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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) from Charles Sturt University enhances skills for senior management roles in policing and security. It offers university recognition for professional training and is part of an articulated program of study.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 - 2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,688 per year

About this course

Overview

Do you have experience in operational policing and security? Want to take your career further? The Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) from Charles Sturt University will meet your educational needs and enhance your skills, preparing you for senior management roles.

Designed and delivered by industry leaders, this course provides university recognition for professional training and university accredited programs relevant to industry.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Master of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)
  • Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management (Policing and Security)

Entry requirements

Applicants for admission must be employed in a leadership or management role (policing, security, or private sector), and have one of the following:

  • An undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant and related field.
  • An unrelated undergraduate degree or equivalent, together with at least 5 years experience in policing or security.
  • Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management (Policing and Security).

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Charles Sturt's Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Management (Policing and Security) ensures you'll be able to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate policing leadership activities and policies across your areas of responsibility.

Build advanced communication skills

Develop your approach to increase the public's understanding and engagement, and gain the tools to work constructively and cooperatively with the media. To operate effectively, police organisations need to communicate both internally and with the community. The public 'know' about crime and the work of the police from the media, and it is essential that police at every level in the organisation learn how to use communication to increase public understanding.

Align your knowledge with current practice

You'll explore the theoretical foundation of contemporary management thinking in the unique context of law enforcement, emergency service and security organisations. This will draw on the history of management theory, the evolution in thinking about management in the public sector and major developments in governance and accountability in law enforcement and security organisations in Australia and overseas. You'll refine your skills and knowledge towards the revision, analysis, consolidation and synthesis of knowledge and understanding of law enforcement and security, and identify and provide appropriate responses to complex challenges.

Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security

Established in 1993, Charles Sturt's Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS) is the leading provider of postgraduate research and education for professionals in law enforcement, emergency management and security. As a graduate of this course, you will secure an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification through a world-class program and join an international network of security, counterterrorism and law enforcement graduates.

Career pathways

The advanced skills you'll develop in this course will enhance your senior leadership capabilities, while your analytical skills will be critical in identifying and managing competing risks and priorities across both administrative and operational environments. You'll oversee the development and delivery of strategic and operational leadership challenges and review operational command priorities.

Course structure

Essential set (64 pts)Core subjects48 Credit PointsGPM413Motivation and Engagement8 credit ptsGPM414Organisational Communication8 credit ptsGPM425Applied Management in Law Enforcement and Security16 credit ptsGPM428Operational Command16 credit ptsRestricted electives16 Credit Points

Select 16 points of postgraduate elective subjects offered by AGSPS (either 2 x 8 point subjects, or 1 x 16 point subject).

XRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Charles Sturt University.
81.7%
Overall satisfaction
77.4%
Skill scale
68.5%
Teaching scale
94.6%
Employed full-time
$111k
Average salary