BSB50215 | 087229D

Diploma of Business

Thrive in a career in business with this high-level qualification. This course is perfect for people who want to elevate their skills at a management or executive level.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Gold Coast Darling Downs and South West North and Far North Queensland

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Full Fee

$1,680 - $5,260

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Course overview

Upgrade your career with this high-level qualification. You will take control with specialised knowledge, and advanced skills.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for office management roles is expected to experience stable growth over the next five years. This is a very large occupation with job opportunities available across a number of industries including construction, professional services, and education and training.

This qualification is facilitated by expert teaching staff who have a high degree of industry connection and are able to guide you through your studies. You will develop specialised knowledge which includes communicating with influence, project work, workforce planning management, and risk.

Successful completion of this flexible qualification will provide you with high-level business skills that will enhance your career and expand potential professional and educational pathways.

What can I do?

Program Consultant
Program Coordinator
Executive Officer
Administration Manager

Accessibility and flexibility

TAFE Queensland offers various avenues to access high quality and industry-relevant training and education. We understand that not everyone's circumstances are the same, so many of our courses can be accessed online, in the classroom or part time.

Technology

With TAFE Queensland you study in environments equipped with the latest industry-standard technology. You will be job ready and desirable to future employers as you will have demonstrable up-to-date experience with computing platforms and programs.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 8 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

North and Far North Queensland

North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
BSBADM502

Manage meetings

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Manage meetings

UNIT CODE
BSBADM504

Plan and implement administrative systems

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM504

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.
UNIT NAME
Plan and implement administrative systems

UNIT CODE
BSBCUS501

Manage quality customer service

UNIT CODE :
BSBCUS501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to manage organisational systems that ensure products and services are delivered and maintained to standards agreed by the organisation.
UNIT NAME
Manage quality customer service

UNIT CODE
BSBFIM501

Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBFIM501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.
UNIT NAME
Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM501

Manage human resource services

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, manage and evaluate delivery of human resource services, integrating business ethics.
UNIT NAME
Manage human resource services

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM506

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM506

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM512

Develop and manage performance management processes

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM512

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and facilitate implementation of performance management processes and to coordinate individual or group learning and development to encourage effective employee performance.
UNIT NAME
Develop and manage performance management processes

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM513

Manage workforce planning

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM513

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage planning in relation to an organisation's workforce including researching requirements, developing objectives and strategies, implementing initiatives and monitoring and evaluating trends.
UNIT NAME
Manage workforce planning

UNIT CODE
BSBMGT502

Manage people performance

UNIT CODE :
BSBMGT502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff who report to them directly. Development of key result areas and key performance indicators and standards, coupled with regular and timely coaching and feedback, provide the basis for performance management.
UNIT NAME
Manage people performance

UNIT CODE
BSBMKG502

Establish and adjust the marketing mix

UNIT CODE :
BSBMKG502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the optimum marketing mix for a business through analysis of interrelated marketing components.
UNIT NAME
Establish and adjust the marketing mix
(Virtual Business Simulation Available)

UNIT CODE
BSBPMG522

Undertake project work

UNIT CODE :
BSBPMG522

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.
UNIT NAME
Undertake project work

UNIT CODE
BSBSUS501

Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

UNIT CODE :
BSBSUS501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.
UNIT NAME
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

UNIT CODE
BSBRSK501

Manage risk

UNIT CODE :
BSBRSK501

Unit description :

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.
UNIT NAME
Manage risk

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR501

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal work priorities and professional development

Greater Brisbane (excluding Springfield)

Greater Brisbane (excluding Springfield)

UNIT CODE
BSBEBU511

Develop and implement an e-business strategy

UNIT CODE :
BSBEBU511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to evaluate e-business models and strategies for use in a business context. This includes the ability to incorporate the results of these evaluations into the design of an e-business strategy, including marketing, buying and selling goods and services online.
UNIT NAME
Develop and implement an e-business strategy

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM405

Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM405

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to execute tasks associated with the recruitment cycle and apply in-depth knowledge of the work of the organisation, and how recruitment and selection practices fit with other human resources functions.
UNIT NAME
Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff

UNIT CODE
BSBFIM501

Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBFIM501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.
UNIT NAME
Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE
BSBMKG501

Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities

UNIT CODE :
BSBMKG501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate and take advantage of marketing opportunities by analysing market data, distinguishing characteristics of possible markets and assessing viability of changes to operations.
UNIT NAME
Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities

UNIT CODE
BSBITU402

Develop and use complex spreadsheets

UNIT CODE :
BSBITU402

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and produce complex documents.
UNIT NAME
Develop and use complex spreadsheets

UNIT CODE
BSBWHS401

Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

UNIT CODE :
BSBWHS401

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation's work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

UNIT CODE
BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBINN502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
UNIT NAME
Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE
BSBADM502

Manage meetings

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Manage meetings

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM506

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM506

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM512

Develop and manage performance management processes

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM512

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and facilitate implementation of performance management processes and to coordinate individual or group learning and development to encourage effective employee performance.
UNIT NAME
Develop and manage performance management processes

