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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 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

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
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.

Entry requirements

Language requirements

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows

CategoryScore
Overall Score5.5
Reading5.0
Writing5.5
Listening5.0
Speaking5.0

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

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

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
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1
Perth N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1
Term1,3,5
Gold Coast
Term5
Term5
Melbourne N/A
Term1,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term3,5
Perth N/A
Term1,5
Sydney N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Anti-requisites Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolled in MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
BUSN1007 The Interconnected World
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Melbourne N/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term2
Perth N/A
Term2,4
Sydney N/A
Term2,4
BUSN1004 Starting a Business
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,5
Perth N/A
Term1
Sydney N/A
Term1,3
BUSN1006 Solving Wicked Problems
Term1,3,4,5
12
Location Domestic International
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,3,4
Perth N/A
Term1
Sydney N/A
Term1,3
BUSN1008 Business Practice and Impact
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Melbourne N/A
Term4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
Perth N/A
Term4
Sydney N/A
Term4
BUSN2001 Professional Development for the Workplace
Term2,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
Lismore
Term5
Term5
Melbourne N/A
Term2,5
Online
Term2,5
Term2,5
Perth N/A
Term2,5
Sydney N/A
Term2,5
Anti-requisites SPRT3001 - Professional Preparation
COMM1004 A Culture of Enquiry
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Perth N/A
Term1,5
Sydney N/A
Term1,3,5

Unit Code Unit Title Available Credit points Notes

Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award

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
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Hayman Island - Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1
Perth N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1
Term1,3,5
Gold Coast
Term5
Term5
Melbourne N/A
Term1,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term3,5
Perth N/A
Term1,5
Sydney N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Anti-requisites Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolled in MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
BUSN1007 The Interconnected World
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Melbourne N/A
Term2,4
Online
Term2,4
Term2,4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term2
Perth N/A
Term2,4
Sydney N/A
Term2,4
TOUR1003 Service Quality Management
Term2
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term2
Term2
Online
Term2
Term2
Anti-requisites TOUR1002 - Hospitality Services Management
BUSN1004 Starting a Business
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,5
Perth N/A
Term1
Sydney N/A
Term1,3
BUSN1006 Solving Wicked Problems
Term1,3,4,5
12
Location Domestic International
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,3,4
Perth N/A
Term1
Sydney N/A
Term1,3
TOUR2010 Tourist Behaviour and Interactions
Term5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term5
Term5
Online
Term5
N/A
COMM1004 A Culture of Enquiry
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3
Term1,3
Melbourne N/A
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Perth N/A
Term1,5
Sydney N/A
Term1,3,5

Note 1:

This Specialisation is only available at SCU Sydney, SCU Melbourne, and SCU Perth.

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
Specialisations

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
BUSN1004 Starting a Business
BUSN1007 The Interconnected World
BUSN1006 Solving Wicked Problems
BUSN1008 Business Practice and Impact
BUSN2001 Professional Development for the Workplace
COMM1004 A Culture of Enquiry

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
BUSN1007 The Interconnected World
BUSN1004 Starting a Business
BUSN1006 Solving Wicked Problems
TOUR2010 Tourist Behaviour and Interactions
TOUR1003 Service Quality Management
COMM1004 A Culture of Enquiry

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in your Discipline
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
ACCT1001 Accounting and Finance for Business
COMM1001 Communication in Organisations
ECON1001 Economics for Decision Making
SOCI1004 Applied Ethics and Sustainability
MRKT1001 Marketing Principles
Select one (1) unit (12 Credit Points) from the following:
STAT1001 Statistical Analysis
LEGL1003 Introduction to Business Law
Note 1