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Graduate Diploma in Applied AI Leadership
The Graduate Diploma in Applied AI Leadership blends broad business capability with emerging AI leadership skills. Students learn to harness AI-enabled ways of working, lead through digital transformation, and make sound business decisions using rational, intuitive, and creative approaches. Combined with traditional business skills, graduates are prepared to succeed in diverse functions and industries.
Course Overview
Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Applied AI Leadership is an online postgraduate qualification that is ideal for busy senior managers who want to grow into AI leaders. It has a potential entry pathway through the Graduate Certificate in Applied AI Leadership and a study structure that is highly supported, fits into your schedule, and provides immediate relevancy to your work.
Made up of four core units and four specialisation units, this qualification gives you the tools and knowledge to apply AI for governance and strategy in senior leadership, business transformation, using data to support decision-making, and driving digital leadership. It also teaches the art of leadership and traditional business skills, which you can tailor to you preferred focus areas, from economics and finance to marketing and operations.
The Graduate Diploma in Applied AI Leadership is part of our Future-Focused MBA Pathway. Once completed, you can progress directly to the Master of Business Administration (Applied AI Leadership). This pathway offers you three unique, recognised qualifications, enabling you to gain both immediate career impact and long-term educational growth.
You go the extra mile to add postgraduate study into your schedule, and your degree should do the same. Our online Graduate Diploma supports your potential with unique benefits, including:
- Academic Coaching: You will have an personal expert through every unit to discuss readings and provide feedback on your assessments. Study online, not alone.
- Complementary Short Course Training: Gain free, unlimited access to AIM's suite of Short Courses for up to 5 years and gain practical skills training at your fingertips.
- Practical Assessments: Your assessments are designed so you can use them to solve real problems in your workplace. No exams, no group work.
Who is this Course For?
In any industrial revolution, ambitious people find success through their ability to adapt to new technologies, incorporate them into their current operations, and make novel innovations. The Graduate Diploma in Applied AI Leadership empowers graduates with the skills and knowledge to find this success and move into relevant senior leadership roles.
We recommend this qualification for anyone who wants to be an exceptional future-focused leader that drives innovation and growth in an increasingly digital and automated economy. Our highly accessible and supported learning model ensures you can succeed in your studies without making sacrifices to your current work or personal life.
Course Learning Outcomes
Completing the Graduate Diploma in Applied AI Leadership will empower you with the skills and knowledge of the Graduate Certificate in Applied AI Leadership, as well as:
- Understand how modern ways of working, including AI-enabled ways of working, can be used effectively to support effective business performance.
- Unpack leadership styles that can support organisations as they navigate digital and AI-driven transformation.
- Consider effective digital transformation strategies and approaches to enable success of emerging technologies, including AI.
- Construct and apply appropriate rational, intuitive and creative approaches to developing and implementing business decisions within an organisation.
- Analyse financial statements in a business context, apply costing techniques and models, and manage financial resources for business success.
- Evaluate marketplace forces, forecast trends, develop differentiation and positioning strategies based on consumer behaviour, and create a thorough marketing strategy.
Units of Study
The Graduate Diploma in Applied AI Leadership consists of 4 core units and 4 specialisation units:
Successfully completing the eight units of the Graduate Diploma in Applied AI Leadership provides you with a formal qualification and allows you direct entry into the Master of Business Administration (Applied AI Leadership). You could complete the Graduate Certificate in as little as 8 months.
Core Units (The Art of Leadership + Choose 3)
Plus 3 core units of your choice from:
- Business Decision-Making
- Business Economics
- Business Strategies
- Managerial Finance
- Marketing Management
- Operational Improvement
- Research in Business
Specialisation Units (Complete All 4)
- AI Strategy, Governance and Leadership
- Analytics, AI and Business Transformation
- Data and AI for Strategic Decision Making
- Future Technologies. AI and Digital Leadership
For a detailed unit description, please contact a Senior Learning Advisor on 1300 658 337 or Download the Course Guide .
Entry Requirements
The Graduate Diploma in Applied AI Leadership has entry options for experienced managers, whether they have formal tertiary qualifications or not.
Enter with:
- Bachelor degree and two years’ relevant management experience; OR
Alternatively, for managers who do not have a completed undergraduate degree, you can enter the Future-Focused MBA Pathway by starting at the Graduate Certificate of Applied AI Leadership with:
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma and three years’ management experience; OR
- No formal tertiary qualification but five years’ relevant management experience
In addition, you must:
- Meet English Requirements; and
- Have access to a computer and internet connection that meet Technology Requirements
Successfully completing the Graduate Diploma gives you a formal qualification and allows you entry into the Master of Business Administration (Applied AI Leadership).