UNIT CODE
BSBADM506

Manage business document design and development

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM506

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish standards for the design and production of organisational documents and to manage document design and production processes to ensure agreed standards are met.
UNIT NAME
Manage business document design and development

UNIT CODE
BSBCUS501

Manage quality customer service

UNIT CODE :
BSBCUS501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to manage organisational systems that ensure products and services are delivered and maintained to standards agreed by the organisation.
UNIT NAME
Manage quality customer service

UNIT CODE
BSBADM504

Plan and implement administrative systems

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM504

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.
UNIT NAME
Plan and implement administrative systems

UNIT CODE
BSBPMG522

Undertake project work

UNIT CODE :
BSBPMG522

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.
UNIT NAME
Undertake project work

UNIT CODE
BSBRSK501

Manage risk

UNIT CODE :
BSBRSK501

Unit description :

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.
UNIT NAME
Manage risk

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR501

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal work priorities and professional development

Greater Brisbane (excluding Springfield) - Accelerated Stream

Greater Brisbane (excluding Springfield) - Accelerated Stream

UNIT CODE
BSBFIM501

Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE :
BSBFIM501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. It includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes.
UNIT NAME
Manage budgets and financial plans

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM506

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM506

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM513

Manage workforce planning

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM513

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage planning in relation to an organisation's workforce including researching requirements, developing objectives and strategies, implementing initiatives and monitoring and evaluating trends.
UNIT NAME
Manage workforce planning

UNIT CODE
BSBMKG502

Establish and adjust the marketing mix

UNIT CODE :
BSBMKG502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the optimum marketing mix for a business through analysis of interrelated marketing components.
UNIT NAME
Establish and adjust the marketing mix
(Virtual Business Simulation Available)

UNIT CODE
BSBMKG514

Implement and monitor marketing activities

UNIT CODE :
BSBMKG514

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply and observe marketing plan objectives and action necessary improvements.
UNIT NAME
Implement and monitor marketing activities

UNIT CODE
BSBPMG522

Undertake project work

UNIT CODE :
BSBPMG522

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.
UNIT NAME
Undertake project work

UNIT CODE
BSBRSK501

Manage risk

UNIT CODE :
BSBRSK501

Unit description :

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.
UNIT NAME
Manage risk

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR501

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal work priorities and professional development

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

UNIT CODE
BSBADM502

Manage meetings

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Manage meetings

UNIT CODE
BSBADM503

Plan and manage conferences

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM503

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, promote and coordinate conferences, ensuring follow-up procedures are incorporated.
UNIT NAME
Plan and manage conferences

UNIT CODE
BSBADM504

Plan and implement administrative systems

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM504

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.
UNIT NAME
Plan and implement administrative systems
(RPL pathway only)

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM506

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM506

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

UNIT CODE
BSBMKG501

Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities

UNIT CODE :
BSBMKG501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate and take advantage of marketing opportunities by analysing market data, distinguishing characteristics of possible markets and assessing viability of changes to operations.
UNIT NAME
Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities

UNIT CODE
BSBMKG508

Plan direct marketing activities

UNIT CODE :
BSBMKG508

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan direct marketing activities and develop marketing plans matching organisational objectives.
UNIT NAME
Plan direct marketing activities

UNIT CODE
BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBINN502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
UNIT NAME
Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE
BSBMGT403

Implement continuous improvement

UNIT CODE :
BSBMGT403

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement the organisation's continuous improvement systems and processes. It covers using systems and strategies to actively encourage the team to participate in the process, monitoring and reviewing performance, and identifying opportunities for further improvements.
UNIT NAME
Implement continuous improvement
(RPL pathway only)

UNIT CODE
BSBPMG522

Undertake project work

UNIT CODE :
BSBPMG522

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.
UNIT NAME
Undertake project work

UNIT CODE
BSBRSK501

Manage risk

UNIT CODE :
BSBRSK501

Unit description :

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.
UNIT NAME
Manage risk

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR501

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal work priorities and professional development
(RPL pathway only)

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR502

Lead and manage team effectiveness

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.
UNIT NAME
Lead and manage team effectiveness
(RPL pathway only)

UNIT CODE
BSBLDR513

Communicate with influence

UNIT CODE :
BSBLDR513

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.
UNIT NAME
Communicate with influence

UNIT CODE
BSBLDR502

Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

UNIT CODE :
BSBLDR502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage effective workplace relationships.
UNIT NAME
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

UNIT CODE
BSBLDR501

Develop and use emotional intelligence

UNIT CODE :
BSBLDR501

Unit description :

This unit covers the development and use of emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the context of the workplace. It includes identifying the impact of own emotions on others in the workplace, recognising and appreciating the emotional strengths and weaknesses of others, promoting the development of emotional intelligence in others and utilising emotional intelligence to maximise team outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Develop and use emotional intelligence

