Diploma of Business
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
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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Professional applicants who have at least three years’ relevant experience may be eligible to complete this course in fast-track mode. More information about fast-track course delivery.
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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 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
Course structure
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
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives

Graduate skills
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways, credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
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 BusinessEstimated course fees for 2021* |
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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 | Fully Covered | This course is not eligible for Free TAFE |
This course is delivered with state government funding.
You could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
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.
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) |
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Alternate study format via Swinburne Professional | $5,900 | $5,900 |
Swinburne Online | $6,400 | $6,400 |
Indicative nominal course hours: 470.
Entry requirements
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Training Organisation Identifier (TOID): 3059