Study Mode
At AIM Business School, postgraduate education has never been more accessible. With all learning materials available online, you can study whenever and wherever best suits you, regardless of your location, lifestyle, and work situation.
Online learning provides flexibility and convenience, which is great for anyone constrained by time or distance. You can complete your online program when it suits you and at your own pace.
You will have access to unit introduction videos, regular webinars, self-assessment tasks, and other learning materials all through our virtual campus, myABS. This state-of-the-art online learning management system offers a community approach to self-directed study where you can share experiences, ideas, and questions through integrated features such as chat forums, live chat, and links with social media platforms.
Studying online doesn’t equate to studying alone. A personal Academic Coach will support you through every unit of your qualification. These experts are here to guide you through your learning by discussing readings, providing feedback on your assessments, and helping you devise effective study plans.
With full online delivery, our programs are accessible to professionals Australia-wide, including regional, rural, and remote locations.
Course Fee
AIM Business School charges individual unit fees, which are payable prior to the commencement of that unit or 14 days after the invoice is generated.
Payment of fees may be made by:
- cheque,
- credit card or
- application for FEE-HELP, a government loan given to eligible students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees.
For students enrolling for courses commencing in 2019 and future years, AIM Business School reserves the right to adjust tuition fees annually Find out more about fees and charges.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer
Students who can provide evidence of previous study at a similar AQF level or demonstrable equivalent experience, may on application, be provided with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer for up to 50% of a respective course. All applications for exemption or RPL will be assessed on an individual basis.For students seeking RPL based on experience only, an assessment fee applies per unit for successful applications. For more information about the RPL process, please contact a Senior Learning Advisor on 1300 658 337 or request a call back today.
Additional Information
Why Choose AIM Business School?
Practical, real-world learning – no exams!
There are no exams at AIM Business School. Instead, assessment is based on undertaking realistic projects applied to each participant’s own organisational and industry contexts. Emphasis is placed on contemporary, relevant and interactive case studies. Participants engage in coursework that is entirely applicable to their work to ensure they receive immediate value from their learning experience.
Best in Class Faculty
Our faculty are highly qualified and experienced business professionals. They are chosen based on their senior management experience in their area of specialisation, appropriate postgraduate and teaching qualifications and a commitment to keeping abreast of developments in their area of specialisation. Be inspired by practitioners with senior-level business and industry experience, and benefit from their extensive business knowledge and practical leadership and management skills.
Great Student Experience
Our current and former students consistently rank their experience studying with AIM Business School as exceptional. We rank above the national average in all but one category, with particular satisfaction for our teaching practices, support services and overall experience. Don’t believe us? Check us out at ComparED for yourself.
Prompt, personalised and ongoing support
We’ll be there to help you throughout your study journey. Gain prompt, personalised and ongoing support from specialised Faculty and our Student Support Team. We know postgraduate study is a commitment and we’re committed to providing you exceptional support throughout your qualification.
Flexible intake periods
At AIM Business School, you don’t have to wait for the next semester's intake. When we say flexible and accessible, we mean it. We understand that working professionals need both when enrolling in postgraduate study, including our online MBA program. This means, with bimonthly, you can start as soon as you’re ready. It’s a convenience at its best.
Accelerate your career with Master of Business Administration (Applied AI Leadership)
AIM Business School’s Master of Business Administration (Applied AI Leadership) stands out not only for its academic rigour but for the real, tangible career results it offers.
With a focus on leadership, critical thinking and practical application, graduates of the MBA are positioned to drive impactful change within their organisations. Moreover, the additional qualifications you gain along the way — such as the Graduate Certificate in Applied AI Leadership and Graduate Diploma of Applied AI Leadership — enhance your credentials and ensure you are continuously advancing throughout your learning experience.
Students study alongside experienced professionals from diverse industries, creating valuable peer learning opportunities that enrich classroom discussions and expand perspectives.
Accreditation
AIM Business School is a registered higher education provider and has been granted Self-Accrediting Authority by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). The Graduate Diploma in Applied AI Leadership has been accredited by AIM Business School under its approved Self-Accrediting Authority and meets the requirements of a Level 8 qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
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