Darling Downs and South West (including Springfield)

Darling Downs and South West (including Springfield)

UNIT CODE
BSBADM502

Manage meetings

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Manage meetings

UNIT CODE
BSBADM504

Plan and implement administrative systems

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM504

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.
UNIT NAME
Plan and implement administrative systems

UNIT CODE
BSBCUS501

Manage quality customer service

UNIT CODE :
BSBCUS501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop strategies to manage organisational systems that ensure products and services are delivered and maintained to standards agreed by the organisation.
UNIT NAME
Manage quality customer service

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM506

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM506

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

UNIT CODE
BSBINN502

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBINN502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports the application of innovative practice focusing on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
UNIT NAME
Build and sustain an innovative work environment

UNIT CODE
BSBLDR513

Communicate with influence

UNIT CODE :
BSBLDR513

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.
UNIT NAME
Communicate with influence

UNIT CODE
BSBPMG522

Undertake project work

UNIT CODE :
BSBPMG522

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.
UNIT NAME
Undertake project work

UNIT CODE
BSBRSK501

Manage risk

UNIT CODE :
BSBRSK501

Unit description :

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.
UNIT NAME
Manage risk

Online

Online

UNIT CODE
BSBADM504

Plan and implement administrative systems

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM504

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for or review the requirements of effective administrative systems and procedures for implementing, monitoring and reviewing the system.
UNIT NAME
Plan and implement administrative systems

UNIT CODE
BSBWOR501

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

UNIT CODE :
BSBWOR501

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks.
UNIT NAME
Manage personal work priorities and professional development

UNIT CODE
BSBADM502

Manage meetings

UNIT CODE :
BSBADM502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Manage meetings

UNIT CODE
BSBLDR513

Communicate with influence

UNIT CODE :
BSBLDR513

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.
UNIT NAME
Communicate with influence

UNIT CODE
BSBPMG522

Undertake project work

UNIT CODE :
BSBPMG522

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.
UNIT NAME
Undertake project work

UNIT CODE
BSBRSK501

Manage risk

UNIT CODE :
BSBRSK501

Unit description :

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting.
UNIT NAME
Manage risk

UNIT CODE
BSBMGT502

Manage people performance

UNIT CODE :
BSBMGT502

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff who report to them directly. Development of key result areas and key performance indicators and standards, coupled with regular and timely coaching and feedback, provide the basis for performance management.
UNIT NAME
Manage people performance

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM506

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM506

Unit description :

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage all aspects of recruitment selection and induction processes in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.

Ways to study

CAMPUS	STUDY MODE	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Southport		Anytime	up to 3 months	Self-paced	Full fee: $1,680 More Apply
Southport Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 3 months Workload Self-paced WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $1,680 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply

CAMPUS	START DATE	DURATION	WORKLOAD	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Cairns	Anytime	up to 1 year	up to 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday	Full fee: $5,260 More Apply
Cairns Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 1 year Workload up to 3 days per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $5,260 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply
Townsville (Pimlico)	Anytime	up to 1 year	up to 1 day per week Wednesday	Full fee: $5,260 More Apply
Townsville (Pimlico) Online Time On Campus Time START DATE Anytime DURATION up to 1 year Workload up to 1 day per week Wednesday WHAT YOU'LL PAY Full fee: $5,260 VIRTUAL CLASS ASSESSMENT TEACHER COMMS Less Ask a question Apply

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Diploma of Business

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How can I pay for this course?

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If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Western Union Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Western Union and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to Domestic Students:

Entry into the mainstream program is via direct entry and it is recommended that you have:-
- completed a Certificate IV in Business, or another relevant qualification, and/or that you have experience in a range of work environments in the business industry;
- intermediate (Year 12 equivalent) literacy skills as study will involve a range of reading comprehension activities, report writing, and conducting and analysing research. Your written communication needs to be of a professional standard in presentation, structure, grammar, spelling and punctuation;
- basic computer skills that enable you to access resources online, send and receive emails and use a range of MS Office programs; and
- a range of study skills, self-motivation and reasonable independence to direct your study.

Entry into the accelerated program is via an application process and it recommended that you have at least 5 years' experience working in the areas of business or management, and have an understanding of issues relevant to medium to large organisations.

International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.

You are also required to have access to a calculator, a laptop or tablet device, a USB and a headset including microphone.

Important information

Online Study
When studying online it is strongly recommended students follow the preferred order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete a cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.

Face to Face - Virtual Business Simulation - Marketing Units only
The Virtual Business Simulation is only available for the the marketing units and costs approximately $50USD. The Virtual Business Simulation forms part of the student assessment for BSBMKG501 – Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities and BSBMKG502 – Establish and adjust the marketing mix. Further information will be provided. Please note: The Virtual Business Simulation is not a TAFE product.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas will give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities. That means cutting down the amount of time you need to complete your degree, or even enrolling straight into the second year of your university course.

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Diploma of Business

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