Course summary
The Diploma of Business covers all three core skills units and five of the eight core units of Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Business. Topics could include accounting, finance, economics, business law, statistics, marketing, management, ethics and sustainability.
Successful graduates of the Diploma of Business will be eligible to gain one year of advanced standing towards the Associate Degree of Business, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management, or Bachelor of Information Technology.
The Diploma of Business is offered through SCU College.
All SCU College students are offered extra support through College Connect while undertaking this Diploma.
The Diploma of Business covers all three core skills units and five of the eight core units of Southern Cross University’s Bachelor of Business. Topics could include accounting, finance, economics, business law, statistics, marketing, management, ethics and sustainability.
Successful graduates of the Diploma of Business will be eligible to gain one year of advanced standing towards the Associate Degree of Business, Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Business in Convention and Event Management, or Bachelor of Information Technology.
The Diploma of Business is offered through SCU College.
All SCU College students are offered extra support through College Connect while undertaking this Diploma.
| Graduate Attribute | Course Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| Intellectual rigour | CLO 1 Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings. |
| Creativity | CLO 1 Exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings. |
| Ethical practice | CLO2 Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined business contexts. |
| Knowledge of a discipline | CLO3 Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of business. |
| Lifelong learning | CLO4 Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined business contexts. |
| Communication and social skills | CLO5 Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business contexts. |
| Cultural competence | CLO5 Communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business contexts. |
Course overview
Course code
2127279
Course abbreviation
DipBus(SCU College)
Credit points
96
Equivalent units
8
Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Duration
1 year full-time
Availability details
International
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast | Session 1 | $19,520 ($2,440 per unit) | 079231K |
| Melbourne | Session 1 | $21,360 ($2,670 per unit) | 086030E |
| Sydney | Session 1 | $19,520 ($2,440 per unit) | 086030E |
Course requirements
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
To be eligible for a Diploma of Business a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising:
- All three units listed in Part A; and
- Five (5) units selected from Part B; or
- Any five (5) units selected from Part B of the Schedule of Units and other units listed in the Associate Degree of Business approved by the Director, SCU College.
Schedule of units
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
Part A |
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| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | Introductory | ||
| EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||
Part B |
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| ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
| MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | ||
| LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | ||
Course progressions
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. Assistance on how to enrol can be accessed here.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment
Browse uni-wide elective units by selecting Uni-wide elective in the advanced filter of the Unit search
Browse shared majors and their units at Shared majors
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must enrol in core College units in their first session of study -
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics |
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| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | Introductory | ||
| 2 units from: Part B | |||
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||
| 3 units from: Part B | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Session 1 | |||
| Students must enrol in core College units in their first session of study -
EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline; MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics |
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| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | Introductory | ||
| 2 units from: Part B | |||
| Year 1, Session 2 | |||
| EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||
| 3 units from: Part B | |||
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must enrol in the core College unit in their first session of study - EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | |||
| Year 1, Session 3 | |||
| EDU10010 - Language and Learning in your Discipline | Introductory | ||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 1 | |||
| EDU10011 - Learning for Future Careers | Intermediate | ||
| MAT10706 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | Introductory | ||
| LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory | ||
| Year 2, Session 2 | |||
| Choose two units from the following three: | |||
| MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||
| ACC10707 - Accounting for Business | Introductory | ||
| ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | ||
Unit groups
Part B
| Title | Level of learning | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACC10707 - Accounting and Finance for Business | Introductory | ||
| COM00207 - Communication in Organisations | Introductory | ||
| MKT00075 - Marketing Principles | Introductory | ||
| MNG10247 - Managing Organisations | Introductory | ||
| ECO10250 - Economics for Decision Making | Introductory | ||
| LAW00150 - Introduction to Business Law | Introductory |