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The Diploma of Business (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree. The units are similar to bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

Duration

8 months full-time or equivalent part-time

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time

VTAC course codes

3400217521 (CSP)
3400217523 (IFP)

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

The Diploma of Business (UniLink) (8 months) provides a credit-bearing pathway into a range of bachelor degrees. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs.

UniLink is accredited as an award-level higher education diploma.

Course structure

Students must complete eight units in total, including seven core units and one elective unit.

Assessment may include a range of formal and informal tasks, including individual and group projects, assignments, presentations and examinations.

Units of study

Core units
Accounting for success (ACC10010)
Communication skills from a global perspective (COM10009)
Quantitative analysis (STA10007)
Marketing principles (MKT10008)
Economic principles (ECO10001)

Managing in the 21st century (ORG10001)

Introduction to business information systems (INF10009)

Elective units*
Students select one of the following units:

Financial information systems (ACC20015)

Law in the commercial word (LAW10003)

*Not all electives are available at every intake.

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities.

Career opportunities

Depending on the bachelor degree students choose and the areas in which they major, they may find employment in accounting, commercial law, finance, human resources, international business, management, marketing, project management, public relations, software development, systems analysis or tourism management. Graduates might even like to launch their own business.

Pathways and scholarships

- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Diploma of Business (UniLink) (8 months) allows you to progress to these courses	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Business Information Systems	8 units
Bachelor of Media and Communication / Bachelor of Business	8 units
Bachelor of Games and Interactivity	8 units
Bachelor of Health Science	8 units
Bachelor of Business Information Systems / Bachelor of Business	8 units
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Business	8 units
Bachelor of Accounting	6 - 8 units
Bachelor of Business	6 - 8 units
Bachelor of Business	6 - 8 units
Bachelor of Accounting	6 - 8 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

2020 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Amenities fee per year if studying full-time*
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)	$10,187	$10,187	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates only: The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester. Students who participate in a six or 12-month professional placement will be subject to an increase in total course fees.

How do I pay my fees?

HECS-HELP is a loan and discount scheme available to eligible students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place. A HECS-HELP loan can cover all or part of the student contribution amount.

Find out more about fees.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of:

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification
completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate degrees and degrees).

Applicants without a formal qualification may be considered for entry if they have significant and relevant work experience and/or upon completion of the STAT test.

Non-Year 12 entry

Completion or partial completion of an approved tertiary qualification (including Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Associate Degrees and Degrees). Additional performance criteria and prerequisite requirements may also apply.

Students admitted to the course with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be eligible for academic credit.

Applicants without a formal qualification but with significant and relevant work experience will be considered if they can demonstrate that they can undertake the course with a reasonable prospect of success.

The University may determine selection criteria and restrictions in respect of courses to apply in addition to these entry requirements.

Course prerequisites

VCE Units 3 and 4 – a minimum study score of 20 in any English (except EAL) or 25 in English as Alternate Language (EAL) or equivalent.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee offer of a place. See Admissions at Swinburne for general information about the admission process.

How to apply

This course is closed for new enrolments.

View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.

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