Diploma of Business

Provider:

Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA)

Course Code:

DipBus

CRICOS Code:

093284B

Qualification Level:

Diploma

Course Area:

Management and Commerce

Duration:

2-Semester

Study Mode:

Full Time

Location:

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Course Fees:

AUD 14,000 - 19,000 Per Course

Delivery Mode:

Blended Delivery

Target:

International

Intake:

Semesterly

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Course Overview

The Diploma of Business prepares students for a career in accounting and related financial aspects of business. The degree runs over two (2) semesters that each run for thirteen (13) weeks based on a full-time study load of four (4) units per semester with an overall requirement of 80 credit points.

The Diploma of Business opens the door to job opportunities in a wide range of businesses and further study, all around the world.

Graduates with a Diploma of Business are ready for business and on a path to rewarding professional careers.

Course Structure

This course consists of 8 core units which are to be completed over the duration of 2 semesters.

The following subjects will be taught:

Principles of Accounting
Introduction to Management
Statistics for Business
Information Management Systems
Economics for Business
Professional Business Communication
Business Law
Marketing Practice

Entry Requirement

Admission Requirements
Academic Entry Requirements	Students must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an equivalent secondary qualification overseas. Other ways of entry may be: An accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an Australian university; or One year of successful full-time study in an accredited course at a university or other higher education provider; or Admission to candidature for an undergraduate degree at an Australian university

Admission Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Students must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an equivalent secondary qualification overseas.

Other ways of entry may be:

An accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an Australian university; or
One year of successful full-time study in an accredited course at a university or other higher education provider; or
Admission to candidature for an undergraduate degree at an Australian university

Language Requirement
IELTS Score (Minimum)	Students whose first language is not English, must demonstrate competency in the English language. English proficiency can be demonstrated by providing certified evidence of an IELTS test result of 6.0 with no band under 6.0 (or equivalent alternative), issued no more than two (2) years prior to date of application.
English Language Requirements	Students whose first language is not English, must demonstrate competency in the English language. Acceptable evidence of English proficiency include: Successful completion of an AQF Level 5 Diploma or above with at least one (1) year of full-time study in English at an Australian registered vocational or higher education. Applicants who do not meet the specified English proficiency requirements must enrol in an English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program at PIA or a provider of their own choice. Where student have applied to undertake an ELICOS course through an alternate provider they must provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) for an ELICOS program in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), for a duration of at least twelve (12) weeks for every 0.5 below 6.0 overall or subsection IELTS or equivalent result, prior to application, and evidence of successful completion must be provided prior to enrolling in the PIA course.

Language Requirement

IELTS Score (Minimum)

Students whose first language is not English, must demonstrate competency in the English language. English proficiency can be demonstrated by providing certified evidence of an IELTS test result of 6.0 with no band under 6.0 (or equivalent alternative), issued no more than two (2) years prior to date of application.

English Language Requirements

Students whose first language is not English, must demonstrate competency in the English language. Acceptable evidence of English proficiency include:

Successful completion of an AQF Level 5 Diploma or above with at least one (1) year of full-time study in English at an Australian registered vocational or higher education.
Applicants who do not meet the specified English proficiency requirements must enrol in an English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) program at PIA or a provider of their own choice.
Where student have applied to undertake an ELICOS course through an alternate provider they must provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) for an ELICOS program in English for Academic Purposes (EAP), for a duration of at least twelve (12) weeks for every 0.5 below 6.0 overall or subsection IELTS or equivalent result, prior to application, and evidence of successful completion must be provided prior to enrolling in the PIA course.

Career Opportunities

Young people with business qualifications get work in almost every industry, improving businesses and advancing their own careers.

Graduates can gain employment in accounting practices, medium and large corporations, the public sector and not-for-profit organisations. The course opens the way for employment in:

Business
Accounting
Marketing

Diploma of Business

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