Diploma of Business
The Diploma of Business provides an overview to many of the business functions and equips students for work in a range of business positions.
Accelerate your qualification
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.
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.
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. 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.
The course is interactive, which is typical of most positions in business. Your teachers will be looking for your involvement in face-to-face class time and will challenge you with project work. Industry interactions form a fundamental part of the course.
The course is interactive, which is typical of most positions in business. Your teachers will be looking for your involvement in face-to-face class time and will challenge you with project work. Industry interactions form a fundamental part of the course.
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.
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)
Manage separation or termination (BSBHRM507)
Investigate and design e-business solutions (BSBEBU501)
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.
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 $5,075. You must start repaying this loan once you earn above the compulsory repayment threshold.
Diploma of BusinessEstimated course fees for 2018* |
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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 | |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do not receive a VET Student Loan | $7,500 | $5,000 |
| You will need to pay this amount if you do receive a VET Student Loan | $2,425 | Fully Covered |
Skills First
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
If you’re deemed eligible, you could be granted a Skills First government-subsidised place when you apply for this course. Check your eligibility now.
This course is delivered with state government funding.
Alternative study methods
| 2018 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 | |
| Swinburne Online | $6,400 | $6,400 |
Indicative nominal course hours: 470.
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 2018 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted for this course, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
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
Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.
Applications for all other intakes should be made directly to Swinburne.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
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