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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
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Location
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Course abbreviation
DipBus(SCU College)
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Course code
2127279
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Looking for a pathway to a Bachelor degree in business or tourism?
The one-year Diploma of Business gives you the opportunity to develop academic and business skills. In addition to core units, you may choose a specialisation in either business and enterprise or tourism.
Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards a Southern Cross University Bachelor degree in business and enterprise or information technology.
The Diploma of Business award is offered through SCU College, where we understand that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College connects you to your peers and supports your study success through additional workshops to assist you develop academic and study skills.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business or tourism settings. |
GA2: Creativity Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of business or tourism. |
GA3: Ethical practice Apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined business or tourism contexts. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of business or tourism. Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business or tourism settings. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined business or tourism contexts. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Apply academic knowledge and skills to communicate information, concepts, and solutions, individually and/or in a team within defined business or tourism contexts. |
GA7: Cultural competence Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business or tourism contexts. |
You complete core units and tailor your studies with the choice of a specialisation in either:
- Business and enterprise
- Tourism
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| Gold Coast | Term 1 , Term 3 , Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Online | Term 1 , Term 3 , Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Business, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
- 1 specialisation in Business and Enterprise or Tourism or Business.
Course structure
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. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| Students must enrol in the core College units in their first term of study:EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline AND MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1007 | The Interconnected World |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1004 | Starting a Business |
Term1,3,5
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| BUSN1006 | Solving Wicked Problems |
Term1,3,4,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1008 | Business Practice and Impact |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN2001 | Professional Development for the Workplace |
Term2,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMM1004 | A Culture of Enquiry |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| Students must enrol in the core College units in their first term of study: EDUC1001 - Language and Learning in your Discipline AND MATH1003 - Quantitative Methods with Economics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDUC1001 | Language and Learning in your Discipline |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MATH1003 | Quantitative Methods with Economics |
Term1,3,5
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BUSN1007 | The Interconnected World |
Term2,4
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12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| TOUR1003 | Service Quality Management |
Term2
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| BUSN1004 | Starting a Business |
Term1,3,5
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| BUSN1006 | Solving Wicked Problems |
Term1,3,4,5
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| TOUR2010 | Tourist Behaviour and Interactions |
Term5
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| COMM1004 | A Culture of Enquiry |
Term1,3,5
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Note 1:
This Specialisation is only available at SCU Sydney, SCU Melbourne, and SCU Perth.
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