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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?

The one-year Diploma of Business gives you the opportunity to develop academic and business skills.

Successful completion of the Diploma will guarantee you entry and up to eight units of credit towards the Southern Cross University Bachelor of Business.

The Diploma of Business is offered through SCU College, where we understand that students have diverse experiences and ways of learning. At SCU College, we support your success through carefully designed curriculum with embedded support, and additional support material is available through self-access online resources.

Course Learning Outcome

GA1: Intellectual rigour

Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings.

GA2: Creativity

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

GA3: Ethical practice

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

GA4: Knowledge of a discipline

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

Exercise judgement to identify problems and contribute to their solutions in defined business settings.

GA5: Lifelong learning

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

GA7: Cultural competence

Demonstrate an awareness of diverse cultural perspectives within defined business contexts.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
Gold Coast Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 N/A N/A
Melbourne - The Hotel School Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 N/A N/A
Perth Term 1, Term 3, Term 5 N/A N/A
Sydney - The Hotel School 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
Overall5.5
Writingminimum 5.5
Readingminimum 5.0
Speakingminimum 5.0
Listeningminimum 5.0

Course requirements

To be eligible to receive the Diploma of Business, students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:

  • 8 core units (96 credit points)

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 unit for their first term of study:EDUC1001 -  Language and Learning in Your Discipline
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Term5
Coffs Harbour
Term1,3
Term1,3
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,3
Perth N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
COMM1004 A Culture of Enquiry
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,3,5
Perth N/A
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3,5
BUSN1008 Business Practice and Impact
Summer Term
Term2,4
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term2,4
Online
Summer Term
Term2,4
Summer Term
Term2,4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term4
Perth N/A
Term2,4
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term2,4
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
Term3,5
12
Location Domestic International
Brisbane - The Hotel School
Term3,5
Term3,5
Gold Coast
Term3,5
Term3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School
Term3,5
Term3,5
Online
Term3,5
Term3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term3
Perth
Term3,5
Term3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term3,5
Term3,5
Anti-requisites Cannot be taken if already completed or enrolled in MATH1001 - Foundation Mathematics
LEGL1003 Introduction to Business Law
Dual Term2
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
China - TUST N/A
Dual Term2
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Perth N/A
Term1,3
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3
COMP1005 Applied Artificial Intelligence
Term1,4
12
Location Domestic International
China - Guangxi UST N/A
Term1,4
Gold Coast
Term1,4
Term1,4
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,4
Online
Term1,4
Term1,4
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,4
Perth N/A
Term1,4
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,4
ACCT1001 Financial Literacy for Business
Dual Term2
Term1,3,5
12
Location Domestic International
China - TUST N/A
Dual Term2
Gold Coast
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term1,3,5
Online
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby N/A
Term1,5
Perth
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
Sydney - The Hotel School
Term1,3,5
Term1,3,5
BUSN2001 Professional Development for the Workplace
Summer Term
Term2,5
12
Location Domestic International
Gold Coast
Summer Term
Term2,5
Summer Term
Term2,5
Melbourne - The Hotel School N/A
Term2,5
Online
Summer Term
Term2,5
Summer Term
Term2,5
Papua New Guinea - IBSU Port Moresby
Term5
Term2,5
Perth N/A
Term2,5
Sydney - The Hotel School N/A
Term2,5
Anti-requisites SPRT3001 - Work Integrated Learning in Exercise Science

Unit Code Unit Title Notes

Unit Code Unit Title Notes
EDUC1001 Language and Learning in Your Discipline
MATH1003 Quantitative Methods with Economics
LEGL1003 Introduction to Business Law
ACCT1001 Financial Literacy for Business
BUSN1008 Business Practice and Impact
BUSN2001 Professional Development for the Workplace
COMM1004 A Culture of Enquiry
COMP1005 Applied Artificial Intelligence