Dual Diploma Business, Leadership and Management/Essendon Education Academy

About the course

This dual diploma combines business fundamentals with leadership and management skills, delivered in an immersive, industry-connected setting with Essendon Education Academy. You’ll build capability in planning and operations, communication, team leadership and professional practice, preparing for roles across business and sports-related organisations. The program is a vocational Diploma in Business & Commerce at RMIT University. The programme introduces business operations, customer service, and administrative leadership for commercial workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue entry-level roles supporting business operations and team leadership, particularly in sports and membership-based organisations. Typical pathways include administration officer, team or operations coordinator, customer and stakeholder support, and junior management roles in clubs, events and commercial departments. Career outcomes align to a vocational Diploma in Business & Commerce at RMIT University. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)