Accounting and Finance

Diploma in Business

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Get your foot in the door

Our one-year Diploma in Business sets you up for understanding and working in the business world. It’s a great introduction to business for students who want to explore the topic before undertaking the full bachelor degree.

The diploma also acts as a recognised qualification should you choose to come out of the Bachelor of Commerce after one year of learning.  

What will you do?

  • Explore principles of marketing, management, business law, accounting and business statistics.
  • Build communication skills for business contexts.
  • Apply your learning to real-world scenarios.
  • Work with researchers and peers in a Small Group Discovery Experience.
  • Benefit from collaborative problem-solving, reflections and online discussions.
  • Develop cultural and ethical awareness.

Where could it take you?

If you want to study further, and successfully pass the diploma, you’ll be guaranteed entry into a range of University of APSB business degrees, plus gain credit for the first year. You could also seek employment in entry level business positions, perhaps as a marketing assistant, assistant broker or sales manager.

Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Admissions information

    SATAC Code316221
    2022 CSP ATAR67.25
    2022 CSP IB24
    Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR65
    Guaranteed Entry Score - IB24
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    Recent Secondary EducationApplicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
    Higher Education StudyYou must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of APSB, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
    Vocational Education and Training (VET) studyYou must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
    Work and life experienceTo be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2023. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2023 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2022 or 2021), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2021). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
    Other Entry Pathways


    2022 Admissions Data for school leavers
    ATAR
    (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors)
    Lowest ATAR to receive an offerN/A
    Median ATAR to receive an offerN/A
    Highest ATAR to receive an offerN/A
    Selection Rank
    (ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
    Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offerN/A
    Median Selection Rank to receive an offerN/A
    Highest Selection Rank to receive an offerN/A
    Minimum eligibility score65
    Additional criteria consideredSelection rank only


    International applicants

    CRICOS099358G
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Secondary School QualificationsAustralia – Selection Rank (International)65
    International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma24
    Canada – OSSD Ontario Secondary School Diploma60%
    Canada – British Columbia Certificate of Graduation60%
    Canada – Alberta High School Diploma70%
    China – Gaokao60%
    Germany – Abitur4.00
    GCE A Levels6
    Hong Kong – HKDSE16
    India – ISC & CBSE60%
    India - Indian State Board Examinations70%
    Indonesia – SMA380%
    Kenya – Certificate of Secondary EducationB+
    Kuwait – General School Secondary Certificate65%
    Malaysia – STPM or Matrikulasi2.56
    Malaysia – UEC25
    South Korea – CSAT and High School Diploma290
    Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels7
    Taiwan – GSAT and High School Diploma60%
    Thailand – Certificate of Secondary Education3.2
    USA – SAT1050
    USA – Advanced Placement (AP)6
    Vietnam – Upper Secondary School8.00
    The University of APSB College Foundation Program65%
    Eynesbury Foundation Program319
    ANU College Foundation Studies55%
    Monash College Foundation Year MUFY60%
    Trinity College Foundation Studies Program (The University of Melbourne)67%
    UNSW Foundation Year6.00
    UQ College Foundation Studies Program4.00
    Taylors College – The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP)6.20
    UWA College Foundation Program (WAUFP)51%
    Non–Go8 Foundation Score65%
    Other QualificationsStudents who don't meet the academic requirements or who have other qualifications from the South Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, Philippines or Taiwan may be eligible to apply for a Pre-University Pathway to prepare for or gain entry into the University's undergraduate academic programs. For additional information see Pathway Programs
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students


Fees and Scholarships

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $12,935

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on Student Contribution Amounts.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $46,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

Careers

Potential careers

Administrative Assistant, Marketing Officer, Communications Officer, Personal / Research Officer (Local MP), Project Officer, Editorial Assistant, Wine Marketing


Degree Structure

To qualify for the degree of Diploma in Business, you must complete satisfactorily a program of study not less than 24 units, comprising:
  1. core courses to the value of 21 units
  2. elective courses to the value of 3 units.

Example Study Plan

Core Courses

To satisfy the requirements for core courses, you must complete all of the following (total value 21 units):

  • ACCTING 1002  Introductory Accounting 
  • COMMGMT 1001  Managing Organisations and People 
  • COMMLAW 1004  Commercial Law I 
  • CORPFIN 1002  Business Finance 
  • ECON 1008  Data Analytics 
  • MARKETNG 1001  Introduction to Marketing 
  • PROF 1000  Professional Practices
Electives
To satisfy the requirements for electives, you must complete courses to the value of 3 units from any undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to you.


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