Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief Executive Officers (also known as CEOs) head large businesses and corporate enterprises. They steer the direction of the organisation and report to the Board of Directors.

As a CEO you are responsible for the overall profitability, success and compliance of the organisation, and your daily job role will be spent delegating and planning. You could be developing a strategic plan, overseeing an acquisition or merger, representing your company at a trade conference, or addressing a general staff meeting.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $234,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a chief executive officer (ceo)?

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BSB60420

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

Online
18 months
$8,568
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above from the BSB Training Package.
Additional requirements may apply.
BSB80220

Graduate Diploma of Portfolio Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $3,250
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience..
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • At least 5 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Completed Diploma (AQF Level 5) or above in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience..
  • Completed Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Business Administration

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $106,650
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
089936E

Diploma of Creative Enterprise (Higher Education)

On Campus
12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship

Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Business Administration (Leadership)

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 months
$44,400 - $60,194
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Executive)

On Campus
6 months
$21,120 - $22,656
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Management

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 48 months
$0 - $64,630
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Executive Master of Business Administration

On Campus
12 - 23 months
$0 - $69,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Leadership

Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $27,335
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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