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Diploma of Business

Course 17805

CRICOS Code 063921D
National Code BSB50207

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Duration

0.5 year full-time

Locations, tuition fees and intakes

Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from A$300 - A$1,000 per course.


Campuses in Sydney
2010
2011
Intakes*
Fees^
Intakes*
Fees^
Bankstown Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Campbelltown Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Granville Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Gymea Jul A$5,030    
Hornsby Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Lismore Feb A$5,030    
Liverpool Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Meadowbank Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Northern Beaches Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Petersham Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Randwick Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Ultimo Feb, Jul A$5,030    


Campuses outside Sydney
2010
2011
Intakes*
Fees^
Intakes*
Fees^
Coffs Harbour Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Gosford Feb A$5,030    
Maitland Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Newcastle Feb, Jul A$5,030    
Taree Feb, Jul A$5,030    

*Intakes shown in red have already been filled
^Fees per course

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Description

This course is for people who want to develop the knowledge and skills to effectively operate in a variety of business settings, and who are seeking to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions. You can select electives from the areas of management, human resource management, marketing, advertising and business administration, among others.

Career Opportunities

Working in a business environment, across a range of functions

Articulation

When you finish this course you may be eligible to do Advanced Diploma of Business (17806) or other specialist Advanced Diploma qualifications in the Business Services Training Package (BSB07) such as management, marketing or human resources.

You may also be able to articulate to degree courses in Business or equivalent.

Entry Requirements

  • Year 12 or equivalent
  • Prerequisite: Certificate 4 in Business (17804) or related experience
  • Students applying to study the Business Diploma package (1 year) must complete Certificate 4 in Business (17804) and Diploma of Business (17805). Students who do not have the equivalence of the NSW Year 12 will need to apply for the Certificate 3 in Business (17803) (1.5 years in total)
  • Academic IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (iBT) 51 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent
  • Academic IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (iBT) 68 or Certificate 3 in English for Further Study at TAFE NSW or equivalent for Diploma-to-Degree courses (DIAC 573 visa requirement)

Exit Points

N/A

Course Structure

To receive the Diploma of Business students must complete 8 elective modules (Please note: no more than 3 units may be selected from any one subgroup)

Core Units

  • Nil

Elective Units

The full range of elective units is listed below. Elective units actually offered may vary between each semester and campus, and will depend on a number of considerations including the packaging rules for the qualification and demand for the unit.

Subgroup 1 - ADVERTISING UNITS

  • Coordinate advertising research
  • Develop a media plan
  • Create mass print media advertisements
  • Create mass electronic media advertisements
  • Evaluate and recommend advertising media options
  • Develop an advertising strategy and brief
  • Write persuasive copy

Subgroup 2 - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION UNITS

  • Manage meetings
  • Plan and manage conferences
  • Plan or review administration systems
  • Manage business document design and development
  • Investigate and design e-business solutions
  • Manage payroll
  • Establish and maintain a workgroup computer network

Subgroup 3 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT UNITS

  • Manage human resources services
  • Manage human resources management information systems
  • Manage workforce planning
  • Manage remuneration and employee benefits
  • Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
  • Manage separation or termination
  • Manage rehabilitation or return to work programs
  • Manage mediation processes
  • Manage programs that promote personal effectiveness

Subgroup 4 - MARKETING UNITS

  • Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
  • Establish and adjust the marketing mix
  • Plan market research
  • Interpret market trends and developments
  • Plan direct marketing activities
  • Implement and monitor direct marketing activities
  • Plan electronic marketing communications
  • Implement and monitor marketing activities
  • Conduct a marketing audit
  • Manage the public relations publication process
  • Develop and manage complex public relations campaigns
  • Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities
  • Develop and implement crisis management plans

Subgroup 5 - MANAGEMENT UNITS

  • Manage an information or knowledge management system
  • Manage projects
  • Manage risk
  • Manage personal work priorities and professional development

Additional Information

Click here for further general information about qualifications, articulation, facilities and equipment, assessment methods and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

 

Course information and offerings are subject to change at any time.

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