The purpose of the Diploma of Business is to produce graduates who are capable of performing a range of business and accounting tasks while displaying the readiness to develop further in key areas of business, such as accounting, management, and marketing. The course can provide a pathway to a Bachelor of Business and related programs in most higher education institutions 

Applicants must have successfully completed:

• Year 12 qualification in Australia; OR
• International recognised equivalent to an Australian Year 12; OR
• a Certificate IV (AQF 4) or higher awarded by a recognised higher education/vocational institution; OR
• a General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A) with three or more D Grades; OR
• a completed  International Baccalaureate Diploma

Applicants who do not meet the formal entry requirements may be considered on a case by case basis, however, must demonstrate their readiness and suitability to commence the course.

Knowledge

Graduates of Diploma of Business will have:

• Knowledge of the theories, concepts, and principles of a range of business-related fields and disciplines including accounting, management, marketing and sales, business law, and economics
• Knowledge and awareness of the business practice, and industry standards and expectations

Skills

Graduates of Diploma of Business will have:

• Cognitive skills to analyse and evaluate information, concepts and evidence from a range of business and academic sources
• Cognitive and technical skills to present reasoned arguments and analysis of key business and technical data
• Communication skills to present clear information in professional business and academic formats

Application of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates of Diploma of Business will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

• Through the practice of technical functions, effective planning, and decision making within a business environment
• Through the identification and evaluation of effective professional business practice
• With responsibility and accountability for their own professional practice, and in collaboration with others within a business environment

Entry level roles in:

• Marketing
• Sales
• Management
• Finance