIM501] Manage Budgets and Financial Plans• [BSBMGT517] Manage Operational Plans• [BSBFIM502] Manage Payroll• [BSBLED502] Manage Programs that Promote

Personal Effectiveness• [BSBLDR501] Develop and Use Emotional

Intelligence• [BSBWOR502] Lead and Manage Team Effectiveness• [BSBADM502] Manage Meetings• [BSBRSK501] Manage Risk• [BSBCUS501] Manage Quality Customer Service

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BSB51915 & BSB50215 – Dual Diploma of Leadership and Management and BusinessThe Rhodes Dual Diploma is a combination of the key elements of business and management/ leadership. This program is for people interested in running a business to acquire the skills in order to lead people through a start-up phase into a fully functioning operation.

People selecting this course have the opportunity to gain two Australian qualifications while only undertaking the structured 12 units. This is exceptional value for people looking for extra qualifications, skills and knowledge with minimal additional study required.

Who will Benefit?

This dual offering is targeted at people looking for a combination of essential leadership and management skills and knowledge, but with an interest in running/operating a business or business unit. Typical job roles include Business Owners, Operational Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders and Divisional Coordinators.

Units of Competency

• [BSBLDR502] Lead and Manage Effective Workplace Relationships

• [BSBWOR501] Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development

• [BSBPMG522] Undertake Project Work• [BSBFIM501] Manage Budgets and Financial Plans• [BSBMGT517] Manage Operational Plans• [BSBFIM502] Manage Payroll• [BSBLED502] Manage Programs that Promote

Personal Effectiveness• [BSBLDR501] Develop and Use Emotional

Intelligence• [BSBWOR502] Lead and Manage Team Effectiveness• [BSBADM502] Manage Meetings• [BSBRSK501] Manage Risk• [BSBCUS501] Manage Quality Customer Service

FEES

Diploma Program Fee – $3,500

Dual Diploma Program Fee – $4,000

PAYMENT OPTIONS

• Weekly, fortnightly or monthly flexible payment

plans of $100 per week via direct debit, credit card or EFT

• Pay per unit - $292 for the Diploma’s and $343 for the Dual Diploma

• If sponsored by a company, Rhodes can invoice the company directly

• Study Loans (repayments directly to the loan provider) https://studyloans.com.au/education-providers/rhodes-business-school/#main – available up to 4 year payment

plans, which can put repayments below $20 per week

Rhodes also has a seven (7) day cooling off period. If a student withdraws within seven (7) days of enrolment, a full refund of monies paid to date applies.

PATHWAYS TO AUSTRALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES

Through completing the Diploma of Business program you can use this qualification to seek credits towards your university degree. Rhodes has affiliations with the following universities who recognise Rhodes qualifications.

CONTACT RHODES For more information on Rhodes Business School please call +61 1300 746 287

or email: enquires@rhodesgroup.com.au or visit: www.rhodesbusinessschool.edu.au