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Diploma of Business

Diploma

Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Course abbreviation

    DipBus(SCU College)

  • Course code

    2127279

  • Credit points

    96

  • Equivalent units

    8

  • Indicative Fee

    Commonwealth supported

Overview

Looking for a pathway to a Bachelor Degree in Business, Information Technology or Tourism at an Australian University? 

The one-year Diploma of Business gives you the opportunity to develop your academic and business skills in areas of digital business, finance, management, economics and accounting. Completion of the diploma will guarantee you entry into, and credit towards a range of Associate and Bachelor degrees at Southern Cross University.

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.

The Diploma of Business award is offered through SCU College, which understands that learners have diverse experiences and ways of learning. The College supports your study success and connects you to your peers through additional workshops to assist you develop academic and study skills.

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings.

Creativity

exercise critical judgement and creative thinking to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings.

Ethical practice

apply ethical and sustainable values and practices within defined business contexts.

Knowledge of a discipline

apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills within defined contexts in the field of business.

Lifelong learning

demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in defined business contexts.

Communication and social skills

communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business contexts.

Cultural competence

communicate information, concepts and solutions, individually and/or in a team, with an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business contexts.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Session 3 N/A N/A
Online Session 3 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 96 credit points, comprising:

  • 2 core units, and
  • 6 units from 1 stream.

Exclusion
The Chair of the College Board may exclude a student for a maximum of one (1) study period where a student has received Absent Fail Grades for all units attempted in a session of study.

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 Level of learning Notes
It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session.
Year 1, Session 1
Students must enrol in EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study.
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics Introductory
LAW00150 -  Introduction to Business Law Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
MKT00075 -  Marketing Principles Introductory
ACC10707 -  Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
ECO10250 -  Economics for Decision Making Introductory
Year 1, Session 3
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session.
Year 1, Session 2
Students must enrol in EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study.
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics Introductory
MKT00075 -  Marketing Principles Introductory
Year 1, Session 3
ACC10707 -  Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
LAW00150 -  Introduction to Business Law Introductory Note 2
SOC10236 -  Applied Ethics and Sustainability Intermediate

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session.
Year 1, Session 3
If available, students must enrol in the core College units in their first session of study - EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics in Sydney and Melbourne OR COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations on the Gold Coast campus and online Introductory
ACC10707 -  Accounting and Finance for Business Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations in Sydney and Melbourne OR MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics on the Gold Coast campus and online Introductory
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations ] Introductory
LAW00150 -  Introduction to Business Law Introductory
Year 2, Session 2
MKT00075 -  Marketing Principles Introductory
ECO10250 -  Economics for Decision Making Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session.
Year 1, Session 1
Student must enrol in EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study.
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics Introductory
ISY10209 -  Web Development I Introductory
Year 1, Session 2
ISY00243 -  Systems Analysis and Design Intermediate
ISY10212 -  Contemporary Issues in Information Technology Introductory
CSC71001 -  Programming I Introductory
Year 1, Session 3
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session.
Year 1, Session 2
Students must enrol in EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics in their first session of study.
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics Introductory
ISY10212 -  Contemporary Issues in Information Technology Introductory
Year 1, Session 3
ISY00243 -  Systems Analysis and Design Intermediate
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations Introductory
CSC71001 -  Programming I Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
ISY10209 -  Web Development I Introductory
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Level of learning Notes
It is recommended that International students complete this course over three sessions. Domestic students may elect to study four units per session.
Year 1, Session 3
If available, students must enrol in the core College units in their first session of study - EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline and MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics
EDU10010 -  Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics in Sydney and Melbourne OR COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations on the Gold Coast campus and online Introductory
CSC71001 -  Programming I Introductory
Year 2, Session 1
COM00207 -  Communication in Organisations in Sydney and Melbourne OR MAT10706 -  Quantitative Methods with Economics on the Gold Coast campus and online Introductory
ISY10209 -  Web Development I Introductory
MNG10247 -  Managing Organisations Introductory
Year 2, Session 2
ISY00243 -  Systems Analysis and Design Intermediate
ISY10212 -  Contemporary Issues in Information Technology Introductory

Note 1:

These units are not available in Sydney and Melbourne.

Note 2:

Unit EDU10011 Learning for Future Careers is only offered online

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
EDU10010 Language and Learning in your Discipline Introductory
MAT10706 Quantitative Methods with Economics Introductory

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
COM00207 Communication in Organisations Introductory
MNG10247 Managing Organisations Introductory
EDU10011 Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
ISY10209 Web Development I Introductory
ISY10212 Contemporary Issues in Information Technology Introductory
CSC71001 Programming I Introductory
ISY00243 Systems Analysis and Design Intermediate

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
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
EDU10011 Learning for Future Careers Intermediate
MAT10251 Statistical Analysis Intermediate
SOC10236 Applied Ethics and Sustainability Intermediate
SOY00411 Tourism Theories and Practices Introductory
MNG10714 The Human Resource Management Expert Practitioner Intermediate
MNG00441 Hospitality Services Management Introductory
MNG10476 Professional Development for the Workplace Intermediate