Diploma of Business

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National code: BSB50215 Diploma (TAFE) Hawthorn Send me a link to this course

This Diploma of Business course focuses on e-commerce and how to take a small to medium business online.

You may have been asking, ‘What are the future trends of e-commerce?’ In this course, you’ll learn that and much more: how e-commerce works, the associated benefits over more traditional business models, why a business should have a website, what online platforms are available to host an e-commerce business, and even what is FinTech and how businesses use it.

You’ll learn to develop and implement a strategy for your e-commerce business and explore a range of different online collaborative platforms (such as Trello and Miro) to help you maximise the strengths of teamwork.

Additionally, you’ll gain skills valued in any business such as recruitment processes, building an innovative work environment, designing and developing an integrated marketing communication plan, and how to handle funds and budgets.

While traversing design thinking techniques, you will practice developing a business model canvas – a visual, systematic way to develop a value proposition for your business of choice.

You’ll also explore the skills and knowledge needed in project management (such as developing a project plan, administering, monitoring, and finalising the project) by working on a real-life project. Examples of past projects include a virtual conference with globally distributed speakers delivering talks on the future e-commerce trends.

This is a practical, hands-on course with both directed and self-directed learning.

Swinburne’s strong industry connections help ensure our course content is current, relevant and meaningful.

After graduating, you may run your own business, or follow a career as an executive officer, retail manager, team leader, events manager, or a business manager. You can also continue studying at Swinburne and progress into Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Accounting with recognised credit.

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Duration

6 months full-time or 12 months part-time

Intakes

Hawthorn (March, August) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time (day)

VTAC course code

3400277244

This course allows you to pathway to another qualification.

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia.

My advice on choosing the right uni is: do your research. I had a substandard learning experience at a private institute. After that, I wanted a trusted and reputable university – so I chose Swinburne. Swinburne helped me discover my passion for business and made me want to continue my studies. I started with a certificate IV, progressed to a diploma, and then my bachelor.

Grace

Diploma of Business

My favourite part of the course was learning from professional and experienced trainers with personal business experience!

Nini

Diploma of Business

Course information in detail

- Course detail, course structure and units of study.

Course description

In the Diploma of Business students develop a broad understanding of fundamental business operations including contemporary digital and innovative work environment skills which contribute to a company’s vision and success. Our units are chosen to cover the skills needed in e-commerce and online business operations. Units cover building and sustaining innovative work environments, digital solutions, managing budgets, undertaking project work, managing personal work priorities and professional development, managing recruitment, induction, separation and termination and e-business solutions. We are using Microsoft 365 as an industry standard to practice online collaboration and technical skills, as the ability to work remotely becomes more essential.

The course is interactive, with live virtual classes and online teamwork. During the time of COVID restrictions we will be limiting our on-campus time to fortnightly workshops, to be run when restrictions and safety allow.

Course structure

The Diploma of Business requires completion of eight units to graduate.

Domestic students can enrol in either full-time or part-time study depending on their preference. Full-time study is approximately 20 hours per week and part-time students select units from the available timetabled subjects.

Units of study

Build and sustain an innovative work environment (BSBINN502)

Incorporate digital solutions into plans and practices (BSBMGT519)

Manage budgets and financial plans (BSBFIM501)

Undertake project work (BSBPMG522)

Manage personal work priorities and professional development (BSBWOR501)

Design and develop an integrated marketing communication plan (BSBMKG523)

Develop and implement an e-business strategy (BSBEBU511)

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes (BSBHRM506)

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.

Career opportunities

Students may find positions such as executive officer, office manager, retail manager, team leader, event manager, or business manager.

Aims and objectives

Students gain the skills needed to seek employment in a wide range of supervisory and management positions from large companies to small businesses. They build on skills learned during their participation in the workforce, which may enable them to consolidate or move into a management position. Students may find positions such as executive officer, office manager, retail manager, event manager, or business manager.

Graduate skills

Graduates will possess a wide range of business theoretical skills and knowledge and how to apply these to practical situations.

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 allows you to progress to these courses	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Business	8 units
Bachelor of Accounting	8 units

This information should be used as a guide for those who have completed a course and are seeking credit into another course. For those yet to commence their course, during the time taken to complete, this information may change. 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

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

A VET Student Loan is available for this course – allowing you to defer part of your fees if you're eligible.

Please note: The maximum VET Student Loan amount for this course is $10,717. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.

Diploma of Business Estimated course fees for 2021*
*You will need to pay this amount if you do not* receive a VET Student Loan**	$8,380	$5,480	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE
You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan	Fully Covered	Fully Covered	This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

Estimated course fees for 2021*

For students who are not granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

For students who are granted a Skills First government-subsidised place

Is this a Free TAFE course?

You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan

$8,380

$5,480

This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan

Fully Covered

This course is not eligible for Free TAFE

Please note: Fees published on this page are estimates only and are subject to change depending on individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. The above fees apply for units studied in 2020 only and may change for units studied in future years. There may be additional costs related to learning material and equipment.

This course is delivered with state government funding.

Skills First Government-subsidised place
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.

Concession rates for vocational students
Concession rates for Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs are also available to Aboriginals or Torres Strait Islanders or Youth Concession students enrolled prior to 1 July 2012 and continuing the same course in 2013.

Full course fee
If you are not granted a government-subsidised place, you will be eligible for the full course fee. Check your eligibility now.

Alternative study methods

2021 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year (for full-time students)
Alternate study format via Swinburne Professional	$5,900	$5,900
Swinburne Online	$6,400	$6,400

Indicative nominal course hours: 470.

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Entry requirements

Successful applicants for direct entry into this program will be in workplace positions where learning can be applied to actual situations.

Recommended entry requirement for most students is Certificate IV in Business (BSB40212 or BSB40215) which leads into the Diploma. Previous study or work experience may also be considered for direct entry into this program.

How to apply

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