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Faculty of Business
COURSE CODE: BSB50120

Diploma of Business

INTAKES

Flexible

DURATION

52 weeks

NUMBER OF UNITS

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

No

What study modes are available?

  • Entirely Online (Self-study)

The Diploma of Business provides a broad understanding of business practices. You will undertake units of study covering risk management, marketing, advertising, human resources management, and project management. This course will prepare you for high-level business operations in small, medium or large organisations.

According to the Australian Government’s Job Outlook service, demand for office management roles is expected to experience stable growth over the next five years. This is a very large occupation with job opportunities available across a number of industries including construction, professional services, and education and training.

The course will give you specialised knowledge in complex problems and solutions. You’ll learn advanced skills with project work, people performance and team leadership. This qualification is facilitated by expert teaching staff who have a high degree of industry connection and are able to guide you through your studies to meet your goals.

Successfully completing this qualification will provide you with the advanced skills needed to upgrade your career in management and executive positions.

What You'll Learn:

  • contribute to the health and safety of themselves and others
  • type quickly and accurately
  • organise workplace information
  • organising schedules (Elective units)
  • processing payroll (Elective units)
  • designing and producing digital text documents and spreadsheets (Elective units)
  • maintenance of financial records (Elective units)

Career Outcomes


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Entry Requirements

AGE
17
GRADE
11
IELTS
5.0

Age

Minimum age of 17 years

Education & Experience Requirements

Year 11 Australian Senior High School Certificate, or equivalent (e.g. completion of Year 12 or High School in the students home country) with full academic results.

English Language

Intermediate English (equivalent to 5.0 academic or general IELTS)

Required Identification

Photo ID and evidence of citizenship (international students must provide copy of passport)

Computer Skills & Equipment

Students on this course require computer access for learning purposes and to complete course assessments. As such, learners must have beginner/intermediate computing skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes, in addition to hardware requirements of a desktop or portable computer with keyboard, pointing device, speaker, web camera and microphone, and a broadband internet connection.

Further Information

Students who are unable to meet the academic or English language criteria may in some cases be eligble to undertake our Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) test. Criteria may change at any time without notice. Additional English language requirements may apply to international applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds wishing to articulate on a visa package into a university programme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

  • 16 years old or above;
  • Australian Year 11 high school certificate or overseas equivalent;
  • Pass Rhodes LLN Test;
  • Basic Computer skills;

UNITS

CORE UNITS

Unit Code
Unit Name
BSBCRT511
Develop critical thinking in others
BSBFIN501
Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBOPS501
Manage business resources
BSBSUS511
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBXCM501
Lead communication in the workplace

ELECTIVE UNITS

Unit Code
Unit Name
BSBPMG430
Undertake project work
BSBTWK503
Manage Meetings
BSBLDR523
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBTWK502
Manage team effectiveness
BSBOPS502
Manage business operational plans
BSBOPS504
Manage business risk
BSBTWK401
Build and maintain business relationships

Intake Dates

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    Torrens University
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    Bond University
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    Bond University
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    80CP
    University of Southern Queensland
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    University of Southern Queensland
    Articulation
    8 units
    University of Southern Queensland
    Articulation
    8 units
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    8 units
    University of Southern Queensland
    Articulation
    8 units

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    Brisbane Tuition Fees

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    Diploma of Business 52 weeks BNE EMP EMP HBA SBY Flexible

    Additional Fees:

    Enrolment Fee: $200


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    Enrolment Fee: $200


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